The story
DARKFIELD made its Las Vegas debut on Friday 14 August, its first presentation in the city, at AREA15’s Zone 2: The Terminals. Three experiences, each built inside a custom shipping container, each unfolding in complete darkness, where 360-degree binaural sound becomes the world around you.
“What makes DARKFIELD so distinctive in Las Vegas is its complete removal of the visual world. Once the light disappears, there is nowhere for the mind to anchor itself. By immersing guests in authentic physical environments before the lights disappear, DARKFIELD taps into the brain’s natural tendency to trust what it has already seen, making the psychological journey that follows feel remarkably real.”
“Las Vegas has built a global reputation for delivering unforgettable entertainment, making it the perfect home for DARKFIELD. We’re excited to bring three of our most celebrated experiences, SÉANCE, FLIGHT and PLACEBO, to AREA15 and introduce audiences to a completely different kind of immersion, one where imagination becomes the special effect and every person leaves with a unique experience.”
Why it’s a story
The three experiences
The facts
- What
- SÉANCE, FLIGHT and PLACEBO - three immersive audio experiences in complete darkness
- Opened
- Friday 14 August 2026
- Where
- AREA15, Zone 2: The Terminals, 3010 Rigel Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102
- Duration
- Each experience is around 20 minutes
- Format
- Complete darkness, 360-degree binaural audio, with scent and subtle movement
- Sessions
- Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesdays), 4:00pm to last show 9:45pm, starting approximately every 20 minutes. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your session.
- Pricing
- Mon-Thu from $20 (one experience) / $35 (two) / $45 (all three). Fri-Sun $25 / $40 / $50.
- Ages
- Recommended 13+. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Languages
- Available in Spanish at selected sessions throughout the week.
- Tickets
- darkfield.live/las-vegas
- Presented by
- Realscape Productions
Press kit
Hear from people who've been inside
About DARKFIELD
DARKFIELD produces innovative immersive experiences at the forefront of technology and theatre, spanning both location-based experiences and digital work. Using customized shipping container sets, 360-degree binaural sound, complete darkness and sensory effects, DARKFIELD places audiences at the center of intense, evolving narratives. With its newest presentation at AREA15 in Las Vegas, DARKFIELD brings its internationally acclaimed audio-led experiences to one of the world's leading destinations for immersive entertainment. DARKFIELD's productions have earned international acclaim at festivals including Venice Film Festival, Tribeca Festival and SXSW, and have welcomed more than 750,000 audience members worldwide.
About Realscape Productions
Realscape Productions specializes in multisensory, high-impact experiences that live outside the limits of traditional theatre. Led by Amy Johnson and Nathan Alexander, Realscape manages production, touring, operations and marketing for immersive experiences worldwide. As DARKFIELD's longest-running collaborators, the company has delivered seasons across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada since 2017.
About AREA15
AREA15, located parallel to the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world's first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15's curated mix of dynamic destinations, including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf's Omega Mart, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE and many more, represents what's next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages.
Zone 2: The Terminals at AREA15 now features Universal Destinations & Experiences' new, year-round horror entertainment experience Universal Horror Unleashed, Felix & Paul Studios' Interstellar Arc, The Escape Game, Dolls Kill, Museum of Ice Cream's largest flagship location and Nacho Daddy. Additional immersive attractions, eateries and retail venues coming soon to The Terminals include DARKFIELD, Boeing 747, Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets, Chilango's Tacos, House Rules, MINISO, iFLY Indoor Skydiving and more.
AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named "Another Unmissable Stop for Art Lovers" by The Times UK; "Most Innovative Venue in the USA" and No. 2 on the list of "10 Best Immersive Experiences in the U.S." by Timeout; "Best Immersive Art Experience" by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards; "Best Place to Dance," "Best Attraction," "Best Place for Your Instagram Shot" and "Best Rave Resurgence" by Las Vegas Weekly Readers' Choice Best of Vegas Awards; "Best Arts Hub" by Vegas Magazine; "Best Family Attraction" from the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association; claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop's "World's Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences;" and being included in Las Vegas Magazine's Hall of Fame. Follow on Instagram, Facebook and X: @AREA15Official; and YouTube: AREA15. Hashtag: #AREA15.
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