The Sphere in Las Vegas will host John Mayer for a six-night stay in April 2027, and this go-around he has arranged three separate shows for the run. It begins April 8 and wraps up April 18, with performances scheduled for April 10, 11, 15, 17, and 18.
Mayer is set to appear at the residency in three separate formats: as a solo act, backed by a full band, and alongside the John Mayer Trio. Each setup comes with its own distinct setlist and feel for the audience.
The Three Sets
Primarily, the solo set finds Mayer alone with an acoustic guitar, though he occasionally moves to piano or electric guitar. This stripped-down format places the emphasis firmly on his songwriting and his playing.
A fuller sound and more room for improvisation will characterize the full-band shows. Those performances will draw on the larger arrangements that mark Mayer’s touring work, rather than the stripped-down versions heard earlier in the night.
Mayer is bringing back his blues-rock bandmates for a live reunion. The Trio set brings together Mayer, bassist Pino Palladino, and drummer Steve Jordan, marking the first time the classic lineup has performed together since 2023. For longtime fans, it offers a rare opportunity to see the group perform live once more.
Tickets and Dates
The ticket pre-sale starts Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, with registration opening at noon on Mayer’s website. A general ticket sale will open Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.
Mayer has not played the Sphere on his own before, but he knows the place well from prior visits. He spent two residencies there with Dead and Co., in 2024 and 2025, so this solo appearance marks a fresh chapter for him at the venue.
| Set | Format | Lineup |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | Acoustic guitar, occasional piano/electric guitar | Mayer alone |
| Full Band | Larger arrangements | Full band configuration |
| Trio | Blues-rock | Mayer, Pino Palladino, Steve Jordan |
A Familiar Venue
The Sphere holds a deep bond with Mayer, who marked it as a recurring destination on his touring calendar after two Dead and Co. residencies held there in 2024 and 2025.
Those gigs last year wound up being some of the last the Grateful Dead offshoot band would ever play, due to Bob Weir’s death in January. Dead and Company have been one of Mayer’s main projects over the past few years, but the residency marks a return to his solo work.
Recent Performances
In the time since then, Mayer has remained occupied. He took part in a handful of international concerts, played some small club dates across the U.S., and recently appeared at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in Austin over the weekend (Sept. 26 and 27).
He released his most recent solo album, Sob Rock, in 2021.
What the Residency Offers
A number of factors make the residency stand out. Most importantly, it allows Mayer to examine various aspects of his career within one venue. The solo performances permit him to reduce everything to its barest elements, whereas the full-band shows and the Trio set expand the scope of material he presents.
The reunion of the Trio is a return to a classic lineup. The last time Mayer performed live with Palladino and Jordan was in 2023, and the residency will mark their first live appearance together in four years.
As a solo performer, appearing at the Sphere represents a notable milestone for Mayer, and it stands as a major venue in its own right.
The Bottom Line
Mayer’s residency marks a return to solo work after his band commitments. It also offers a distinct draw for fans, who now have a clear reason to come see him perform. The booking packs six nights into three different configurations, including a historic reunion.
Fans who want to see the Trio reunion should put two dates on their calendars: Oct. 7, when pre-sale tickets go on sale, and Oct. 9, when general tickets follow.
Mayer has built a residency designed to please his audience. Fans get a complete look at his career, moving from the quiet intimacy of his solo work to the full-throttle energy of his band performances. The Sphere provides the perfect setting for it.
Source material: “John Mayer Will Return to the Sphere in 2027,” Rolling Stone.
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