Once completed, The Venue will have 4,500 seats and will host musical acts, comedic performances, and sporting events all year long. We are extremely excited to welcome you to The Venue at Thunder Valley for our extraordinary grand opening weekend in February.' 'The Venue at Thunder Valley allows us to expand our entertainment footprint in a big way as we continue to position ourselves as the industry leader in Northern California. 'For over 18 years, Thunder Valley has prided itself on providing award-winning entertainment, services, and accommodations, and opening The Venue is the pinnacle of our commitment to our guests,' Dawn Clayton, general manager of Thunder Valley, said in a press release. He will perform at the new venue on Saturday, February 18. LINCOLN - On Saturday night, drones lit up the sky during the last concert to be held at Thunder Valley's Outdoor Amphitheater to announce that The Venue at Thunder Valley will open Presidents' Day Weekend 2023 with a headline performance by Bruno Mars.