VENU Announces First Wave of 2026 Shows at Ford Amphitheater Featuring Yo-Yo Ma, O.A.R., Alison Krauss & Union Station, and Brantley Gilbert

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), owner and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced the first wave of 2026 performances coming to Ford Amphitheater, one of the Company’s flagship entertainment destinations, in Colorado Springs, CO.

The initial lineup includes:

• Friday, June 5, 2026- Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony, with Peter Oundjian, Music Director
• Thursday, June 18, 2026- O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and Phantom Planet
• Friday, August 14, 2026- Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with special guest Theo Lawrence
• Saturday, September 5, 2026- Brantley Gilbert

Tickets and more information can be found at fordamphitheater.live

“We’re excited to launch the 2026 season with an exceptional first set of performances at Ford Amphitheater,” said Will Hodgson, President of VENU. “This first group of shows is a strong start, and we look forward to sharing more performances as the season continues to take shape. Stay tuned!”

Operated in partnership with AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, Ford Amphitheater is a stunning open-air venue that opened in August 2024. Since launching, the venue has quickly established itself as a premier destination for live performances, earning a nomination for Best New Concert Venue of the Year from Pollstar, shortly after opening its gates.

Ford Amphitheater continues to raise the bar by putting the fan experience first and reimagining live entertainment at every opportunity. The venue features one-of-a-kind Luxe FireSuites, VIP parking, dedicated entry, elevated food and beverage offerings, a self-draining and cooling Hydro-Chill grass berm, along with adjacent on-property dining and nightlife, including Roth’s Sea & Steak and Brohan’s, the destination’s fine dining restaurant and premium cocktail lounge.

Additional 2026 performances will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Venu Holding Corporation

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.

VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Billboard, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Boston Common Golf, Niall Horan, and Dierks Bentley, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

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