Venu Holding: Sunset Amphitheater 2026; Live Nation deal, CO delay

Venu Holding Corporation outlined progress on two venue projects.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Venu Holding Corporation outlined progress on two venue projects. The Company projects its in-development Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow to open in the summer of 2026 and plans to run it as an “open room,” allowing multiple promoters to book events. The Company entered a non-exclusive Multi-Event Incentive Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. permitting Live Nation to book concerts, comedy, and other approved entertainment. The agreement includes escalating incentive payments based on tickets sold and a potential bonus if defined revenue targets are met, and does not require a minimum number of events or date reservations.

Separately, for its planned mid-size indoor music venue and restaurant in Centennial, Colorado, the parties extended the property acquisition closing date to December 15, 2025, with related diligence deadlines also extended. Closing remains subject to closing conditions.

Insights

Live entertainment operations analyst

Non-exclusive Live Nation pact adds booking options; no volume guarantees.

The “open room” approach lets Venu Holding work with multiple promoters, which can broaden event mix. The Live Nation agreement is non-exclusive and ties incentives to tickets sold, aligning payments with event performance. A potential bonus is available if defined revenue targets are achieved.

However, the agreement includes no minimum event commitments or date reservations, so event volume remains uncertain and depends on promoter interest and consumer demand. Economics will vary with actual bookings and ticket sales.

The Centennial, Colorado acquisition timeline moved to December 15, 2025, with diligence extended and closing still subject to conditions. Subsequent updates may clarify closing status and buildout milestones.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

FAQ

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When does VENU expect the Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow to open?

The Company projects an opening in the summer of 2026.

What operating model will VENU use for the Sunset Amphitheater?

Venu will operate it as an “open room”, allowing multiple promoters to book events.

What is the nature of VENU’s agreement with Live Nation?

Venu entered a non-exclusive Multi-Event Incentive Agreement allowing Live Nation to book and promote approved events.

How are payments structured under the Live Nation agreement?

It provides escalating incentive payments based on tickets sold and a potential bonus if defined revenue targets are reached.

Are there minimum booking requirements for Live Nation at the venue?

No. The agreement does not obligate the parties to book a minimum number of events or reserve specific dates.

What changed regarding VENU’s Centennial, Colorado property acquisition?

The closing date was extended to December 15, 2025; closing remains subject to closing conditions.

What is Venu Holding’s trading symbol and exchange?

The common stock trades on NYSE American under the symbol VENU.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2025

VENU HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Colorado		001-42422		82-0890721
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1755 Telstar Drive, Suite 501 Colorado Springs, Colorado				80920
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (719) 895-5483

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Trading Symbol		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share		VENU		NYSE AMERICAN

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow

Venu Holding Corporation (the “Company”) currently projects its in-development Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow to open in the summer of 2026. That amphitheater is being developed as a multi-seasonal, multi-configurational venue intended to host a variety of events, including multi-sensory-centric content, acts, and performances. To afford the Company flexibility in operating the venue, and to facilitate the anticipated broader amount and types of performances and content hosted at the facility, the Company intends to operate the venue as an “open room” instead of engaging an exclusive operator or promotor for the venue. As part of the “open room” operating model, the Company has entered into a Multi-Event Incentive Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. (“Live Nation”) whereby, on a non-exclusive basis, Live Nation may book and promote live music concerts, comedy events, and other mutually approved entertainment events at the venue. The agreement provides for escalating incentive payments to Live Nation based on the number of tickets sold at events presented by Live Nation at the venue during each contract year, and it provides the potential for Live Nation to receive a bonus payment if defined revenue targets are achieved. The agreement does not obligate the parties to book a minimum number of events at the venue or to reserve any particular date or time for events to be booked at the venue.

Centennial Colorado Property Acquisition and Development

As previously disclosed, the Company is a party to a purchase and sale agreement to acquire certain real property in Centennial, Colorado, and plans to develop a mid-size indoor music venue and restaurant on that property. On October 31, 2025, the parties agreed to extend the closing date to December 15, 2025, and to also extend certain deadlines related to due diligence. The closing on the acquisition of that property remains subject to the satisfaction of various closing conditions.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	VENU HOLDING CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Dated: November 3, 2025	By:	/s/ J.W. Roth
		J.W. Roth
		Chief Executive Officer and Chairman