My Backstreet Boys Sphere Review Shows the Healing Power of Nostalgia

So revisiting one of the happiest times in my life by seeing BSB all these years later hit me harder than I expected. Happy memories soared through my mind. I could picture my dad, wherever he may be, watching me experience this and smiling. It felt like he was with me.

The group closed out the show with “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” which some argued should have been the opener, but I thought it fit—they’re reminding everyone that they’re back and better than ever (though, tbh, they never weren’t back—they’ve been doing this together for more than 30 years).

As we walked out of The Sphere that night, I felt immense joy. A sense that while life is often filled with tragedy and trauma, it’s also rich with beauty, and the moments that shape who we are becoming. The thing is, we’re always evolving. We’re never in the same place forever. Chances are, at some point in life you’ll return to a time you think of fondly—in some way, shape, or form. For me, it was spending time with my best friend of 26 years, seeing these five guys perform, and remembering how my dad shaped who I am. It was more than nostalgia. It was healing.

How long are the Backstreet Boys in Vegas at The Sphere?

All summer long! Their seven-week-long residency kicked off Friday, July 11, and ends Sunday, August 24.

How to get tickets to the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.com. You can also check out legitimate third-party sites like Stubhub.

Backstreet Boys residency dates

The guys perform every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting Friday, July 11, through Sunday, August 24.

Backstreet Boys Sphere set list

It’s epic. Here’s a complete rundown of the concert I was at, with the understanding that it might change show to show:

• “Larger Than Life”
• “It’s Gotta Be You”
• “As Long as You Love Me”
• “More Than That”
• “I Need You Tonight”
• “Siberia”
• “Don’t Want You Back”
• “Get Another Boyfriend”
• “Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely”
• “Don’t Wanna Lose You Now”
• “Hey, Mr. DJ (Keep Playin’ This Song)”
• “The One”
• “Back to Your Heart”
• “Spanish Eyes”
• “No One Else Comes Close”
• “The Perfect Fan”
• “All I Have to Give”
• “Drowning”
• “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)”
• “Shape of My Heart”
• “I Want It That Way”
• “Get Down (You’re the One for Me)”
• “We’ve Got It Goin’ On”
• “The Call”
• “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”