Category 10 Venue Will Open at Flamingo Las Vegas
The three-story concert space begins operations on October 15, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Casino
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Fans of live country entertainment will find a new destination at the Flamingo Las Vegas when the Opry Entertainment Group opens its Category 10 venue on October 15, 2026. Inspired by the Luke Combs song Hurricane, the project introduces a massive, multi-level space to the resort corridor.
Why it matters
The venue joins a growing list of specialized entertainment spaces on the Strip designed to draw crowds into resort-owned venues. It remains to be seen how the project will influence foot traffic patterns and competition among existing mid-sized music halls throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
The new facility features 800 seats, two stages, and seven interior bars across its three-story footprint. It is currently unknown if the venue will host daily performances or operate on an intermittent event schedule.
The players
Opry Entertainment Group
The entertainment company that owns and operates the new Category 10 venue.
Flamingo Las Vegas
The resort on the Las Vegas Strip that houses the three-story venue.
Luke Combs
The country music artist who inspired the name of the new venue.
The details
Operated by Opry Entertainment Group, the venue includes a retail area and a rooftop space. Guests attending the debut weekend can participate in a raffle for five pairs of Dingo boots, provided they are among the first 50 people to arrive. The space will host musical performances and free line dancing sessions on October 18, 2026.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The Category 10 Las Vegas grand opening.
October 18, 2026: Grand opening Sunday celebration events.
Beyond the Strip
This project continues the LVCVA's documented trend of repurposing resort-anchored space for specialized, branded entertainment venues. It mirrors the strategic shift toward destination-specific attractions that now dominate development along the resort corridor.
Residents planning a visit to the Strip on opening weekend should prepare for increased pedestrian congestion near the Flamingo. Those wishing to participate in the boot raffle should plan to arrive early on the morning of October 15, as eligibility is strictly limited to the first 50 guests.
The takeaway
Visitors and locals alike should keep an eye on the resort's event calendar for future performance schedules. Anyone interested in the opening festivities should arrive well before the doors open on October 15, 2026, to ensure a spot in the raffle.
What happens next
The grand opening occurs on October 15, 2026, followed by the themed Sunday celebration events on October 18, 2026.
Further reading
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