Festivities include a Summer Kick-Off party that unveils the Sun Patio Bar, and the return of popular outdoor summer concert series Party on the Sun Patio
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 4, 2023) – Summertime at Mohegan Sun is in full effect on the Sun Patio. The former Summer Entrance has been transformed into a 2,100 square-foot outdoor event space that is perfect for sunny days and warm summer nights. The star of the show is the elevated, 50 square-foot Sun Patio Bar, complete with six hi-definition screens (including two menu boards) and a full bar including six bartender stations. Regular hours for the Sun Patio Bar are Fridays from 5:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturdays from Noon – Midnight and Sundays from Noon – 9:00pm.
Those looking to be the first to party at the Sun Patio Bar can do so at the Summer Kick-Off on Saturday, May 27th. From 5:00pm – 8:00pm, delectable eats will be offered from Munchies, Bridge Market Pizza and Travelin’ Bones. Refreshing drink specials will also be available and electrifying live entertainment will be provided by local favorite band, Sugar. Complimentary fire pits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 100 guests to attend also receive a free drink, courtesy of Red Bull! Mohegan Sun’s Summer Kick-Off has free admission, and all guests must be 21+ with valid ID.
The Sun Patio is also the home of Mohegan Sun’s popular summer concert series, Party on the Sun Patio. Starting June 30th, and every Friday night through September 1st, the Sun Patio transforms into a breezy outdoor area where guests can dance the night away to live entertainment provided by local tribute bands. A rotating lineup of amazing food trucks will be offering tasty bites, and guests can quench their thirst with incredible cocktail and beverage specials. Make the night extra special with a VIP fire pit!
Party on the Sun Patio is a free event that takes place from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm and the bands start rockin’ at 8:00pm. Featured bands* for Party on the Sun Patio are as follows:
June 30th: Chicken Fried, a tribute to Zac Brown Band
July 7th: Vegas McGraw & Tim McGraw Tribute, a tribute to Tim McGraw
July 14th: Simply Shania, a tribute to Shania Twain
July 21st: Big Eyed Phish, a tribute to Dave Matthews Band
July 28th: Captain Fantastic, a tribute to Elton John
Aug. 4th: Queen Flash, a tribute to Queen
Aug. 11th: Dumb As You Are, a tribute to Nirvana
Aug. 18th: No Shoes Nation, a tribute to Kenny Chesney
Aug. 25th: Tramps Like Us, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen
Sept. 1st: The Journey Show, a tribute to Journey
*Lineup subject to change
Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to attend Party on the Sun Patio. Fire pit reservations will open in June 2023. All fire pit reservations include a complimentary round of drinks for up to eight guests per reserved fire pit. Additional seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and guests are welcome to bring their own chairs. Coolers and outside food/beverages are not permitted. In the event of inclement weather, bands performing at Party on the Sun Patio will be moved to the Wolf Den. Decisions will be announced by 2:00pm the day of the event.
While the Sun Patio is open to the public, private parties can be booked for up to 2,000 guests. The Sun Patio Bar is also available for booking private parties of up to 300 guests. The Sun Patio is in the process of a multi-phase renovation with phase two starting in fall 2023.
Stay tuned, Mohegan Sun is gearing up for a summer to remember and things are just warming up! For the latest details on events and promotions, visit mohegansun.com.
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