Luke Combs Bringing Category 10 Bar Concept to Orlando

New country music-themed venue set to open in 2027 at Universal CityWalk

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Country music star Luke Combs has announced plans to open a new location of his Category 10 bar and music venue concept in Orlando, Florida. The new Category 10 Orlando is set to open in late 2027 and will be located at Universal CityWalk, offering live music, line dancing, and Carolina-style cuisine.

Why it matters

The opening of Category 10 Orlando represents Luke Combs' continued expansion of his entertainment brand beyond just music, tapping into the lucrative theme park and hospitality industries. It also signals the continued growth of country music's crossover appeal, with a major star like Combs bringing his brand to a major tourist destination like Orlando.

The details

Category 10 is a partnership between Combs and Opry Entertainment Group, which transformed Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon into the first Category 10 location in 2024. The name is a play on Combs' breakthrough hit "Hurricane." A new Category 10 location is also set to open in Las Vegas this fall.

  • Category 10 Orlando is set to open in late 2027.
  • The first Category 10 location opened in Nashville in 2024.

The players

Luke Combs

A popular country music singer-songwriter who has had multiple hit songs and albums.

Opry Entertainment Group

The company that transformed Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon into the first Category 10 location in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“The forecast is in… Category 10 is coming to Orlando. Set to open in late 2027, Category 10 Orlando will sit right in heart of Orlando Universal's CityWalk[.] Get ready for live music, free line dancing, Carolina-style eats and more! You won't want to miss this[.]”

— Luke Combs (Instagram)

What’s next

The new Category 10 Orlando location is set to open in late 2027 at Universal CityWalk in Orlando, Florida.

The takeaway

Luke Combs' decision to bring his Category 10 bar and music venue concept to Orlando's tourist-heavy Universal CityWalk demonstrates the continued crossover appeal of country music and the lucrative opportunities for country music stars to expand their brands beyond just music.