Category 10, the new Luke Combs venue at Flamingo Las Vegas, opens October 15 with live performances, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise. The three-story space brings new nightlife and dining options to the Strip.
Country fans will see a new face on the Strip this October. Category 10, the Luke Combs-backed venue, opens at Flamingo Las Vegas on October 15. The three-story, 34,000-square-foot spot brings live music, nightlife, and Southern food to the heart of Las Vegas. KSNV / News3LV reports this is the brand’s first Las Vegas location. It takes over the old Margaritaville space, right on the Strip.
Doors open at 11 am. Dingo hosts a boot raffle, handing out five pairs to the first 50 guests. The party keeps going through Sunday. There’s free line dancing and live sets from TJ Favella, Desert Heat, and DJ Eric Rhodes. Early birds can grab exclusive Las Vegas-themed Category 10 gear. Spend $60 or more on opening weekend and get a free poster.
Category 10 features seven interior bars, two stages, and a rooftop area with Strip views, all spread across three stories.
Inside Category 10 Las Vegas
Category 10 isn’t just for Luke Combs diehards. Anyone looking for something new on the Strip will find it here. The venue packs in seven bars, two stages, and a 3,000-square-foot rooftop with Strip views. Hurricane Hall, the main dining area, sits on the first floor. It has three bars, a central stage, and a dance floor. Lighting and sound are set up for daily live shows and line dancing lessons. The official Category 10 description calls it "Built for Big Moments." There are three floors of event space, advanced lighting and sound, custom branding options, themed bars, and a private VIP entrance.
Women will spot the Beautiful Crazy Women’s Lounge inside the first-floor restroom. It comes with a champagne bar, soft seats, and makeup counters. Upstairs, The Still is a bourbon bar inspired by Combs’ songwriting. It serves hand-picked bourbons and has a patio with city views. The Eye Rooftop on the third floor brings a DJ booth, dance floor, and bar to a covered outdoor space above the Strip. The private-events page says the main dining area fits 300 seated or 500 for a reception. The Still speakeasy holds 30 seated or 50 for a reception.
Food, drinks, and fan features
The menu leans into Combs’ Appalachian roots. Guests can order Carolina Smoked Ribs, Deep Sea Señorita Shrimp Skewers, Smoky Mountain Chicken Sandwiches, and Carolina Bar-B-Que Chicken Flatbreads. Specialty cocktails come in souvenir cups. Drinks include frozen cocktails, beer, and wine. There’s a retail area and a hat wall, with hats from Combs’ own collection and fans around the world. It’s a fan’s dream.
Want to make your visit bigger? Category 10 is running a Las Vegas Getaway Sweepstakes through October 31. The winner gets roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay at Flamingo Las Vegas, and a VIP dinner for two at Category 10. The venue is searching for its most loyal fans to be among the first inside. Category 10’s official Las Vegas site says sweepstakes entry is open until 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2026.
The project is a collaboration between Opry Entertainment Group and Caesars Entertainment, bringing together two major players in the entertainment and hospitality industries. Category 10 is taking over the former Margaritaville space at Flamingo Las Vegas, further cementing the Strip as a destination for artist-driven venues and immersive fan experiences.
Location and visitor details
Category 10 is at 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, inside Flamingo Las Vegas. That puts it right in the middle of the Strip’s entertainment zone. The venue has 800 seats and flexible event spaces across three floors. It can handle everything from casual nights out to private parties.
This opening adds to the wave of new venues changing the Strip’s nightlife and dining scene. Las Vegas keeps drawing big entertainment brands and new concepts. The arrival of Category 10 follows a trend seen with other recent launches in the city’s hospitality sector.
Category 10’s launch is a clear bet on the pull of artist-driven venues and immersive fan experiences. Live music, themed food, and exclusive merch all in one busy Strip location. The multi-day opening and sweepstakes show the team wants to build buzz fast. They want Category 10 to become a new home base for country fans and nightlife seekers. That’s the goal.
