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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2026-- Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that 2026 Best New Artist Grammy nominee and global pop breakout Alex Warren will perform at the Company’s Ford Amphitheater on June 3, 2026.

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VENU Announces 2026 Grammy Nominee Alex Warren to Perform at the Award-Winning Ford Amphitheater | June 3, 2026

Warren has quickly become one of pop music’s fastest-rising artists, propelled by his global hit “Ordinary,” which has generated billions of streams and widespread chart success around the world. Warren joins a growing lineup of major artists headed to VENU’s Ford Amphitheater for the 2026 season.

“We are continuing to build an exciting lineup for the 2026 season at Ford Amphitheater,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of VENU. “Adding Alex Warren alongside an already strong slate of artists reflects the continued momentum we are seeing at the venue. There is a great season ahead.”

The updated 2026 performance schedule now includes:

• Thursday, May 14, 2026: John Mulaney with Fred Armisen and Mike Birbiglia
• Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Alex Warren
• 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
• Thursday, July 2, 2026 : Dierks Bentley with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Cole Goodwin
• Saturday, August 1, 2026 : The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers with Southhall
• 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, September 5, 2026 : Brantley Gilbert

Tickets and more information can be found at fordamphitheater.live

Additional artist announcements are expected as the 2026 season at Ford Amphitheater continues to take shape.

The announcement comes as Ford Amphitheater, operated in partnership with AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, continues its rapid rise as one of the nation’s premier live music destinations, recently earning recognition as the Top West Coast Amphitheater from Billboard, the global authority in music, on its 2026 Top Music Venues list.

Since opening in 2024, the venue has hosted a growing lineup of world-class artists such as OneRepublic, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Miranda Lambert, Ivan Cornejo, and Red Clay Strays, while delivering an unmatched fan experience featuring VENU’s signature Luxe FireSuites, premium hospitality, and service-to-seat amenities.

Located adjacent to the amphitheater is Roth’s Sea & Steak and Brohan’s, a $44.5 million year-round hospitality destination featuring fine dining, an elevated cocktail lounge, and multiple private event spaces designed to complement the live music experience.

Together, these offerings support VENU’s strategy of developing unparalleled entertainment campuses that combine live entertainment, hospitality, and premium fan experiences.

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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