Apr 21, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
George Thorogood & The Destroyers join the bill on Saturday, September 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 21, 2026) –– ZZ Top has announced seven more weeks of U.S. dates on their ongoing The Big One! Tour, which began last month, including a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena, where ZZ Top with special guests George Thorogood & The Destroyers are confirmed to appear on Saturday, September 12th. The show begins at 8:00pm.
Fans can secure tickets beginning Friday, April 24th via Ticketmaster, before tickets become available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office on Saturday, April 25th.
ZZ Top – Billy F Gibbons, Frank Beard and Elwood Francis – has proven to be one of most sought-after touring attractions of the era and the breadth of their dates confirms their status across three continents. Billy Gibbons commented, “It’s true that we’ve been spending a lot of time on the road and the more we’re out there, the better it feels. It’s a good time for us and for the generations of fans who appreciate what we do. We’ve been at it for quite a while – something like five decades – and it seems we’re getting good at it so there’s no reason to slow things down. Let’s rock!”
ABOUT ZZ TOP
The stuff of rock legend, ZZ Top traces its history back to the last day of 1969 with the band making its public debut at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Beaumont, TX shortly thereafter. In the intervening years, ZZ Top has been responsible for the sale of more than 60 million albums worldwide. Their catalog includes four RIAA certified Gold albums, six Platinum albums and one album, Eliminator, that has been certified Diamond in recognition of sales of more than 10 million copies. Beyond that, they enjoyed eight Top 40 singles, two Platinum-certified video collections and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.” Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is a eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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Apr 21, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
The honor marks the second time in three years the venue has won “Casino/Resort of the Year”
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 21, 2026) –– Mohegan Sun Arena has once again been recognized among the live entertainment industry’s elite, earning “Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards. Held at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, the ceremony celebrated the most innovative and successful artists, tours, companies, venues, and executives shaping live entertainment worldwide. This latest honor marks Mohegan Sun Arena’s second win of the same Pollstar award in just three years, reinforcing its standing as a premier destination for world‑class live events.
“This recognition by Pollstar is a true testament to the hard work, passion, and dedication of everyone involved in making Mohegan Sun Arena what it is today,” said Joe Soper, Vice President of Sports & Entertainment at Mohegan Sun. “Earning this honor for the second time in just three years speaks volumes about the consistency and excellence of our team and our partners, with a special thanks to Jimmy Koplik and the Live Nation CT team. As we look ahead, we’re excited about the future of Mohegan Sun Arena and the memorable experiences still to come.”
For more than 40 years, Pollstar has served as The Voice of Live Entertainment, delivering the most up‑to‑date, relevant, and trusted data for the global concert industry while setting the standard for industry coverage worldwide. This latest recognition as “Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the Pollstar Awards adds to a long list of national entertainment awards earned by Mohegan Sun. Recently, Mohegan Sun was also named “Best Casino Concert Venue” in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
As the award‑winning Mohegan Sun Arena celebrates its 25th Anniversary in November, the venue continues to exemplify the standard of excellence recognized by Pollstar. The milestone year will be highlighted by recently announced special anniversary performances from Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and nine‑time GRAMMY® Award winners Metallica, who also won “Rock Tour of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards. Beyond the Arena, Mohegan Sun’s live entertainment offerings include the Wolf Den, Comix Roadhouse, novelle, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, The Cabaret Theatre, and the Sun Patio.
The annualPollstar Awards feature over 40 categories that honor the top tours, venues, live music executives, agencies, production companies and more. The “Casino/Resort of the Year” category was an addition to the awards in 2024. The Pollstar Awards are the only peer-voted live entertainment industry awards. Bad Bunny, Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson and Adam Sandler, who have all played live for thousands of Mohegan Sun Arena fans, were also among the major winners at the event Los Angeles on April 15, 2026.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.” Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide“ #1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is a eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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Apr 20, 2026 | Breaking News
R&B Trio Takes the Stage Saturday, September 19th at 8:00pm
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 20, 2026) –– The stars behind timeless hits like “I’ll Make Love To You” and “End of the Road,” Boyz II Men, one of the most successful R&B groups of all time are set to return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, September 19, 2026, bringing their signature harmonies and soulful ballads back to Uncasville for an 8:00pm show.
Tickets for Boyz II Men go on sale Friday, April 24th, at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 25th.
Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to tour with their timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. The band has penned and performed some of the most celebrated classics of the past three decades. Music lovers can expect favorites such as “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day” and “Motownphilly.”
The group’s four GRAMMY® Awards are just the tip of the iceberg. Throughout their 30 plus-year career, Boyz II Men has also won a whopping nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Music Awards and a MOBO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Boyz II Men’s accolades also include receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Casino Entertainment Award for the group’s acclaimed residency at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, which launched in 2013.
The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. The reason is abundantly clear — for the past three decades, Boyz II Men has given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes and for Boyz II Men, the hits just keep on coming. The group continues to bring its legendary act to stages across the world.
In 2021, Boyz II Men starred in ABC’s A Very Boy Band Holiday, Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes, and CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends. In November 2023, Boyz II Men starred in a national television spot by recreating the iconic Chili’s Baby Back Ribs jingle, which turned into a viral sensation for the next generation.
The trio opened the 2024 NFL season by singing the national anthem for Monday Night Football and performed it again at F1 in Las Vegas last November. Ending the 2024 holiday season Boyz II Men also collaborated with the Kelce brothers for a new Christmas song.
In 2025, the group announced they will be working on a biopic movie and documentary. Most recently they are featured on music from the Disneyland Resort 70th celebration with their rendition of “Rainbow Connection.” As they continue to tour across the world the group just wrapped a sold-out tour run called “The New Edition Way.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.” Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide“ #1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is a eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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Apr 20, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Rapper performs live as part of the Sun Patio Concert Series
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 20, 2026) – The Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun is set to host an unforgettable night of Hip‑Hop as Rick Ross makes a highly anticipated appearance as part of the Sun Patio Concert Series. The acclaimed rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur will take the stage Saturday, September 5th, 2026, with the show beginning at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24th, 2026, with purchasing options available through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on April 25th.
All Sun Patio Concert Series shows are general admission and take place rain or shine. This premier outdoor event space at Mohegan Sun features a full bar and deck, available to guests 21+.
Rick Ross rose to national prominence in 2006 when his breakout single “Hustlin’” put Miami back on Hip‑Hop’s map and introduced audiences to his unmistakable voice and larger‑than‑life persona. His debut album, Port of Miami, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and launched a remarkable run in which every one of his studio albums has landed in the Top Ten. Known for cinematic production and luxury‑themed storytelling, Ross has delivered platinum‑certified hits such as “The Boss,” “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” and “Aston Martin Music,” while earning nine Grammy nominations, for God Forgives, I Don’t and Port of Miami 2. The Hip-Hop veteran has his upcoming album “Set In Stone” due out this year, which features the chart-topping radio single “Minks In Miami” featuring French Montana and Max B.
Beyond his solo success, Ross is the founder of Maybach Music Group, a powerhouse label that has helped elevate the careers of artists including Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, and French Montana. One of hip‑hop’s most sought‑after collaborators, Ross has contributed standout verses to major hits by DJ Khaled, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Chris Brown, and others, cementing his reputation as a commanding presence across eras and styles. His influence remained dominant throughout the 2010s, with chart‑topping albums such as Mastermind and Teflon Don, plus the multi‑platinum success of Maybach Music releases.
Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi and raised in Carol City, Florida, Ross began rapping in the mid‑1990s before breaking through with Def Jam under the leadership of Jay‑Z. His later releases, including Rather You Than Me, Port of Miami 2, and Richer Than I Ever Been (2021), reflect both personal growth and enduring hit‑making power. Nearly two decades into his career, Rick Ross remains a defining force in modern Hip‑Hop—balancing legacy, relevance, and unmatched presence on and off the stage.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Apr 20, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
One of music’s most iconic voices returns on Sunday, July 19th, 2026
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 20, 2026) –– Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons will make their 22nd stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at 7:00pm, as The Last Encores tour celebrates more than 60 years of music history.
Tickets to see 27th Mohegan Sun Walk Of Fame honoree go on sale Friday, April 24th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Valli’s fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, April 25th, subject to availability.
The original Jersey boy, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. Frankie has sold 175 million records to date. His incredible career with the Four Seasons and his solo success has spawned countless hit singles and his songs have been omnipresent in iconic movies such as Grease, The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing, Mrs. Doubtfire, Conspiracy Theory and The Wanderers. Over 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” from Nancy Wilson’s jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill’s Hip-Hop makeover.
The Broadway musical Jersey Boys, based on Valli’s life, is the twelfth longest-running show on Broadway and has been seen by over 30 million people.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.” Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide“ #1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is a eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.
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