McKinney officials have reached an agreement with a Colorado entertainment company to develop an amphitheater that is expected to deliver an economic impact of $3 billion over a decade.
“This project — called the Sunset Amphitheater — represents a potential investment in the community in excess of $220 million,” according to a press release. “Bringing this world-class venue to McKinney was a joint effort by the city, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation, and the McKinney Community Development Corporation.”
The McKinney project will become the flagship music venue for Notes Live, which also has properties and planned developments in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Georgia, and Colorado.
“The Sunset Amphitheater is an outdoor music venue unlike anything you’ve ever seen,” says the company’s website. “This great state has a persona all its own and is deserving of only the best! So, when Notes Live decided to expand our footprint to McKinney, Texas with Dallas Cowboys’ legend Chad Hennings leading the charge, we only had one goal — build the biggest, most luxurious outdoor music amphitheater the world (and Texas) has ever seen.”
The 20,000-seat facility will be built on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and State Highway 121, resulting in more than 1,300 direct and indirect jobs for the area.
“The venue will be designed to host major touring artists, focusing on creating an exceptional fan experience through upscale hospitality, crystal-clear sound quality, and spectacular outdoor views,” according to the city’s announcement. “The amphitheater will include over 250 luxury fire pit suites, a reserved seating area, and a landscaped grass berm, all under an iconic roof structure.”
Construction is scheduled to begin late this year, with delivery planned for 2026.
“This world-class music venue is a game-changer for our entertainment offerings in McKinney and will be a boon for our economic growth and tourism sector,” Mayor George Fuller said. “With a state-of-the-art venue of this size, we can draw some of the largest musical acts to the city and attract fans from across Texas and the surrounding states.”
In the last year, Notes Live opened a new venue in Gainesville, Georgia, and announced new music and entertainment complexes in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to the city’s press release. A Colorado Springs amphitheater is set to open later this summer.
