Category 10 Entertainment Venue Opens at Flamingo
The 34,000-square-foot space features two stages and a rooftop area for events in the heart of the resort corridor.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Country
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Visitors and locals looking for country music entertainment have a new option as the Opry Entertainment Group opened its Category 10 venue at the Flamingo Las Vegas. The multi-level space offers both live performances and bar service for those in the resort corridor.
Why it matters
The addition of this venue brings a new large-scale entertainment option to the Flamingo, expanding the variety of nightlife spaces available to residents and tourists alike within the resort corridor.
The new facility spans 34,000 square feet with 800 seats, though the space is built to accommodate a total projected capacity of 2,000 people. It features seven interior bars and two stages distributed across three floors.
The players
Opry Entertainment Group
The company that owns and operates the Category 10 venue brand.
The details
Operated by the Opry Entertainment Group, the venue utilizes a multi-level design that houses a main stage and dance floor on the first floor. The second level features a dedicated bourbon bar, while the third floor provides a rooftop space spanning 3,000 square feet. Integrated video, acoustic, and lighting equipment serve the performance areas.
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026: Las Vegas venue opened.
Oct 16, 2026: Buffalo Bills fan party held at the new location.
early 2028: Third location scheduled to open in Orlando.
Beyond the Strip
This opening marks the first expansion of the Category 10 concept beyond its Nashville location, which debuted in 2024. The brand now plans to repeat this growth pattern in Orlando by early 2028.
Residents visiting the Flamingo should anticipate larger crowds in that section of the resort corridor, especially during themed event nights like the recent Buffalo Bills fan party. Those planning private events can now inquire about the venue's multi-level booking options.
The takeaway
The venue is now open to the public for those looking to experience a Nashville-style entertainment space at the Flamingo. Keep an eye on event calendars to see how the new space impacts major game-day traffic and special performance crowds in the area.
Further reading
For more on the local entertainment scene, see the Country section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pollstar News.
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