VENU Announces Dwight Yoakam, The Commodores & The Spinners, Lynyrd Skynyrd with 38 Special, and Lauren Daigle at Ford Amphitheater

Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award-Winning Artists Join Growing 2026 Season Lineup at Beloved Colorado Springs Venue

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu^® Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Dwight Yoakam will headline the Company’s Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Friday, October 9. In addition, the acclaimed venue will host legendary funk and soul group The Commodores & The Spinners on Friday, September 25. These announcements follow those of Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd with 38 Special, and Grammy Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle, to the venue's 2026 season lineup. The additions extend a season that continues to draw marquee talent to the Company's flagship venue.

Singer, songwriter, and actor Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. His signature blend of Bakersfield country, honky-tonk, and rockabilly has produced iconic hits including "Guitars, Cadillacs," "Fast as You," and "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere."

The Commodores, Grammy Award-winning pioneers of funk and soul, are known for hits including "Brick House," "Easy," and "Three Times a Lady." They'll share the stage with fellow soul legends The Spinners for a night of classic hits.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, two of Southern rock's most iconic acts, will bring decades of classic hits to Ford Amphitheater on September 19, while Lauren Daigle, known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping contemporary hits, will perform on August 15.

"It's been a great season so far at Ford Amphitheater," said Will Hodgson, President of VENU. "We're thrilled to welcome these incredible artists and performers to this year's lineup, with more still ahead."

Upcoming shows on the 2026 Ford Amphitheater lineup to date include:

• Saturday, August 1, 2026: The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers with Southall
• Thursday, August 6, 2026: Sublime
• Saturday, August 8, 2026: Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS
• Friday, August 14, 2026: Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with special guest Theo Lawrence
• Saturday, August 15, 2026: Lauren Daigle
• Saturday, August 22, 2026: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
• Saturday, August 29, 2026: Ty Myers with Brent Cobb and Benny G
• Saturday, September 5, 2026: Brantley Gilbert
• Saturday, September 19, 2026: Lynyrd Skynyrd with 38 Special
• Friday, September 25, 2026: The Commodores & The Spinners
• Saturday, October 3, 2026: for KING + COUNTRY
• Friday, October 9, 2026: Dwight Yoakam

Previous 2026 performances include John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia, Turnpike Troubadours, Avery Anna, Rattlesnake Milk, Alex Warren, Yo-Yo Ma with the Colorado Symphony, O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw and Phantom Planet, AJR, and Dierks Bentley with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Cole Goodwin.

Additional 2026 performances are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets and more information can be found at FORDAMPHITHEATER.LIVE.

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, Tennessee, 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.

About Ford Amphitheater

Ford Amphitheater officially opened in August 2024 as a premium outdoor venue in Colorado Springs, purpose built for world class entertainment. Nominated as Best New Concert Venue of the Year by Pollstar Magazine in 2024 and named Billboard's Top West Coast Amphitheater on the publication's prestigious 2026 Top Music Venues list, the amphitheater pairs thoughtful architecture with elevated guest amenities, including Luxe FireSuites^® and on-site premium dining experiences such as Roth’s Sea & Steak and Brohan’s elevated cocktail lounge.

The venue hosts a wide range of programming, from major national touring acts to community-driven events, serving as a gathering place for live music, civic celebrations, and cultural connection across the Pikes Peak region and beyond. Owned by Venu^® Holding Corporation (“VENU”), Ford Amphitheater is booked and operated in partnership with AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, VENU, and the VENU Arts & Culture Foundation (VACF), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and patronage of events at the amphitheater supports the Foundation's mission and grant-making efforts.

Learn more at fordamphitheater.live.

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