Miranda Lambert Set to Headline Colorado’s Ford Amphitheater on Sept. 28

On Sept. 28, country superstar Miranda Lambert will take the stage at VENU’s flagship venue, Colorado Springs’ Ford Amphitheater.

“Hosting an artist of Miranda’s caliber, just after our one-year anniversary, is a catalyst for that vision — solidifying the Ford Amphitheater’s place in the cultural fabric of Colorado Springs and setting the stage for what’s ahead,” VENU founder and CEO JW Roth tells Billboard via email. Randy Rogers, of Randy Rogers Band, will open the show.

Lambert, who just released the sultry, ’70s-inspired collaboration with Chris Stapleton, “A Song to Sing,” is not only known for Billboard Top Country Albums chart-topping projects including Revolution and Wildcard, but she’s also artist with the most Academy of Country Music overall award wins, with 33 ACM trophies. She also has the most wins for ACM female artist of the year, with nine wins. Randy Rogers Band is gearing up to release its latest EP The Going on Oct. 24.

The 8,000-capacity, open-air Ford Amphitheater opened a year ago, and has welcomed artists including Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Dwight Yoakam, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, OneRepublic, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant and Godsmack. Ford Amphitheater is booked in partnership with AEG Presents.

The Sept. 28 event will benefit the VENU Arts and Culture Foundation and the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation. The Colorado Springs area is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

“By supporting AFAAC, we’re not only investing in cadets, but also reinforcing Colorado Springs’ identity as a community that proudly stands behind its military and future leaders who will serve across the nation,” says Roth, who was born and raised in Colorado. “Just as the VENU Foundation invests in the next generation of artists, this event ensures we’re also giving back to the next generation of defenders and leaders.”

Upcoming shows at the Ford Amphitheater include The Red Clay Strays, Train, In This Moment and Brantley Gilbert. In June, Billboard announced a partnership with VENU that will power industry events and spotlight disruptors in the live music space.

As Billboard has previously reported, VENU venues operate an innovative business model that allows music fans and shareholders the opportunity for fractional ownership and a chance to invest in VENU stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VENU.

Additionally, fans can invest in upscale Luxe FireSuites. Ford Amphitheater has 130 Luxe FireSuites, which can accommodate up to eight fans per suite. Each FireSuite includes a natural gas fire pit, and space for food and drinks. Ownership of a FireSuite also includes amenities such as venue-adjacent VIP parking, a private entrance and food/beverage service. The venue’s original Luxe FireSuites’ rates began at $250,000 each.

Among VENU’s other immersive venues are The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, with venues in Georgia and Colorado. VENU has three amphitheaters set to open in 2026, with the goal of reaching 25 amphitheaters and 15 indoor entertainment complexes by 2030.

“It’s an ambitious path forward and we’re excited to bring this game-changing model to underserved communities across the country,” Roth says.