Luke Combs Bringing 3-Story Country Music Bar to Universal Orlando

The 33,000-square-foot Category 10 venue will showcase the singer's North Carolina roots.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Country music superstar Luke Combs has announced plans to open a new 33,000-square-foot, three-story entertainment venue called Category 10 at Universal Orlando Resort's CityWalk. The massive complex, set to open in late 2027, will serve as a permanent tribute to Combs' North Carolina roots and record-breaking career. This marks the third outpost for the Category 10 brand, following openings in Nashville and Las Vegas.

Why it matters

The expansion into the Orlando market allows Combs and his partner Opry Entertainment Group to introduce the country music experience inspired by his Carolina roots to the millions of global visitors who flock to the 'Theme Park Capital of the World' each year. As country music continues to grow in popularity worldwide, this new venue aims to meet the rising international demand.

The details

The three-story Category 10 venue at Universal Orlando's CityWalk will feature live music, food, and spirits across curated spaces influenced by Combs' specific passions. Opry Entertainment Group, which also operates Blake Shelton's Ole Red in Orlando, plans to break ground on the project in summer 2026.

  • The Category 10 venue is targeted to open in late 2027.
  • Opry Entertainment Group plans to break ground on the project in summer 2026.

The players

Luke Combs

A global superstar and Grand Ole Opry member who is expanding his Category 10 entertainment brand to Universal Orlando Resort.

Opry Entertainment Group (OEG)

The company that operates Blake Shelton's Ole Red in Orlando and is partnering with Luke Combs to bring the Category 10 venue to Universal CityWalk.

Colin Reed

The Executive Chairman of OEG parent company Ryman Hospitality Properties.

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What they’re saying

“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 (Parade)

“Country music is reaching more people nationally and internationally than ever before, driven in large part by superstars like Luke Combs. With Orlando welcoming millions of visitors from around the globe each year, 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 (Parade)

What’s next

Opry Entertainment Group plans to break ground on the Category 10 venue project at Universal Orlando's CityWalk in summer 2026, with the venue targeted to open in late 2027.

The takeaway

As country music's global popularity continues to soar, this new Category 10 venue from superstar Luke Combs will bring an immersive, authentic country music experience inspired by his North Carolina roots to the millions of visitors who flock to the 'Theme Park Capital of the World' each year.