The Dead don’t die.
Dead and Company, fronted by John Mayer and Bobby Weir, announced they’re returning to Las Vegas Sphere from March through May for 18 ‘Dead & Company: Dead Forever – Live at Sphere’ shows with “updated visuals.”
As of now, the Rock Hall of Famers have scheduled three shows over six weeks at the groundbreaking venue. They will take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; one week in May is Friday through Sunday.
Last summer, the legendary jam band put on 31 sonically adventurous shows at Sphere and extended the residency multiple times. This time, Dead and Company released an official statement saying these 18 gigs are the band’s “only Sphere shows in 2025.”
Variety speculates that Mayer, Weir and co. may play non-Sphere shows because 2025 is the group’s 60th anniversary. “The announcement for the residency does not take any special notice of the mothership band’s 60th, but does mention that it marks the 10th anniversary of the offshoot group itself.” they wrote.
All of this Sin City hoopla comes after Dead and Company’s 2023 farewell tour that they claimed was their last. The New York Post’s resident Deadhead Ryan Murphy attended one of the ensemble’s Citi Field shows and said “they kept it all about the music and their farewell.”
Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Dead and Company shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 2025 Sphere residency is Friday, Dec. 13.
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Dead and Company Las Vegas Sphere schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all Dead and Company Las Vegas Sphere dates and links to buy tickets can be found below.
Other shows at the Las Vegas Sphere
When Mayer, Weir and co. aren’t bringing the hits to the Sphere stage, you can catch Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky’s ambitious immersive film “Postcard From Earth” on most nights.
Other notable events going down in the next few months include The Eagles’ ongoing residency through April, U2’s ‘V-U2’ concert film and Anyma’s eight New Year’s Eve concerts.
If you’re planning a Las Vegas trip, you can find a complete calendar of all events at the Sphere here.
Dead and Company set list
While no two shows are the same, here’s what the legendary rockers played at May 26 Sphere concert, courtesy of Set List FM:
Set I
01.) “Samson and Delilah” (traditional cover)
02.) “Franklin’s Tower” (Grateful Dead cover)
03.) “Jack Straw” (Grateful Dead cover)
04.) “Friend of the Devil” (Grateful Dead cover)
05.) “Ramble On Rose” (Grateful Dead cover)
06.) “Feel Like a Stranger” (Grateful Dead cover)
Set II
07.) “Scarlet Begonias” (Grateful Dead cover)
08.) “Fire on the Mountain” (Grateful Dead cover)
09.) “All Along the Watchtower” (Bob Dylan cover)
10.) “Terrapin Station” (Grateful Dead cover)
11.) “Drums” (Grateful Dead cover)
12.) “Space” (Grateful Dead cover)
13.) “Wharf Rat” (Grateful Dead cover)
14.) “Cold Rain and Snow” (traditional cover)
15.) “U.S. Blues” (Grateful Dead cover)
16.) “Morning Dew” (Bonnie Dobson cover)
17.) “Not Fade Away” (The Crickets cover)
Dead and Company members
The latest iteration of the long-running band will feature these six music vets:
Bob Weir rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1965–1995)
Mickey Hart – percussion, drums (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1967–71; 1974–1995)
John Mayer – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–)
Jeff Chimenti – keyboards, backing vocals (2015–2023)
Oteil Burbridge – bass, percussion, backing and lead vocals (2015–)
Jay Lane – drums (2023–) (occasional sub for Kreutzmann 2021–2022)
Original Grateful Dead member Bill Kreutzmann is sitting out this round of shows. Phil Lesh passed away Oct. 25 at 84-years-old.
Huge jam bands on tour in 2024-25
Dead and Company essentially created the template for freewheeling, improvisatory rock back in the ’60s.
Over the years, many acts have followed their lead and created their own version of the “no two set lists are the same” spectacle.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live this year.
• Phish
• Goose
Who else was out and about this year? Check out our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 here to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
