Luke Combs' Category 10 Entertainment Venue Coming to Universal CityWalk in 2027

Groundbreaking for the 33,000-square-foot, three-story country music experience is set for this summer.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Universal CityWalk in Orlando, Florida will be adding a new Luke Combs-driven entertainment venue called Category 10 in late 2027. The 33,000-square-foot, three-story experience will be the third Category 10 location, following the original in Nashville and one opening in Las Vegas this fall. Groundbreaking for the CityWalk venue is scheduled for this summer.

Why it matters

The addition of Category 10 to Universal CityWalk further solidifies the entertainment complex as a premier destination for country music and nightlife experiences. It also aligns with Universal's strategy of partnering with high-profile celebrities and brands to draw visitors to its Orlando properties.

The details

The Category 10 venue at CityWalk will feature line dancing, live music, a lounge, sports bar, and rooftop bar. The menu will include burgers, sandwiches, ribs, salads, signature drinks, and a 64-ounce 'group cocktail' called Life of the Party. Opry Entertainment Group, the parent company of Category 10, also owns Blake Shelton's Ole Red restaurant and music venue at Icon Park on International Drive.

  • Groundbreaking for the CityWalk Category 10 venue is set for this summer.
  • The Category 10 location at Universal CityWalk is scheduled to open in late 2027.

The players

Luke Combs

A popular country music singer-songwriter known for hits like "Hurricane," "When It Rains It Pours," "Beautiful Crazy," and "Better Together." Combs is partnering with Opry Entertainment Group to bring the Category 10 entertainment venue to Universal CityWalk.

Opry Entertainment Group

The parent company of the Category 10 brand that is expanding the country music-themed entertainment experience to Universal CityWalk. Opry Entertainment Group also owns the Blake Shelton-branded Ole Red restaurant and music venue at Icon Park in Orlando.

Colin Reed

The executive chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, the parent company of Opry Entertainment Group. Reed said the Category 10 venue will bring an "authentic country music experience" to Universal's world-class entertainment destination.

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What they’re saying

“Expanding the Category 10 footprint into this world-class entertainment destination allows us to introduce visitors to an authentic country music experience inspired by Luke's Carolina roots.”

— Colin Reed, Executive Chairman, Ryman Hospitality Properties (Orlando Sentinel)

“I'm super-pumped and humbled that we're getting to open a location there. My wife is from Florida, so we're both super-excited about this. I am glad to be bringing our brand of first-class service and awesome tunes to the Sunshine State.”

— Luke Combs (Orlando Sentinel)

What’s next

Groundbreaking for the new Category 10 venue at Universal CityWalk is scheduled for this summer, with the full 33,000-square-foot, three-story entertainment complex expected to open in late 2027.

The takeaway

The addition of a Luke Combs-branded Category 10 venue to Universal CityWalk underscores the resort's strategy of partnering with high-profile country music acts and brands to enhance its entertainment offerings and draw more visitors to the Orlando area.