Apr 8, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
World‑Renowned Vocal Trio Brings Their Acclaimed World Tour To Uncasville On Sunday, November 15th, 2026
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 8, 2026) – Today, world‑renowned vocal trio Il Volo announced they will bring their acclaimed World Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at 8:00pm. USA TODAY exclusively announced the fall 2026 tour dates this morning – read the interview and announcement HERE.
Tickets for Il Volo at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, April 17th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 18th, subject to availability.
Tomorrow, the internationally acclaimed group will celebrate their fall tour announcement and the upcoming kickoff of their spring tour in NYC this week with a very special performance at the TODAY Show at 9:00am ET/PT.
Il Volo is one of the biggest names in classical crossover pop worldwide, captivating audiences on every continent for 17 years now. With nearly one million followers on Instagram, over two million subscribers on YouTube, over three million likes on TikTok, and a rabid international fan base, the trio has reach across the globe, garnering over 1.1 billion views on YouTube and over 660 million global streams on Spotify alone.
Last summer, Il Volo performed in Rome in the presence of Pope Leo XIV, during the Giubileo dei Giovani, offering an intense moment of spiritual reflection that resonated deeply with the thousands of young people gathered in the city. The trio also took part in “Grace for the World”, a special global peace event that gathered international artists such as Pharrell Williams, Karol G, Andrea Bocelli, John Legend and many more for a powerful message of unity through music. Another major moment of the year was their recent appearance at the ATP Finals 2025 in Turin, where they opened the event with a powerful rendition of the “Inno di Mameli (Italian National Anthem)” in front of a sold-out arena and millions of viewers worldwide.
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 an 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 7, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Rock ‘n’ Roll icon brings It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! to Uncasville on Saturday, August 8th at 7:30pm
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 7, 2026) –Rock ‘n’ roll icon Billy Idol is confirmed to bring his electrifying live show to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 8th at 7:30pm as part of his It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! Tour.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 10th at NOON, via Ticketmaster, with tickets also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 11th, subject to availability.
Idol’s live show has been hailed as “a strong, forceful show just crackling with energy” by the Houston Press, while Creative Loafingraves that Idol “has a lot left to offer and is capable of owning a concert stage with the same authority and charisma he’s always boasted” and the Dallas Observeradds that “over forty years into Billy Idol’s career, he remains just as remarkable as he started.” See what the media said about It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! HERE.
The new feature-length documentary film Billy Idol Should Be Dead, directed by three-time Grammy-winner Jonas Åkerlund and produced by Live Nation Studios, is streaming now on Hulu following a successful theatrical run. The documentary—hailed by critic Jeffrey Lyons as “informative and engaging,” while Forbes calls it “poignant” and “moving”—traces the life and career of punk pioneer turned rock ‘n’ roll icon Billy Idol. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into his emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock ‘n’ roll, fifty years into his career. Watch/share the film’s trailer, featuring Idol along with Billie Joe Armstrong, Miley Cyrus, Pete Townshend and more, HERE.
In addition to the new documentary, Idol is also a nominee for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 which will be announced shortly.
Idol’s first full-length album of new music in over a decade, Dream Into It, is out now on Dark Horse Records. The album reached #7 on the U.S. Top Albums Chart and #4 on the U.S. Current Rock Album Chart, #9 on the U.K. Official Album Sales Chart and #2 on the German Top 100 Album Chart. Dream Into It continues to see extensive critical acclaim from The New Yorker, New York Magazine, AARP The Magazine, Consequence, Billboard, USA Today and many more. See what the press has said and watch Idol’s appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (performing the single “77” feat. Avril Lavigne as well as discussing the new record with Kimmel) and “The Drew Barrymore Show” in the interactive one-sheet HERE.
The album includes performance and co-writing contributions throughout from Idol’s longtime guitarist/collaborator Steve Stevens plus appearances by Lavigne, Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart of The Kills, and is produced by Tommy English (Kacey Musgraves, blink 182, BØRNS, K. Flay). Stream/purchase the record HERE.
Idol’s greatest hits compilation Idolize Yourself: The Very Best Of Billy Idol is also available now via UMe, stream/purchase the record HERE.
ABOUT BILLY IDOL
For almost 50 years, Billy Idol has been one of the definitive faces and voices of rock’n’roll. Between 1977 and 1981, Idol released three albums with Generation X as their camera-ready frontman. In 1982, with guitarist Steve Stevens at his side, he embarked on a transatlantic/trans-genre solo career that integrated the bold and simple lines of punk and rock’n’roll decadence on songs like “Dancing With Myself,” “White Wedding,” Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without A Face,” “Cradle of Love” and more. Touring consistently around the world and showing no signs of slowing down, Idol released Dream Into It on Dark Horse Records in 2025, earning praise from fans and critics alike. In 2026, Idol will release Billy Idol Should Be Dead, the definitive documentary about his life and career.
ABOUT LIVE NATION STUDIOS
Live Nation Entertainment leads the industry bringing artists and their live shows to stages worldwide. Live Nation Studios (LNS) was created to help those same artists tell their stories. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy-nominated division is home to artist-driven films and TV series dedicated to sharing those groundbreaking, musically-inspired stories for audiences across the globe. LNS is riding an incredible wave of success including Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience recently being the #1 movie world wide; Anderson .Paak’s K-Pops! hit theaters as an AMC Exclusive; Rolling Loud, starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife, will premiere in cinemas this Summer; and the upcoming Noah Kahan: Out of Body doc was picked up as a Netflix Original and debuted at SXSW. Recent documentary premieres include Miley Cyrus’ Something Beautiful, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, Ty Dolla $ign’s Still Free TC, Dustin Lance Black’s Rock Out, Becky G’s Rebbeca and The French Montana Story: For Khadija. The latest scripted projects are Stages, New Years Rev—a Green Day story, as well as The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow. LNS’ previous projects include Gaga: Five Foot Two, Moonage Daydream with David Bowie and the critically acclaimed A Star is Born.
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 an 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 1, 2026 | Entertainment, Uncategorized
Live on Sunday, May 17, 2026
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 1, 2026) – Multi‑platinum R&B supergroup Blackstreet is confirmed to take the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, delivering a night of iconic hits beginning at 7:30pm.
Tickets for Blackstreet go on sale Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, and will be available for purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 4th.
Blackstreet stands as one of the most iconic R&B groups of all time—multi-platinum hitmakers, GRAMMY Award winners, and architects of a sound that shaped a generation.
Their legacy is anchored by massive career milestones, from the 7X Platinum success of Another Level to their global chart domination with the GRAMMY Award–winning “No Diggity,” which spent four weeks #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and now celebrates over 4.6 billion streams and 20 million+ singles collectively sold worldwide. Across three decades, Blackstreet’s catalog has remained a cultural force—sampled, celebrated, and rediscovered by new audiences year after year.
Led by the incomparable Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton, and Eric Williams, Blackstreet unites the signature voices behind some of R&B’s most enduring and beloved moments. Their chemistry, signature vocals, and unmistakable harmonies continue to deliver the authentic Blackstreet experience fans around the world know and love.
Blackstreet now begins a powerful new chapter, now signed to label and management with XOXO Entertainment Corp. With new music and a global tour on the horizon for 2026, the group is ready to elevate their legacy once again bringing the unmistakable Blackstreet sound into a new generation of R&B history.
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 an 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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Mar 30, 2026 | Entertainment, General News
Three shows across two nights, June 27–28, 2026
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 30, 2026) – Blue Man Group, the internationally acclaimed theatrical phenomenon, is bringing their signature blend of captivating music, interactive art, and audience engagement in their return to Mohegan Sun Arena for a three‑performance Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:00pm and Sunday, June 28, 2026 with performances at 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
Tickets for Blue Man Group go on sale Friday, April 3rd via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 4th. Tickets for Saturday, June 27th at 7:00pm are available HERE, while tickets for Sunday, June 28th at 2:00pm can be purchased HERE, and tickets for the Sunday, June 28 at 7:00pm performance are available HERE.
The beloved production will continue to showcase classic Blue Man favorites along with brand new content including the addition of a new character exclusive to the current Tour. The “Rockstar” is a dynamic multi-instrumentalist with striking blue hair who will join the Blue Men in creating a multi-sensory experience fans can remember for years to come. Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interactions and hilarious absurdity, showgoers will join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages.
Blue Man Group continues to redefine live entertainment through their combination of rhythmic artistry, groundbreaking technology and immersive audience interaction. The upcoming tour showcases over three decades of creative evolution, with the iconic trio continuing their legacy as innovators of experimental performance while consistently delivering their signature blend of musical innovation, visual spectacle and spontaneous humor that has captivated millions of fans worldwide.
ABOUT BLUE MAN GROUP
Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters and multiple creative explorations. Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show has expanded to additional domestic residencies playing in Las Vegas and multiple tours, reaching more than 50 million people worldwide. This year, Blue Man Group launched the return of their North American Tour (opening January 2026) and will be embarking on a Japan tour this summer. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics. Blue Man Group is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For more information, please visit BLUEMAN.com.
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 an 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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Mar 25, 2026 | Entertainment
En Vogue Joins the Superstar Lineup for August 28th Show at Mohegan Sun Arena
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 23, 2026) –Multi‑platinum, GRAMMY® Award‑winning supergroups TLC & SALT-N-PEPA announced they will unite for a landmark North American co‑headlining tour with special guest En Vogue, bringing the highly anticipated IT’S ICONIC Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, August 28th, 2026 beginning at 7:30pm. Marking the first time these three trailblazing groups have toured together, the IT’S ICONIC Tour celebrates decades of era‑defining hits, culture‑shifting influence, and timeless R&B and hip‑hop anthems.
Fans can secure their seats to hear live performances of iconic hits including “No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls,” “Push It,” “Shoop,” “Free Your Mind,” and “Don’t Let Go (Love)” when tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, with tickets available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Friday, March 27th.
ABOUT TLC
TLC is the best‑selling American girl group of all time, known for three decades of boundary‑breaking music, empowerment, and cultural impact. With four multi‑platinum albums, five GRAMMY Awards, and over 85 million records sold worldwide, the trio—T‑Boz, Chilli, and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes—became one of the most influential acts in pop and R&B history.
Their iconic catalog includes era‑defining hits like “Waterfalls,” “Creep,” “No Scrubs,” and “Unpretty,” songs that blended R&B, hip‑hop, and socially conscious storytelling. From their groundbreaking 1992 debut to the record‑shattering success of CrazySexyCool and the futuristic vision of FanMail, TLC set a new standard for the modern girl group. Their influence is widely acknowledged across generations, with artists from Beyoncé to Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Doja Cat, and BLACKPINK citing TLC as a major inspiration.
Today, TLC’s legacy continues to resonate across music, fashion, and culture. Their story of sisterhood and resilience takes center stage in CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical, debuting at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. in summer 2026 — a celebration of a group whose impact remains as powerful as ever.
ABOUT SALT-N-PEPA
SALT‑N‑PEPA—Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton—are pioneering icons who helped redefine hip‑hop. The first all‑female rap group to earn platinum status and the first female hip‑hop act inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Influence category, they broke barriers with unapologetic lyrics, bold femininity, and a legacy that empowered generations of women.
Rising during hip‑hop’s golden era, SALT‑N‑PEPA brought confidence, style, and mainstream appeal to the genre. Joined by DJ Spinderella, they became a cultural force with hits like “Push It,” “Expression,” “Let’s Talk About Sex,” “Shoop,” “Whatta Man,” and “None of Your Business”—the latter earning them a GRAMMY for Best Rap Performance.
More than 30 years later, their impact remains undeniable. With multi‑platinum albums, sold‑out tours, and honors including a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Salt‑N‑Pepa continue to inspire new generations. Their legacy is rooted in empowerment, resilience, and joy—women “who keep it pushing,” as Salt says, with timeless music proving hip‑hop’s staying power.
ABOUT EN VOGUE
En Vogue is one of the most successful and influential female vocal groups in music history, with over 20 million records sold, seven studio albums, six No. 1 R&B singles, and multiple major awards. Known for classics like “Hold On,” “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” “Free Your Mind,” “Whatta Man,” and “Don’t Let Go (Love),” they helped define the sound and style of modern R&B.
Formed in Oakland, the group blended rich harmonies with a hip‑hop edge, earning multi‑platinum success—most notably with their landmark 1992 album Funky Divas. Today, original members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and Maxine Jones continue to perform worldwide, with recent standout appearances at the 2025 NBA All‑Star Game, The Glastonbury Festival, and in film and TV projects like Coming 2 America and The Masked Singer.
Beyond music, En Vogue’s decades of on‑camera, live hosting, and entertainment experience keep them in demand across media and brand partnerships. Their legacy remains timeless—vocally elite, culturally impactful, and poised for their next chapter.
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 an 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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