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BY HALEY VELASCO
New $150M, 12.5K-seat amphitheater coming to Webster
A new 12,500-seat amphitheater is slated to open in Webster, according to a Dec. 11 news release from VENU, the owner and operator of the upcoming venue. VENU is a Colorado-based developer and operator of luxury, entertainment destinations, according to the news release. What you need to know The amphitheater, which will be named Sunset Amphitheater Houston, will be 34 acres, located in the Flyway area, the news release states. “This is an announcement we’ve been thrilled to make, and it represents a major step forward,” said VENU Founder and CEO J.W. Roth. “With Webster’s deep roots in innovation and explora- tion, Flyway is elevating the region’s entertain- ment scene to new heights.” Flyway is an up and coming 80+ acre dining, recreation and entertainment hub in the south- east quadrant of Webster.
The details Sunset Amphitheater Houston will have a projected economic impact of over $3.7 billion and create over 400 jobs in the rst 20 years, according to the release. A notable feature in the venue is the Aikman Club, which will be located at the heart of the venue with 350 seats for a membership-based elevated space built in partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, according to the news release. The project is in collaboration with the city of Webster, the Webster Economic Development Corp. and VENU, according to the news release. Stay tuned Additional project details, including con- struction timelines and future programming announcements, will be released in the coming months, according to the news release.
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“This amphitheater advances Webster’s super-regional draw and builds on strengths that continue to fuel Flyway’s momentum, further establishing the district as a premier
entertainment hub for the Southeast Texas region.” DONNA JASSO, MAYOR, CITY OF WEBSTER
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