Oct 1, 2026 | Comedy, Community Relations, Employment
12th Annual Event to take place Saturday, November 14th featuring an Opening Ceremony at The Shops at Mohegan Sun, followed by a free Expo in the Uncas Ballroom
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 1, 2026) – On Saturday, November 14th, Mohegan Sun is proud to host the 12th Annual Vets Rock, a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. This free, community-focused event will feature an inspiring Opening Ceremony, and a veteran resource expo bringing together services, opportunities, and connections for those who serve.
Vets Rock 2026 is free to attend and open to guests of all ages.
Opening Ceremony
WTNH’s Gil Simmons will once again serve as MC for the opening ceremony, set for 11:00am in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. The November 14th event marks his 10th year hosting this special opening ceremony. This cereomony begins with a presentation by the Mohegan Tribal Color Guard and a national anthem, followed by remarks by Jeff Hamilton, President and General Manager of Mohegan Sun, and other notable guest speakers.
The ceremony will set the tone for a meaningful day dedicated to honoring the service, sacrifice, and commitment of America’s military community.
Vets Rock Expo
From Noon to 4:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom, the Vets Rock Expo will connect veterans and active-duty military members with valuable resources, including a job fair, veteran service organizations, veteran-owned businesses, and programs designed to make an impact. Guests 21 and older can also participate in a complimentary Casino 101 tournament. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore services, benefits, and career resources while engaging with fellow veterans, service members, and community partners. Come connect and discover all that Vets Rock has to offer.
Year-Round Military Discounts at Mohegan Sun
As a thank you to those who have served, Mohegan Sun proudly offers year-round military discounts to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and military dependents at more than 40 dining and retail locations throughout the property. Guests must present a valid Military ID to participate. A complete list of participating venues and offers can be found at mohegansun.com.
For more information about Vets Rock 2026, including participating vendors and event updates, visit mohegansun.com/vetsrock.
ABOUT VETS ROCK FOUNDATION, LLC
Vets Rock Foundation, LLC is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 by The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. The organization was created to support and benefit veterans, active and reserve military members, and their families. Its annual Vets Rock event is a free exposition-style gathering that provides access to employment opportunities, educational resources, Veteran Service Organizations, and veteran-owned businesses while fostering connections within the military community.
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, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, 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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Sep 28, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment
TICKETS AND ALL INFORMATION AT TOMSEGURA.COM/TOUR
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 28, 2026) – Today actor, comedian, writer, entrepreneur and one of the biggest names in the comedy business, Tom Segura, announced the first leg of his new stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Preposterous. Following his 2024-2025 global tour Come Together, Segura announced 30 new cities to start his 2027 tour and is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 30, 2027!
Tickets will be available on presale starting Wednesday, September 30th at 10:00am before the general on sale Friday, October 2nd. Tickets and all tour dates can be found at tomsegura.com/tour.
Before Tom kicks off his 2027 tour, he’ll be headlining the first ever Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa, AZ at Sloan Park. The two-day comedy event features Bill Burr, Tom Segura and special guest Rachel Feinstein on October 17th and on the following night, October 18th, Dave Chapelle with Andrew Santino. Single and two day passes on sale now at fastballcomedy.com.
ABOUT TOM SEGURA
Actor, comedian, writer, and entrepreneur Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. Following his highly successful I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour, where he played over 300 shows, Segura completed his Come Together Tour, which sold out venues around the world and culminated with the release of his Netflix comedy special Teacher on Christmas Eve 2025. Teacher marks Segura’s sixth Netflix special, following Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), Completely Normal (2014), and Sledgehammer (2023).
Segura is currently filming in Live Nation Studios, Hartbeat & ATC’s Golf Trip alongside Andrew Santino, Tim Simons, John Stamos, and Heather Graham, directed by Nicholas Thomas. Last year, he produced and starred in El Tigre, a story about a regular guy named Jeff who must pretend to be a cartel boss after being mistaken for him during a trip to Mexico. Alongside Segura, El Tigre stars Luke Wilson, Tim Baltz, Arturo Castro and Genesis Rodriguez. Segura’s film credits include the STX release Countdown, Instant Family, Opening Act, and Flinch.
Segura also stars in the Netflix dark comedy series Bad Thoughts, which he created, wrote, directed, and produced through his company, Your Mom’s House Studios. The series earned Segura an Emmy nomination in 2025, for Outstanding Performer in a Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series. Additionally, Bad Thoughts itself received an Emmy Nomination in 2026 for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series. Season 2 premiered on Netflix in Spring 2026.
Segura is the founder and operator of Your Mom’s House Studios, a podcast network he built into one of the most influential platforms in comedy. The network is home to hit shows including Your Mom’s House, co-hosted by Christina P and 2 Bears 1 Cave, co-hosted with Bert Kreischer, along with a growing slate of podcasts that reach millions of listeners each week.
Under Segura’s leadership, YMH Studios was an early innovator in livestream podcast events, helping redefine how comedy audiences engage with creators.
In June 2022, Segura released his New York Times Bestselling book I’d Like to Play Alone, Please to wide praise, with Forbes calling it “laugh out loud funny.” Paste Magazine described him as, “…having a natural and capable storytelling ability, one that lifts his narratives out of average anecdote fare and plants them firmly in hilarious ground.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice 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. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
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Sep 16, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment
Fresh off appearances on Kill Tony and being featured on Netflix is a Joke, Ari Matti is Live in The Cab for Four Shows Beginning December 17th
Internationally acclaimed comedian Ari Matti is slated for four performances at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre (The Cab). Known for his bold storytelling, quick wit and appearances on Kill Tony, Matti has emerged as one of comedy’s fastest-rising
talents. Performances begin on Thursday, December 17th with an 8:00pm show, followed by an 8:00pm show on Friday, December 18th, and a 7:00pm & 10:00pm performance on Saturday, December 19th!
Tickets to see Ari Matti in The Cab are on-sale Friday, September 4th at comixroadhouse.com.
Ari Matti is an Estonian-born stand-up comedian known for his bold, high-energy style, sharp observational humor, and effortless charm on stage. Blending his Eastern European roots with global experiences, he’s spent over 12 years entertaining audiences worldwide with stories about growing up in Eastern Europe and his unfiltered point of view on life. He’s performed across the United States, the UK, Europe, Canada, Asia, and Australia, including a standout year in Vancouver headlining for Yuk Yuk’s and The Comedy Mix. Back home in Estonia, Ari made comedy history with his 2021 tour, selling over 20,000 tickets — a milestone that pushed him to chase the American comedy scene. That leap paid off. Ari is now a regular on Kill Tony, the world’s #1 live podcast, recorded at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, and has taken the stage for Kill Tony Live at Madison Square Garden in both 2024 and 2025. His set from Kill Tony: Once Upon a Time in Austin helped the special crack Netflix’s Top 10 in multiple countries earlier this year. With his Eastern European charm, fearless perspective, and electric stage presence, Ari continues to turn heads in one of comedy’s fastest-growing scenes. Ari Matti takes the stage at The Cab, part of the Comix Roadhouse family of entertainment at Mohegan Sun. Comix Roadhouse earned Connecticut Magazine’s 2026 Best of Connecticut statewide win for “Best Casino Casual Dining,” along with OpenTable’s 2026 Diners’ Choice Award, making it one of the region’s premier destinations to eat, drink, and be entertained.
Also announced recently, The Cabaret Theatre will host breakout artist KELS on September 27th and the holiday dance comedy Nut/Cracked for two nights this December. For more information on entertainment at The Cabaret Theatre visit: mohegansun.com/cabaret
ABOUT THE CABARET THEATRE
The 450-seat Cabaret Theatre, known also as “The Cab” is a beautiful venue in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky that returned in full force in 2025, hosting acts like Anthony Rodia, Roy Wood, Jr., The Bacon Brothers and more. Throughout its history, “The Cab” has showcased dynamic music, popular comedy performances and intimate special events. Opened in 2002, top performers and personalities who have had events inside The Cabaret Theatre include: Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Tony Danza, Neil Sedaka, Joey McIntyre, Michael Bublé, Lou Rawls, Tony Bennett, Wanda Sykes, Paul Anka, Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando, Derek Jeter, Aaron Lewis, Indigo Girls, Dave Attell, Chris Botti, Air Supply and Chelsea Handler.
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Aug 26, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Nut/Cracked, The Gang Group’s version of The Nutcracker, is part holiday tradition and part laugh-out-loud comedy, with unforgettable daning. It arrives at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre (The Cab) for back-to-back dates beginning Friday, December 4th. With jazz, tap, ballet and a cheeky dose of humor, these family friendly shows are slated for 7:00pm, with tickets on-sale this Friday, August 28th via Ticketmaster.
Nut/Cracked is a genre blending celebration of the winter holidays, as The Bang Group & Choreographer David Parker liberate the famous ballet from its plot and tradition. The show seeks a new identity as a free-wheeling, genre-fluid vaudeville which breaks apart elements of the holiday season: surprise, anticipation, greed, community, generosity, and delight in a series of dances drawing inspiration from all corners of the dance canon—tap riffs and en pointe ballet by way of bubble wrap, disco, and Chinese take-out noodles, with modern and post-modern dance, disco, social forms and pure invention. Nothing is sacred as Nut/Cracked twists and melds various dance traditions into an ode to American eclecticism that honors the power of the human urge to dance while riding Tchaikovsky’s voluptuous waves of rhythm.
Praised by The New York Times as “immensely entertaining” and “intensely musical,” this production combines humor and artistry to leave audiences seeing The Nutcracker in a whole new light.
Tickets for both Nut/Cracked performances in The Cab go on sale Friday, August 28th via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, August 29th, subject to availability.
For more information, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT THE CABARET THEATRE
The 450-seat Cabaret Theatre, known also as “The Cab” is a beautiful venue in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Sky that returned in full force in 2025, hosting acts like Anthony Rodia, Roy Wood, Jr., The Bacon Brothers and more. Throughout its history, “The Cab” has showcased dynamic music, popular comedy performances and intimate special events. Opened in 2002, top performers and personalities who have had events inside The Cabaret Theatre include: Dionne Warwick, Al Jarreau, Tony Danza, Neil Sedaka, Joey McIntyre, Michael Bublé, Lou Rawls, Tony Bennett, Wanda Sykes, Paul Anka, Smothers Brothers, Tony Orlando, Derek Jeter, Aaron Lewis, Indigo Girls, Dave Attell, Chris Botti, Air Supply and Chelsea Handler.
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May 19, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, May 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 18, 2026) –– Today, 3x GRAMMY Award-winning country duo Dan + Shay announced The Young Tour across North America this fall, in support of their forthcoming studio album, Young, arriving August 21st via Warner Records Nashville. Promoted by Live Nation, the 26-date run kicks off Friday, September 11th in Noblesville, IN at Ruoff Music Center before making a stop in Uncasville at Mohegan Sun Arena for a 7:00pm show with special guest Josh Ross on Saturday, September 26th.
Tickets go on sale Friday May 22nd via Ticketmaster, with Box Office sales beginning on Saturday, May 23rd.
Recently, Dan + Shay released the first two tracks from their upcoming sixth studio album, Young — Say So and Young. The album follows their critically acclaimed project Bigger Houses, which featured the GRAMMY-nominated No. 1 single Bigger Houses.
Last night, the duo gave the live debut performance of Say So at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, where they were also nominated for Duo of the Year.
ABOUT DAN + SHAY
3x GRAMMY Award-winning duo Dan + Shay have entered one of the most prolific seasons of their storied 13 year career thus far. The global superstars have amassed more than 14 BILLION streams globally and 139 worldwide career Multi-PLATINUM, PLATINUM and GOLD sales certifications to date, including 60 US RIAA and 81 international awards. They have also garnered significant recognition, being honored with eight American Music Awards for Favorite Country Duo, four ACM Awards for Duo of the Year, two CMA Awards for Duo of the Year, two PCCA Group/Duo of the Year awards, and three Billboard Music Awards for Top Country Duo/Group.
Dan + Shay became the first-ever coaching duo on NBC’s Emmy-winning program The Voice in 2024. The celebrated duo brought a wealth of experience to their team, with impressive accolades that include becoming the first and only artist to win the GRAMMY Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance 3x consecutively since the category’s inception (2021 – “10,000 Hours,” 2020 – “Speechless,” 2019 – “Tequila”).
They recently celebrated their eleventh #1 single at country radio with the GRAMMY nominated title track of their fifth studio album, Bigger Houses (2023). Co-produced by the band’s Dan Smyers and Scott Hendricks, Bigger Houses helped the duo further etch their permanent mark on country music.
With an impressive track record and a clear dedication to their craft, Dan + Shay continue to be a dominant force in country music and beyond. With new music on the horizon in 2026, the celebrated hitmakers are certain to further solidify their impressive musical legacy.
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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May 18, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment, Uncategorized
Fan‑Favorite Comedian Takes The Stage Saturday, April 10, 2027
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 18, 2026) –– Stand-up comedian and musician Matt Mathews is set to bring his highly anticipated Not What I Ordered World Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena for one night only on Saturday, April 10, 2027 at 8:00pm.
With a massive social media following spanning more than 15 million fans, Mathews brings his unfiltered, wildly relatable storytelling to the stage. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, with Box Office sales beginning the following day.
Matt Mathews is a comedian, singer/songwriter, and unapologetic trailblazer whose raw honesty, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable Southern charm have made him one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Mathews first captured national attention during the pandemic with his viral “farm chore” videos, turning everyday chaos, unfiltered storytelling, and authentic humor into a social media phenomenon. Today, he has built a devoted audience of more than 15 million followers and generated over a billion views across platforms.
What started as a playful escape from his full-time career as a boudoir photographer quickly evolved into a breakout comedy career. After performing stand-up for the first time in 2022, Mathews rapidly went from small clubs to sold-out theaters and arenas across the country. His wildly successful Boujee On A Budget Tour sold more than 250,000 tickets and included multiple performances at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium as well as his first-ever arena show in his hometown of Birmingham.
Now, Mathews returns to the stage with his newest tour, Not What I Ordered — a hilarious and deeply personal look at life not going according to plan. Through stories about relationships, family, fame, farm life, mental health, and the chaos of everyday living, Mathews delivers the kind of brutally honest comedy that has made fans feel like they’ve known him forever. Equal parts outrageous, heartfelt, and wildly relatable, the tour showcases his unique ability to turn life’s messiest moments into unforgettable comedy.
Mathews’ work is rooted in his real-life experiences as a farmer, barrel racer, entrepreneur, proud Alabamian, and openly gay entertainer navigating the industry with authenticity and humor. His perspective has earned him recognition from Deadline, which named him among the “Future of Comedy,” as well as praise from The Advocate for the path he continues to carve in entertainment.
Whether performing stand-up, recording music, or filming from the farm, Matt Mathews continues to build a career entirely on his own terms — proving that sometimes life may be not what you ordered, but it might turn out even better. For tour dates, music updates, and more, visit mattmathews.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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