NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 1, 2025--
Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and builder of premium live entertainment destinations, today celebrates its one-year anniversary of being publicly traded on the NYSE American Stock Exchange. Since listing on November 27, 2024, VENU has delivered strong strategic momentum, from accelerated market expansion to multi-seasonal venue innovations and strengthened leadership and capital foundations. This has resulted in strong financial results including:
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Executing a Scalable Growth Strategy
Over the last 12 months, VENU has delivered measurable strides toward its nationwide expansion strategy. The Company has continued to scale its national footprint across Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and El Paso and McKinney, Texas as well as continuing to take definitive steps to open venues in Centennial, Colorado, and Houston, Texas. The additions underscore the Company’s steady growth and demonstrate its ability to operate at scale.
In addition, VENU has launched one of its largest hospitality and event spaces in its collection to date with the introduction of the new Sunset Hospitality Collection at its Colorado Springs campus. Anchored by Roth’s Sea and Steak and Brohan’s cocktail lounge, this new offering sets a benchmark for elevated guest experiences.
VENU also rolled out an innovative “omni-content” strategy, designed to deliver multi-season, multi-format programming. Through expanded partnerships, including collaborations with Primary Wave, the Company is reimagining engagement opportunities aimed at driving higher utilization of its venues beyond traditional outdoor formats.
Strengthening Foundation for Long-Term Shareholder Value
In its first year of being publicly traded, VENU formed key partnerships spanning industry and operational leaders, and major artists. Global-superstar and entrepreneur Niall Horan and multi-platinum Country artist Dierks Bentley each backed VENU’s fan-owned and artist-inspired vision by becoming a VENU shareholder and founding members of the Company’s newly formed advisory council built to help shape the future of live entertainment and guide the Company’s mission forward.
Joining the growing list of major brands that have chosen to align with VENU this year is one of the fastest growing ticketing platforms in live entertainment, Tixr, along with a global leader in hospitality and culinary innovation, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, both backed by a capital commitment to VENU.
Through a new partnership with Billboard, the global authority in music, VENU is placed in the center of industry conversation. As part of the partnership, in 2025, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU, J.W. Roth proudly presented the inaugural Billboard Disruptor Award to GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, Khalid, in Los Angeles at the Billboard Live Music Summit.
VENU also expanded into professional athletics through a partnership with Boston Common Golf, the TGL team backed by Fenway Sports Group. Boston Common Golf is one of the six inaugural TGL teams and features four elite players: Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, and Hideki Matsuyama. The team is backed by investors Noah Kahan and Niall Horan, whose creative influence continues to introduce the sport to new audiences. This partnership expands VENU’s presence into a passionate new sector while reinforcing the Company’s commitment to immersive, fan-centered experiences across every platform.
From chart topping headliners to breakout talent, VENU’s programming this year has attracted major artists while creating premium guest experiences that are intended to set a new standard for live entertainment. Highlights of this year's lineup across the Company’s venues feature performances by The Black Keys, Chicago, Glass Animals, Josh Turner, Sara Evans, Three Dog Night, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Larry Fleet, The Red Clay Strays, Marshal Tucker Band, and Miranda Lambert, among many others.
Since the Company’s IPO, VENU’s Ford Amphitheater was nominated for Pollstar’s Best New Venue of the Year, with its premium restaurants and intimate venues being honored with regional recognitions such as Best of Hall County - Music Venue of the Year, Georgia Country Awards - Country Bar of the Year, Mountain West Country Music Associations - Venue of the Year, Best of the Springs - Music Venue, and more.
A Message from VENU Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, J.W. Roth
“As we reflect on our first year as a public Company, we’re proud of the discipline, execution, and strategic initiative our team has demonstrated,” said Roth. “We entered the markets with a vision, to build a fan-owned Company and set a whole new standard of live entertainment. One year later, we witnessed that our model works and the momentum behind that vision is stronger than ever. Our focus remains on scalable growth, operational excellence, and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”
Positioned for Continued Momentum in 2026
The Company enters its second year as a publicly traded Company with strong momentum and a growing national presence. In its Q3 2025 earnings call, the Company reported that 48 municipalities across the country are exploring the opportunity to bring a VENU project to their community. This reflects the Company's increasing visibility and a development model designed for premium experiences, and sustained revenue growth across multiple markets.
VENU plans to open three new facilities in 2026, followed by another in early 2027, as it continues toward its goal of reaching 40 total locations by 2030.
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, 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.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Venu believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the company’s filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Venu expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Celebrating one year listed on the NYSE American under ticker symbol VENU
