Oprah Winfrey announced plans for a live immersive event titled "AHA" to be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The production is scheduled for four shows during the first weekend of April 2027. Winfrey described the event as a multisensory experience designed to foster harmony and wonder among attendees.
The announcement, made on "CBS Mornings," follows Winfrey's collaboration with a team of artists and designers to create a program that utilizes the Sphere's unique technical capabilities. Winfrey stated that the venue serves as a "window to the world" and described the production as a "symphony for all of your senses."
Musical performances will include artist Jacob Collier, who Winfrey said will lead the audience in a participatory choral experience. Other featured performers include poet Ocean Vuong, world music artist Ajeet, and gospel singer Wintley Phipps. Winfrey indicated that additional surprise guests would also appear during the run.
The visual and technical production involves designers Es Devlin and Ethan Tobman. Devlin is known for her work on Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, while Tobman worked on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Winfrey stated the goal of the collaboration is to provide an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to experience joy and awe through the medium of the Sphere.
The scale of the production is reflected in the hiring of high-profile designers who have managed concert tours for Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. The involvement of artists like Jacob Collier and Ocean Vuong suggests a multidisciplinary approach combining music, poetry, and gospel. For the city of Las Vegas and the Sphere, this represents a new type of residency focused on immersive storytelling rather than a standard concert residency or cinematic screening.
The specific dates for the shows are set for the first weekend of April 2027, with Winfrey mentioning April 2. What happens next will be the release of ticket information and pricing details, which were not included in the initial announcement. The production will serve as a test for how the Sphere’s immersive technology can be applied to live, participatory events led by non-musical media figures like Winfrey.