U2 fans heading to Vegas can find what they’re looking for at Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The high-end resort announced the “Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience’ immersive fan portal opening just after fall on September 28, 2023. This die-hard fan portal will support U2’s groundbreaking run of shows, which will see the world’s biggest rock band launch a creative, state-of-the-art venue kicking off the next day.
Fans can interact with U2’s rich artistic legacy through Vibee — the Live Nation-founded destination experience company and VIP package provider for the band’s highly anticipated ‘U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere’ shows. Vibee developed “Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience”, developed in collaboration with Gavin Friday, U2’s longtime Creative Director, and with direct input from the band. Zoo Station comprises more than 12,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space across two floors, located within The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the only resort with direct access to Sphere.
Expect to have major nostalgic moments.
The exhibit clearly is inspired by “Zoo Station,” the opening track on U2’s seminal 1991 album Achtung Baby. If you’re not a die-hard U2 fan, Achtung Baby is the nickname for Zoologischer Garten, an actual Berlin train station situated in the city center, not far from Hansa Studios where much of the album was recorded.
“Zoo Station: A U2:UV Experience” will be open daily to the public, allowing fans to experience the origins and inspirations for Achtung Baby and its accompanying industry-defining Zoo TV Tour with its vision of a technologically-charged future: “from the historic train station entrance to the sound design, the life-size subway car and vintage Trabant car display to the interactive Satellite of Love media station,” according to a recent press release.
Fans can visit the Ultra Violet lounge for music and shopping and the Fly Bar for drinks and more interactive art, as well as Zoo TV Cinema, an intimate theater curated by The Edge, hosting daily screenings of rare band footage and films. For those purchasing the VIP package, you’ll get priority access and special events at the lounges.
Highlights include:
- Anton Corbijn Gallery: a retrospective exhibit of famed photographer Anton Corbijn’s work, featuring rotating photos and videos from across his five decades of iconic collaboration with U2. Corbijn will personally curate the space.
- U2 Pop Up Shop: this unique retail location will feature new, never before seen merchandise and a variety of music titles. A capsule collection of limited-edition products made exclusively for this experience will be available throughout the run. Additional exclusive shopping time and areas will be available for Vibee VIP pass holders and Fan Club members.
- Zoo TV Cinema: Curated by The Edge, this intimate theater is open to the public, and hosts five film screenings daily, including rare and unreleased concert footage from U2 shows around the world, original content including “Beyond The Tour,” “A Day In The Life Of The Edge,” and more. Tickets purchasing and schedule to be released in the coming weeks. For more information visit https://u2.vibee.com/. A limited number of complimentary tickets for each screening are reserved for Vibee VIP package purchasers.
Zoo Station will be the ultimate space to engage with exclusive U2 content, and immerse in the band’s history.
VIP experience and hotel packages available for purchase here.
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