# Cleveland Amphitheater Breaks Ground for 2028 Opening

> Live Nation's new Cleveland amphitheater opens by summer 2028 after groundbreaking event.
- Title: Cleveland Amphitheater Breaks Ground for 2028 Opening
- Summary: Live Nation's new Cleveland amphitheater opens by summer 2028 after groundbreaking event.
- Keywords: breaking, cleveland riverfront amphitheater, live nation, bedrock, rock entertainment group, cleveland cavaliers, cuyahoga river, dlr group, blueprint studio, metallica, 2028 opening, economic impact
- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/live-nation-operated-cleveland-amphitheater-breaks-ground-ahead-of-2028-opening
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:09:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, cleveland riverfront amphitheater, live nation, bedrock, rock entertainment group, cleveland cavaliers, cuyahoga river, dlr group, blueprint studio, metallica, 2028 opening, economic impact
## Groundbreaking event
Live Nation and partners broke ground on Cleveland Riverfront Amphitheater on November 10, 2026.
## Venue details
The 6,200-seat amphitheater will open by summer 2028 and generate nearly $59 million annual economic impact.
## Developers and operators
Bedrock and Rock Entertainment Group, which oversees Cleveland Cavaliers, developed the venue with Live Nation operating it.
## Location and context
The amphitheater sits on Cuyahoga River banks near Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center opening in February 2027.
## Design and vision
DLR Group leads design with Blueprint Studio, aiming to create a community gathering place and economic driver.
## Live Nation's expansion
Live Nation targets 38 new venues between 2027 and 2031, adding 20 million fans annually.
## Antitrust case
Live Nation faces antitrust litigation after federal jury found it monopolized large amphitheater market in 2026.
## Key takeaway

Live Nation's Cleveland Riverfront Amphitheater will open by summer 2028, generating $59m annual economic impact.