Grand Ole Oprey member, Luke Combs is bringing his honky-tonk energy straight to the Las Vegas Strip. The country megastar just announced that a second Category 10 bar and restaurant is officially in the works, this time at Flamingo Las Vegas, with doors expected to open in fall 2026.
Named after the singer’s debut album “This One’s for You” track “Hurricane,” Category 10 is Combs’s growing entertainment brand that fuses live country music, southern food, and a good-time-all-the-time bar scene. The first location, in downtown Nashville, has quickly become a favorite hangout for fans and locals alike. The Las Vegas expansion marks the next step in what’s shaping up to be a national rollout of Combs-branded venues.
“I am stoked about having a second Category 10 location in Las Vegas,” Combs said of the announcement. “2026 was already going to be an awesome year, but this takes it to the next level. I can’t wait for Bootleggers to have their own place to party on The Strip.” (Bootleggers refers to members of the Luke Combs fan club.)
The new bar will span three floors and roughly 34,000 square feet, complete with a rooftop stage overlooking the Strip, multiple bars, a full restaurant, and a retail shop stocked with Category 10 and Luke Combs merchandise. According to American Songwriter, guests can expect a design that blends modern Vegas flair with the warm, lived-in feel of a southern roadhouse: more boots and bourbon than bottle service.
Behind the buildout is Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which also operates the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and other country-music landmarks. The partnership between Combs and OEG was announced in 2024, with plans to develop multiple Category 10 locations nationwide. Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties, the parent company of Opry Entertainment Group, said in a press release that the company’s goal is to “bring the spirit of Nashville to iconic entertainment destinations,” starting with Vegas.
The Vegas move makes sense. Country music’s presence on the Strip has exploded in recent years, with residencies from Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert all drawing huge crowds. Add in Combs’s crossover fan base and knack for connecting with working-class audiences, and Category 10 could quickly become a must-visit stop for tourists looking for a little southern grit between casino lights.
In Nashville, the flagship Category 10 has earned praise for its live sets, fried-chicken sandwiches, and local beer selection. Fans can likely expect the same in Vegas, only bigger—think full-scale concerts, line-dancing nights, and plenty of “Beer Never Broke My Heart” sing-alongs.
For Combs, it’s another milestone in a career that shows no signs of slowing. Between sold-out arena tours, CMA awards, and chart-topping albums, the North Carolina native has become one of country’s most bankable stars. Category 10 gives him something few artists have successfully pulled off: a physical space that bottles his onstage energy and makes it tangible.
When it opens in 2026, expect lines out the door and a flood of cowboy boots on the casino floor. Vegas has seen its share of themed bars, but few have the backing, or the fan loyalty, of a Luke Combs joint.
