New Braunfels music venue enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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New Braunfels, Texas-based Whitewater Amphitheater has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its operating company, Kona Coast Venture Ltd., filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The voluntary filing, submitted shortly after 10:00 a.m., triggered an automatic stay that halted a foreclosure sale scheduled for later the same day. Court documents list estimated assets between $10 million and $50 million and liabilities between $1 million and $10 million. The outdoor venue, opened in 2007 along the Guadalupe River and holding about 5,600 people, has emphasized that it intends to maintain operations.
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Timeline
- 2007 Whitewater Amphitheater opens in New Braunfels
- 2007–2025 Venue builds regional music profile
- Early 2026 Financial pressures mount on operator
- July 7, 2026 Chapter 11 petition filed
- July 7, 2026 Automatic stay halts foreclosure
- July 7, 2026 Assets and liabilities ranges disclosed
- July 8, 2026 Management issues reassurance statement
- Mid 2026 Venue continues operating during restructuring
Why it matters
If you're a music lover in Texas, this could impact your entertainment options. Whitewater Amphitheater has been a regional music hotspot since 2007. While they plan to keep the music playing during restructuring, it's worth keeping an eye on their schedule for any changes.
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