Sphere Immersive Sound Elevates Radio City Music Hall's Audio Experience

In a major upgrade to one of New York City's most iconic entertainment venues, MSG Entertainment is adding Sphere Immersive Sound to Radio City Music Hall. The $7 million audio system is set to make its debut in time for the 2025 Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes.

The new Sphere technology, which has become a hallmark of the Sphere venue in Las Vegas, will provide Radio City guests with a truly immersive audio experience. The system uses over 7,000 individually amplified loudspeakers to ensure consistent and clear sound in every seat, even in the last row of the third mezzanine. This will allow audiences to hear every instrument of the live 36-piece orchestra with perfect clarity, and enable artists to customize the audio experience for the audience.

"This is a total game changer for Radio City - guests will be fully immersed in a way that is not possible with traditional audio systems," says Josephine Vaccarello, executive VP of live for MSG Entertainment. "Essentially, every seat becomes the best seat in the house."

The Sphere Immersive Sound system is the latest in a series of upgrades and innovations being brought to Radio City Music Hall by the Dolan family, who control both MSG Entertainment and the Sphere technology. As the company continues to explore ways to enhance the experience for both artists and audiences, this cutting-edge audio system is set to transform the iconic venue's acoustics.