Eagles Add Two Sphere Dates After Don Henley Says Band Will ‘Probably’ Come to an End This Year

The iconic rock band the Eagles could be nearing the end of their storied career, with co-founder Don Henley indicating a potential final bow in 2026. During an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, the 78-year-old musician pointed to the demanding nature of life on the road and a wish for greater personal freedom. "I’d like to spend more time with my family and growing vegetables," Henley stated, also mentioning an impending surgery for a lower back issue. His advice for fans seeking more music was direct: they should revisit the band's extensive catalog of recorded work.

In the immediate term, however, the group is expanding its schedule. They have just added two new performances to their celebrated residency at the revolutionary Sphere venue in Las Vegas, scheduled for April 10 and 11. These shows are not positioned as a goodbye; the band is already confirmed to perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2. The Sphere itself, which opened in 2023, is renowned for its 16K wraparound LED screen and immersive audio, making it a fittingly grand stage for a band of this stature.

Tickets for the April dates will be available via a presale starting February 17, with the general public sale following on February 20. Special Vibee travel packages, offering premium tickets and hotel accommodations, go on sale even earlier this Friday. These new nights supplement four previously announced weekends at the venue in February and March. According to industry observers, if the Eagles wish to schedule more Sphere shows later in 2025, the next feasible opening would likely be in September, as the summer is dominated by residencies from artists including Phish and Kenny Chesney.

The band's planning is further influenced by member commitments, notably guitarist Vince Gill's solo tour running from June through August. This underscores the logistical complexities Henley alluded to, highlighting the challenge of balancing individual projects with the band's collective schedule. The timing of this tour announcement follows a monumental achievement for the Eagles: their compilation "Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)" was certified in January as the best-selling album of all time in the United States, with over 40 million units sold.

This certification marks the first album ever to receive quadruple-diamond status from the RIAA, surpassing Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Their seminal 1976 album "Hotel California" ranks third on the all-time list. As music critic David Fricke once noted, "The Eagles' catalog represents a commercial and cultural dominance that is virtually unmatched in popular music." This historic sales milestone, set against the backdrop of their ongoing performances, creates a powerful narrative of a legendary act simultaneously celebrating its past while carefully navigating its future. For now, the music continues, providing fans with live renditions of a soundtrack that has defined generations.