British business travellers heading to Las Vegas this November will find race weekend extended well beyond the chequered flag, after organisers of the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix confirmed a partnership with Sphere Entertainment Co. to launch F1 Afterparty, the event’s first official post-race show.
The Backstreet Boys will headline the debut edition on Saturday 21 November 2026 at Sphere, the venue whose immersive technology has made it one of the most talked-about entertainment spaces in the world. With the race running from 19 to 21 November, the afterparty gives corporate groups and SME hosts a ready-made close to a client entertainment programme that many firms now build around the Las Vegas round of the championship.
A race weekend built for corporate hospitality
Emily Prazer, President and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., said: “Las Vegas is the only place in the world where Formula 1, the Backstreet Boys and Sphere can come together for one unforgettable night. F1 Afterparty reflects what makes the Las Vegas Grand Prix so distinctive, giving fans the opportunity to see an iconic group like the Backstreet Boys perform at Sphere as part of a race weekend experience you can’t find anywhere else.”
Jen Koester, President and Chief Operating Officer of Sphere, added: “As Las Vegas welcomes visitors from around the world for Formula 1 weekend, Sphere will once again deliver entertainment at a scale unmatched by any other venue. F1 Afterparty will feature the Backstreet Boys, whose critically acclaimed, sold-out Sphere performances exemplify our commitment to bringing iconic artists together with ground breaking technology to create experiences only Sphere can deliver.”
The venue has been steadily deepening its ties with the travel industry, with Delta recently named the official airline of Sphere, opening the first branded hospitality space inside the building.
Ticket packages and pricing
Four routes into the afterparty are on sale. The T-Mobile General Admission + F1 Afterparty package combines a three-day general admission race ticket in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere with afterparty access, starting at $925 including taxes and fees. The grandstand equivalent, with a reserved three-day seat, starts at $1,560.
For travellers who prefer a bundled booking, a Hotel + Race + F1 Afterparty package through Vibee starts at $2,062 per person and includes a multi-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the only resort connected to Sphere, a useful detail for anyone hosting clients who would rather not battle Strip traffic after midnight.
Existing T-Mobile Zone at Sphere ticketholders can add afterparty access from $116, while eligible ticketholders in all other Las Vegas Grand Prix fan zones can buy access from $162.
Planning the trip from the UK
For UK visitors, the timing is workable: the race weekend runs Thursday to Saturday, leaving Sunday free for the return leg. Harry Reid International is the natural gateway, and our Las Vegas airport guide for UK business travellers covers terminals, Global Entry and lounge options in detail.
Full package details are available on the official Las Vegas Grand Prix afterparty page.
