Ford Amphitheater Named to Billboard's 2026 Top Music Venues List

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today celebrates its Ford Amphitheater for being named to Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Venues list.

2026 Billboard Top Music Venue - Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, CO

Recognized as the Top West Coast Amphitheater, Ford Amphitheater was selected by the Billboard editors based on editorial insight and Billboard Boxscore performance data. The annual list highlights the top concert venues across the United States and international markets. VENU’s premium amphitheater was included on the list alongside other distinguished venues such as Sphere in Las Vegas, O2 Arena in London, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and Rogers Centre in Toronto.

“This recognition is incredibly meaningful,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU. “Ford Amphitheater represents the blueprint for what we are building nationwide. From the moment we opened our gates, we knew this venue was different. We are grateful to Billboard for this honor as we continue setting a new standard for the live entertainment experience.”

Operated in partnership with AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, Ford Amphitheater debuted in August 2024 and quickly established itself as a premier destination for live music, earning a nomination for Best New Concert Venu of the Year by Pollstar just months after opening its gates. The venue has earned industry attention by placing the fan experience at the forefront, featuring distinctive Luxe FireSuites, an elevated Owners Club, premium food and beverage offerings, and panoramic views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding Front Range.

Ford Amphitheater is the first venue in VENU’s rapid national expansion. The Company currently has multiple developments underway across Texas and Oklahoma, introducing bold architectural designs with expansive canopied roofs, advanced wind wall technology with integrated LED screens, and Aikman Clubs developed in partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. Future venues intend to significantly expand the number of Luxe FireSuites and offer flexible, multi seasonal configurations designed to support a wide range of omni-content programming and deliver an elevated guest experience year-round.

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, named to Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Venues list and a 2024 Pollstar nominated Best New Concert Venue of the Year, along with 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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VENU Media and Investor Relations

Chloe Polhamus, cpolhamus@venu.live

Source: Venu Holding Corporation