Live Nation to Operate New 19,000-Seat Minnesota Amphitheater in $400M Entertainment District
Live Nation has secured rights to operate a new 19,000-seat outdoor amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, scheduled to open in 2025. The venue will be part of Canterbury Commons, a $400 million entertainment district near Canterbury Park.
Outdoor concert amphitheater in Minnesota
The state-of-the-art facility, developed by Swervo Development Corp., will feature:
- A sloped artificial turf lawn accommodating 5,000+ people
- Two elevated beer gardens with standing room
- VIP skyboxes for up to 500 people
- Panoramic views of the Minnesota River Valley
The venue is expected to:
- Host 30+ events each summer
- Create 700 new jobs
- Become Live Nation's second Minnesota venue after Fillmore Minneapolis
The broader Canterbury Commons development includes:
- 1,000 apartment units
- A brewery
- Multiple restaurants
- 28,000 square-foot office building
"This partnership is an incredible opportunity to create a venue that meets the needs of artists and fans," says Ned Abdul, President & CEO of Swervo. "Live Nation supports artists with deep expertise that will bring many more amazing shows to our region."
Notable context: Live Nation currently operates over 265 concert venues across North America, including 60 of the top 100 U.S. amphitheaters. The company faces an ongoing Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit regarding alleged monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.