Las Vegas is about to hit the gas on the excitement, with F1 race weekend bringing high-speed thrills and nonstop entertainment to the Strip.  The Backstreet Boys Are Revving Up For An Epic F1 Afterparty In Las Vegas first appeared on The Blast

Las Vegas is about to hit the gas on the excitement, with F1 race weekend bringing high-speed thrills, big-name musical acts, and nonstop entertainment to the Strip. 

Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix is turning race weekend into a full-scale entertainment experience with a star-studded lineup taking over the T-Mobile Stage at T-Mobile Zone at Sphere. Acts set to perform between November 19-21 include Natasha Bedingfield, Ja Rule, Sean Paul, DISCLOSURE and Two Friends, Gorgon City, and Backstreet Boys. 

With performances, fan activations, and premium views of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will give fans plenty to experience between the on-track action. 

Backstreet Boys Are Gearing Up To Perform For The F1 Afterparty

On Sunday, Nov. 21, Backstreet Boys will perform for the F1 Afterparty, the Official Post-Race Show of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Performing in Vegas, specifically at Sphere, is nothing new to the guys, as their residency hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped yet.

During a media press conference on Thursday night, AJ McLean talked about performing at Sphere and gave a sneak peek of the F1 Afterparty.

“If you haven’t seen the show, this is one of the best show’s we’ve ever done. This is one of the most state-of-the-art venues in the world,” McLean said. “We’re gonna take you guys down memory lane with our biggest album ‘Millennium’ and you’re gonna see some incredible visuals, all the choreography, all the hits, so come on out.”

Also Performing During F1 In Las Vegas

In addition to Backstreet Boys, there are other high-energy acts set to entertain race fans during F1 in Vegas. 

The T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will offer multiple live performances during race weekend, including Natasha Bedingfield, Gorgon City, Ja Rule, DJ Mandy, Collect 200, Sean Paul, DISCLOSURE and Two Friends, and others. 

“T-Mobile Zone at Sphere has become one of the most dynamic fan experiences of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, bringing together the adrenaline of Formula 1 with world-class live entertainment against the backdrop of one of Las Vegas’ most iconic venues,” Austin Brown, Vice President of Marketing for Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. said, according to a press release sent to The Blast. “From the on-track action to the live performances and fan experiences, it offers a uniquely Las Vegas celebration that fans can’t experience anywhere else.” 

Backstreet Boys Talked F1 With Media On Thursday Evening

During a press conference with media at Grand Prix Plaza on Thursday evening, four members of the Backstreet Boys took questions from the media about their F1 afterparty plans. (Kevin Richardson’s flight was delayed, so he unfortunately couldn’t attend as planned.)

Brian Littrell and Nick Carter talked a little about what this afterparty means to them, calling it “an honor.”

“We have a big fan base worldwide. This gives us an opportunity for all those fans who might not have seen the show to come in, watch the races and come on over to the afterparty,” Carter said.

When the topic switched to manifesting a Super Bowl halftime show, the guys shared who they would want to perform with.

Joking around, Littrell said he would “probably bring the F1 staff” on stage. Carter added he would want a big car on stage. But seriously, they shared “there are a lot of bands and groups from our era, people who I think still represent the integrity of what we do when it comes to a show,” but didn’t name anyone they would invite to join them.

When asked if there will be any surprises at the afterparty, they said, “we have to see” and that they are just “planning it right now.”

“It’s so fast, so furious,” Carter said with a laugh.

AJ McLean And Howie Dorough Also Shared Some Thoughts

When asked who he would invite to perform at the Backstreet Boys’ Super Bowl show if one were to happen, McLean immediately jumped into a well thought out answer.

“I have this idea we would get Christina Aguilera, and I think the irony is to have Blink 182,” he said. “Because back in the day, we were battling it out on ‘TRL,’ they made fun of us in ‘All the Small Things’ video, predominately us, it wasn’t just us, it was us, NSYNC, and 98 Degrees. But I’ve become friends with those guys, Travis Barker is actually my neighbor, they’re the nicest guys and are all fans of our music. I think it would be kind of legendary to have Travis Barker up there ripping it up playing ‘Backstreet’s Back’ and all of us singing ‘All the Small Things.'”

He added that he “didn’t want to keep putting it out there, but I’m gonna keep manifesting that we do get picked.”

When asked if there’s anything special planned for the afterparty, Dorough said, “We’re gonna be singing. We’re gonna be there, having a good time. We’ll have a great show for everybody.”

Backstreet Boys Recently Announced Three New Year’s Weekend Dates At Sphere

Due to fan demand, Backstreet Boys recently announced three New Year’s Weekend dates for their successful Into the Millennium residency at Sphere. The shows will take place on December 31, 2026, and January 1 and 2, 2027. 

The popular boy band’s residency launched in July 2025 as the first-ever pop act to headline Sphere. They’ve performed nearly 50 sold-out shows thus far. 

Billboard shared, “The group arguably put on their best performance yet at The Sphere,” and “they didn’t miss a note or a beat.” USA Today said, “this was more than a mere concert, it was a thrill ride.” The Hollywood Reporter declared, “Into the Millenium’s a game-changer for Sphere,” and the “Backstreet Boys pushed the limits of Las Vegas’ Sphere with mind-boggling residency launch.” 

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