On June 13, 2025, more than 500 city officials, sponsors, investors and music fans gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Sunset Amphitheater, a $300 million premium outdoor music venue set to redefine live entertainment in Texas.
Located on 46 acres near U.S. 75 and Highway 121, the 20,000-seat amphitheater is scheduled to open in late 2026 and marks the latest major investment in McKinney’s fast-growing cultural and economic landscape.
Developed by Venu Holding Corporation in partnership with the city of McKinney, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation and the McKinney Community Development Corporation, the Sunset Amphitheater is a long-term commitment to growth, community engagement and the arts.
An Economic Engine for the Region
The new venue is expected to generate more than $3 billion in economic impact over its first decade, creating jobs, driving tourism and supporting small business development across the city…