China looks to open trio of Sphere-like venues
The LED-outfitted domes in Qianjiang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou will be around 20% the size of the landmark Las Vegas space
News By Hanna Ellington | 4 June 2026
China is set to gain a trio of small-scale, Sphere-like immersive venues, with plans unfolding in Qianjiang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
The three LED-outfitted dome spaces, which are all around 20% the size of the 20,000-capacity pioneering space, are positioned to boost cultural initiatives and tourism for the provinces and country.
In the central province of Hubei, Tiangong Nova had its grand opening over the weekend (30 May) in the city of Qianjiang. It is around 80% smaller than the original Sphere.
It boasts a 7,500 square metre high-definition LED display which is expected to become “the city’s most dazzling visual symbol,” according to reports from Chinese media Jimu News.
Internally, the Tiangong Nova features a 3,200sqm LED screen, a multi-channel sound system, motion-synchronised seats, and retractable stands to…
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