The Sphere residency began in August and has been extended through February 15, underscoring the group’s ongoing engagement at the venue.

AJ McLean expresses excitement about ushering in 2025 with 20,000 fans at the Sphere, calling it the coolest venue to ring in the new year.

The Backstreet Boys will headline their Into the Millennium residency at Sphere Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve, performing for about 20,000 fans with an immersive, synchronized video experience on giant screens, and a midnight moment onstage.

AJ McLean is preparing a solo release, Hi, My Name Is Alexander James, set for January 9, which coincides with his birthday.

For New Year’s Eve, the start time was moved to 10:30 p.m. so the band can be onstage for the ball drop, with discussions about a special effect on the screen; plans include possibly a ball drop or a disco-ball workaround if needed.

In addition to the Sphere run, the Backstreet Boys will launch a separate residency at an arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, in September, expanding their European live dates.