Rock legends U2 launched their Las Vegas residency on Friday night, which marks the official opening of the Sphere.
At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences.
But for now it is the home of the iconic Irish rockers’ U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency, who are playing their first of more than two dozen performances scheduled through December 16.
A slew of celebrities were among the crowd of more than 20,000 who are getting the first-look at the much-anticipated show, including actor Jon Hamm and his wife Anna Osceola.
There were other high-profile stars such as Paul McCartney, Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre, Dakota Fanning, Connie Britton, Elizabeth Banks, Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston, Josh Duhamel and Jane Seymour in the audience.
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 2 Opening night: Jon Hamm, 52, and wife Anna Osceola, 35, were among the many celebrities to attend the opening night of U2's Las Vegas residency on Friday night](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004095-0-image-m-113_1696050795335.jpg)
Opening night: Jon Hamm, 52, and wife Anna Osceola, 35, were among the many celebrities to attend the opening night of U2’s Las Vegas residency on Friday night
Hamm, 52, looked stylish for his night at the big rock show in a black suit, white dress shirt and brown leather shoes.
The Mad Men alum stuck a number of poses for the adoring photographers lined up looking to catch the many stars on hand for the event.
Osceola, 35, looked stylish and youthful in bright orange pants that were oversized along the legs, and a black sleeveless top and open-toe heels.
She would have her ginger locks styled long, straight and flowing down over her chest and she opted for minimal makeup.
Dakota Fanning showed off her fashion sense in a black skirt and matching top that hugged her womanly curves from top to bottom.
The I Am Sam actress, 29, also wore black open-toe heels, carried a metallic silver purse, and had her blonde locks styled long and straight with a center part.
Actress Connie Britton showed off her fun side of fashion by wearing blue-patterned pants with a white cropped jacket over a white-patterned top
The Friday Night Lights star, 56, also donned a pair of classic white Converse sneakers, and her blonde tresses done up with a healthy dose of volume and a jagged part that starts in the middle and moves to the left.
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 4 At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/05/76004263-0-image-a-112_1696047101091.jpg)
At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 6 Hamm, 52, looked stylish for his night at the big rock show in a black suit, white dress shirt and brown leather shoes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004089-0-image-m-120_1696051647128.jpg)
Hamm, 52, looked stylish for his night at the big rock show in a black suit, white dress shirt and brown leather shoes
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 8 The Mad Men alum stuck a number of poses for the adoring photographers lined up looking to catch the many stars on hand for the event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004091-0-image-m-114_1696051495776.jpg)
The Mad Men alum stuck a number of poses for the adoring photographers lined up looking to catch the many stars on hand for the event
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 10 Cheeky: The actor got playful with his wife while striking a few poses](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004087-0-image-m-117_1696051587491.jpg)
Cheeky: The actor got playful with his wife while striking a few poses
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 12 Youthful: Osceola, 35, looked stylish and youthful in bright orange pants that were oversized along the legs, and a black sleeveless top and open-toe heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004085-0-image-m-119_1696051632300.jpg)
Youthful: Osceola, 35, looked stylish and youthful in bright orange pants that were oversized along the legs, and a black sleeveless top and open-toe heels
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 14 Glowing: The I Am Sam actress also donned black heels and carried a metallic silver purse](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004247-0-Dakota_Fanning-m-138_1696053085240.jpg)
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 16 Stylin': The former child star had her blonde locks styled long, straight and flowing with a center part](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004153-0-Dakota_Fanning-a-139_1696053091770.jpg)
Elegance: Dakota Fanning, 29, was the picture of chic in a black skirt and matching top
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 18 Actress Connie Britton, 56, showed off her fun side of fashion by wearing blue-patterned pants with a white cropped jacket over a white-patterned top](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004249-0-image-m-124_1696051810710.jpg)
Actress Connie Britton, 56, showed off her fun side of fashion by wearing blue-patterned pants with a white cropped jacket over a white-patterned top
Elizabeth Banks came ready to rock in a black sleeveless minidress, black cowboy boots, and a lovely purse over her shoulder.
The actress and director, 49, added a touch of cool by wearing dark sunglasses, and her blonde locks hanging just below her shoulder with a center part.
Josh Duhamel also made it to opening night of the event his pregnant wife Audra Mari by his side.
The actor, who already has a 10-year-old son with ex-wife Fergie, looked cool faded black jeans with black leather blazer over a brown t-shirt and old combat boots.
Breaking Bad stars and best mates Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston were back together for a casual night of music.
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 20 Lovely: The Charlie's Angels star and director had her blonde locks dyed a shade or two darker than normal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/07/76004253-0-Elizabeth_Banks-m-142_1696053749032.jpg)
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 22 Rock ready: The Pitch Perfect star added a dose of cool with dark sunglasses](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/07/76004251-0-Elizabeth_Banks-a-143_1696053758391.jpg)
Rock ready: Elizabeth Banks, 49, went with a black sleeveless mini dress and cowboy boots
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 24 Cool: Josh Duhamel, 50, and pregnant wife Audra Mari, 29, showed off their fashion sense](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004261-0-image-m-128_1696051913528.jpg)
Cool: Josh Duhamel, 50, and pregnant wife Audra Mari, 29, showed off their fashion sense
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 26 Broke bad: Aaron Paul , 44, and Bryan Cranston, 67, were side-by-side at the concert](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004255-0-image-m-130_1696051957066.jpg)
Broke bad: Aaron Paul , 44, and Bryan Cranston, 67, were side-by-side at the concert
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 28 Ageless: Jane Seymour, 72, looked lovely in a black sequin mini dress with knee-high boots](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/06/76004265-0-image-m-131_1696051973152.jpg)
Ageless: Jane Seymour, 72, looked lovely in a black sequin mini dress with knee-high boots
The man who starred as Jesse Pinkman wore black slacks with a matching blazer and dress shirt, while tham actor who would be Walter White wore brown pants with a brown-checkered sweater and matching shoes.
Jane Seymour, 72, in a black sequin mini dress and black knee-high boots and her long brown locks falling past her shoulders with a part in the middle.
Some of the big star in the audience included Adam Scott, Chris Kattan, Maria Libri, Mario Lopez and Courtney Laine, Carolyn Goodman, Darren Aronofsky and Luke Wilson.
Las Vegas native and former tennis champion Andre Agassi was also on hand with wife Steffi Graf, along with Diplo, Lisa Jey Davis and Tom Schanley, Skylar Astin and Kevin J. Ryan.
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 30 New man on board: U2 is performing the Las Vegas shows without drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who's taking this year off to treat and recuperate from various injuries he's accumulated over the years; Bram van den Berg from the Dutch band Krezip is filling in](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/07/76006573-0-image-m-148_1696055100692.jpg)
New man on board: U2 is performing the Las Vegas shows without drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who’s taking this year off to treat and recuperate from various injuries he’s accumulated over the years; Bram van den Berg from the Dutch band Krezip is filling in
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 32 Rockin': Frontman Bono, 63, showed off great vocals and sense for melody, performing all the songs from their band's classic Achtung Baby (1991), among other hits](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/07/76006581-0-image-m-150_1696055128861.jpg)
Rockin’: Frontman Bono, 63, showed off great vocals and sense for melody, performing all the songs from their band’s classic Achtung Baby (1991), among other hits
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 34 One of a kind: At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences in the coming years](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/07/76006579-0-image-a-147_1696055093951.jpg)
One of a kind: At 336 feet tall and 516 feet wide, the Sphere has been described as the largest spherical structure in the world that will play host to an array of different immersive live experiences in the coming years
![Jon Hamm, 52, and Anna Osceola, 35, take the spotlight as esteemed guests during U2's residency opening in Las Vegas 36 Iconic: In all, U2 are playing 25 shows until December 16 at the Sphere in Las Vegas](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/30/07/76006577-0-image-m-151_1696055139478.jpg)
Iconic: In all, U2 are playing 25 shows until December 16 at the Sphere in Las Vegas
At a cost of about $2 billion, the Sphere will become home to concerts and shows utilizing a 160,000 wraparound LED display and 164,000 speakers along with 4D capabilities that will surround the audience in their seats, according to CBS 8 News Now in Las Vegas.
The outside of Sphere, or the Exosphere, is the largest LED screen on Earth, consisting of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks spaced eight inches apart. Each puck contains 48 individual LED diodes.
With some 25 more shows of the new immersive technology at the Sphere, ticket prices for U2 range from $400 to $1450.
The band is performing these shows for the first time without drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who’s taking this year off to treat and recuperate from various injuries he’s accumulated over the years.