Backstreet Boys Are Back! Nick Carter Celebrates 2026 Las Vegas Residency and Teases Tour
Backstreet Boys fans unite! More teenage dreams for fans everywhere will resurface as the boys return for their “Into the Millennium” Las Vegas residency at Sphere. The tour kicked off on July 11, 2025, and continued through August 24, 2025. Consisting of Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, and Nick Carter, the boys are back and better than ever. With their versatile vocal harmonies, high-energy dance moves and flashy ensembles, they continue to please fans everywhere.
The Backstreet Boys Have Extended Their Residency Into 2026
Due to overwhelming demand, the boys have since extended their residency into February 2026. The extension will include several new performances. This marks the second extension of the residency, which has now expanded to a total of 35 shows, including New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day. This residency marks the first time a boy band and a pop act have performed at the incomparable Sphere. The state-of-the-art venue, which features immersive sound and visuals, is powered by HOLOPLOT technology.
The set list for the first residency featured their entire iconic 1999 Millennium album. This included massive hits like “I Want It That Way” and “Larger Than Life”. Much to everyone’s delight, a brand new single titled “HEY” was also included. Additionally, the group re-released Millennium on the same day as their first show. The album included vault tracks, as well as newer versions of their greatest hits.
Is a Dream Tour In the Works?
Nick Carter has teased ongoing conversations about a potential collaboration with *NSYNC. Although the thought is exciting, no plans have officially been confirmed yet. Carter has also released four solo albums. These include Now or Never (2002), I’m Taking Off (2011), All American (2015), and Love Life Tragedy (2025). The latter, comprised of 16 tracks, has achieved significant success, reaching No. 1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Charts.
The Backstreet Boys Have Solidified Their Place In Pop History
The Backstreet Boys have received numerous accolades throughout their career. This includes two American Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and several World Music Awards. They have also received accolades from the MTV Video Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards. Additionally, they have earned nine Grammy Award nominations in multiple categories. These include Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. To date, the Backstreet Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling boy bands, best-selling music artists of all time.
Ticketing Information and VIP Packages
Tickets for the newly added February dates will go on sale alongside the previously announced December and January shows. The presales will be available for fan club and artist members. VIP packages will include multi-night stays at the Venetian Resort, exclusive lounge access, premium reserved seating, and airport transfers.
