Photo Credit: Swervo Development Corp.
Live Nation has won a bid to operate a 19,000-seat outdoor amphitheater that will open in Shakopee, Minnesota in 2025. The new venue is expected to create 700 jobs and will serve as an anchor for the Canterbury Commons—a $400 million entertainment district near Canterbury Park.
Swervo Development Corp. is behind the project and provided the render seen above as a peek at what the facility will look like once built. The venue includes a sloped, artificial turn lawn with space for more than 5,000 people to spread out, two elevated beer gardens with standing room, and several VIP skyboxes for up to 500 people.
“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.”