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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Aug 24, 2026 | Entertainment
Multi-Platinum Violinist, Dancer and Aerialist Returns with Her Acclaimed Holiday Spectacular on Thursday, December 3rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 24, 2026) – Multi-platinum, award-winning violinist Lindsey Stirling has announced her return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, December 3, 2026, as part of her acclaimed Snow Waltz Holiday Tour. Celebrating its ninth year, the holiday spectacular blends music, dance, aerial acrobatics and theatrical production into a magical seasonal experience for fans of all ages. The announcement follows the recent gold certification of Stirling’s chart-topping 2017 holiday album, Warmer in the Winter, featuring her beloved rendition of “Carol of the Bells.”
Tickets to see Lindsey Stirling at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, August 28th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, August 29th, subject to availability.
Citi is the official card of the Lindsey Stirling Snow Waltz Holiday Tour. Citi card members will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday, August 26th at 10:00am local time until Friday, August 28th at 9:00am local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit citientertainment.com.
VIP tickets can be purchased at lindseystirlingvip.com, which includes exclusive experiences including front row seating, a meet & greet, exclusive Lindsey Stirling Collectible Blind Box Characters and an invitation to a pre-show experience. There, fans can check out a Christmas gallery featuring costumes and memorabilia curated by Lindsey, a special photo opp, and so much more.
“I put a little bit of spookiness into it,” she said about her unique holiday concert performances. “I’m a big fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas as well as Harry Potter, which I feel like marries a little bit of that magic and spooky.”
Lindsey has indeed become a holiday staple, a “must-see” yuletide concert stage performer since the release of her first Christmas album, the chart-topping Warmer in the Winter, and its Top 10 AC radio single “Carol of the Bells.” Her second Christmas album, Snow Waltz, also reached #1 on the U.S. Top Classical Albums and hit #2 on the Top Holiday Albums chart. Stirling’s annual Snow Waltz Tour, with over 1 million tickets sold across nine years, delivers a magical holiday experience with whimsical yet daring choreography, stunning visuals, and genre-defying arrangements of holiday classics and originals that captivate fans of all ages.
That is quintessential Stirling, an arresting artist who stylishly blends sonics with visuals and defies easy categorization. She mixes pop, rock, classical, hip-hop, and electronica, then tops it all off with meticulous attention to impactful, thematic album and video artwork.
Stirling’s auspicious introduction arrived in 2010 when she was a finalist on America’s Got Talent, however things really kick started once she uploaded her first video to YouTube. Her self-titled, now platinum-certified debut album in 2012 set the stage for six more lauded studio efforts, including 2014’s stunning Shatter Me, another gold-seller, and 2024’s Duality, an experimental opus that embraces Lindsey’s indie music spirit with extravagant soundscapes and guest performances by Royal & the Serpent and Walk Off the Earth. Duality also inspired a 40-dates tour in 2024, and a deluxe edition featuring exciting new tracks alongside fan favorites including Chrissy Costanza, Rachel Platten, and Shuba.
For tour updates, visit LindseyStirling.com/tour or on Stirling’s socials (@LindseyStirling on Instagram and TikTok).
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT LINDSEY STIRLING
Few artists embody the boundless creativity and gifts of the dazzling, multi-award-winning musician Lindsey Stirling. Known for her extraordinary talents as an electronic violinist, dancer and performer, Lindsey’s spectacular live show tours with stunning frequency and continually sells out iconic venues around the globe. Her groundbreaking vision has gained her millions of adoring fans worldwide, four Billboard chart-topping albums and two Billboard Music Awards, including Top Dance/Electronic Album for her third studio release, Brave Enough. Her gold-selling holiday album, Warmer in the Winter, catapulted to the #1 spot on Billboard, Amazon and iTunes Holiday Album charts upon release and lead single “Carol of the Bells” made history as the only instrumental song ever to reach the Top 10 at AC Radio. Lindsey’s song “Shatter Me” featuring Lzzy Hale (of Halestorm) recently garnered platinum status. A New York Times bestselling author (and creator of her own comic book), Lindsey felt compelled to push her boundaries even further for her seventh full-length effort, Duality, ultimately embracing a whole new level of freedom in her songwriting. For more information, visit lindseystirling.com.
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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Aug 11, 2026 | Entertainment
Celebrating 20 Years of Enjoy the Ride Live on Thursday, November 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 11, 2026) – GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Sugarland will bring The Ride or Die Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, November 12, 2026, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Enjoy the Ride, the landmark album that cemented Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush as one of music’s most beloved duos.
Tickets to see Sugarland at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, August 14th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, August 15th, subject to availability.
Kicking off October 1st in St. Augustine, FL, the tour will travel across the country before wrapping November 21st in Dallas, TX. The dates will deliver a dynamic, high-energy live experience featuring the band’s extensive catalog from the last 20+ years, from hit singles to fan favorites.
“Enjoy the Ride was such a turning point album,” said Nettles. “It literally catapulted us onto the ride of our lives with a carnival of hits and a life on The Road. We couldn’t let its anniversary pass without marking it as something special with our fans, live and on tour!”
“There is truly nothing more satisfying than the lights going up on the Sugarland stage and feeling our songs rumble out of the speakers,” mused Bush. “I’m excited just thinking about it and even more thrilled to be celebrating the anniversary of Enjoy The Ride.”
Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums. Achieving an astounding seven No. 1 singles and nearly 2 billion streams to date, some of their most iconic songs include PLATINUM-certified “All I Want to Do” and “Stay,” 2X PLATINUM “Stuck Like Glue” as well as GOLD-certified “Baby Girl,” “It Happens,” “Settlin’,” “Something More” and “Want To.” Their critical and mainstream appeal have been magnified with industry accolades – five consecutive CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year (2007-2011), five ACM Awards (including Song of the Year and Single of the Year) and GRAMMY® Awards for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Country Song for “Stay.”
In addition to the global superstardom they’ve reached with Sugarland, both Nettles and Bush have experienced overwhelming success with their solo work. Most recently, Nettles wrote the book, lyrics, and score for the new off-Broadway musical Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, in which she starred as the title character. The show world premiered in Summer 2026 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) at the World Trade Center in New York, directed by Tony winner Mary Zimmerman.
As part of Sugarland, Bush helped shape hits including “Stay,” “Baby Girl,” “Stuck Like Glue,” and “Life in a Northern Town,” while also co-founding the acclaimed folk-rock duo Billy Pilgrim with Andrew Hyra and leading projects including Dark Water, Cabin Chill, and a successful solo career. As a producer, Bush has become one of Nashville’s most in-demand collaborators, earning multiple CMA and ACM Award nominations and frequently topping Billboard’s Country Producers chart. He has produced chart-topping projects for Megan Moroney — including her most recent Billboard 200 No. 1 album Cloud 9 — as well as work for Lanie Gardner, K. Michelle, and Runaway June. Through his work with Moroney, Bush has also produced recordings featuring Brooks & Dunn, Ed Sheeran, Kenny Chesney, Jamey Johnson, and Kacey Musgraves. In 2024, Billy Pilgrim marked its Grand Ole Opry debut.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mohegansun.com.
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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Aug 5, 2026 | Entertainment, General News
Rising Singer, Songwriter and Viral Sensation Takes the Stage on Sunday, September 27th
One of music’s fastest-rising new artists, KELS, is set to bring her genre-blending sound and live show to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre (The Cab) on Sunday, September 27th. The performance will showcase the breakout star whose viral success, powerful vocals and rapidly growing fan base have made her one of the most talked-about emerging artists of the year. The performance is slated for 8:00pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm.
Tickets to see KELS in The Cab go on sale Friday, August 7th via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, August 8th, subject to availability.
Originally from Pittsburgh and now based in Atlanta, KELS first captured industry attention by launching a self-managed 52-show U.S. tour without the support of a record label or management team. Her relentless work ethic and unique sound quickly attracted notice from some of music’s most respected names, earning co-signs from Big Boi and Timbaland and helping position her as one of the industry’s most promising new artists.
KELS experienced a breakout moment in late 2025 and early 2026 when her hit song “Gone” went viral across social media platforms. The momentum propelled her to more than one million followers across social media and generated more than 10 million streams in just six months, introducing her music to audiences around the world.
A proud Pittsburgh native, KELS returned home earlier this year to perform during the 2026 NFL Draft, further cementing her growing national profile. Just weeks later, she delivered the national anthem at Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals, another landmark moment in a year filled with career-defining milestones.
The June 2026 release of her debut EP, Dirty Blues Princess, showcased KELS’ ability to blend genres while delivering authentic storytelling and dynamic performances. The project has been widely praised for its originality and has helped establish KELS as one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary music.
With a growing catalog of fan-favorite songs, major performance opportunities and a rapidly expanding audience, KELS continues to build momentum as a live performer and recording artist. Her appearance in The Cab offers fans the opportunity to experience one of music’s most exciting rising stars in an intimate and energetic concert setting.
For more information and to purchase tickets, 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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Aug 4, 2026 | Entertainment
Featuring Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio Live on Thursday, November 5th
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 4, 2026) – Progressive rock powerhouse BEAT will bring its celebrated live performance to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, November 5th. Featuring legendary musicians Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio, the ensemble continues its acclaimed interpretation of the iconic 1980s King Crimson catalog while expanding its repertoire for a new chapter of performances.
Tickets to see BEAT at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, August 7th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, August 8th, subject to availability.
BEAT unites former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and legendary drummer Terry Bozzio for a powerful live celebration of King Crimson’s groundbreaking music. When the ensemble’s existence was first made public on April 2, 2024, the vision was to present a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 1980s King Crimson albums – Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair. The project quickly became a global success, selling out venues across the U.S. and expanding to performances throughout Mexico, South America, Japan, the United Kingdom and Europe.
For the upcoming tour, fans can expect an evolved live experience featuring Bozzio behind the drum kit and the addition of material from King Crimson’s 1990s catalog. While continuing to evolve and expand its repertoire, BEAT remains true to the music and the spirit that inspired the ensemble from its inception, earning widespread praise for its musicianship, chemistry and adventurous approach to one of progressive rock’s most celebrated catalogs.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mohegansun.com.
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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Jul 20, 2026 | Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 20, 2026) – International music icon Ricky Martin will bring his electrifying live performance to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 18th, 2026. The 7:30pm show will be an unforgettable evening of chart-topping hits, unparalleled stage production, and the high-energy showmanship that has captivated audiences around the world.
Tickets to see Ricky Martin at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, July 24th via Ticketmaster, with fans set to experience an unforgettable night featuring global hits like Livin’ La Vida Loca. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, July 25th.
Ricky Martin is one of the most influential and enduring figures in global music and entertainment. A groundbreaking artist whose career has transcended language, culture, and genre, Martin has sold over 95 million albums worldwide, earned 95 platinum and 40 gold records, and received countless accolades, including two GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMYs (among them Latin GRAMMY Person of the Year), fourteen Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, twelve Latin Billboard Awards, nine World Music Awards, and two American Music Awards. In 2025, MTV recognized Ricky Martin as its first-ever Latin Icon, honoring his historic impact on music, culture, and representation worldwide.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Martin rose to prominence as a member of Menudo before launching his solo career in 1991. He quickly became a superstar in the Spanish-speaking world, with landmark hits such as “María” and the global phenomenon “La Copa de la Vida,” whose success culminated in a defining performance at the 41st Annual GRAMMY Awards, a moment widely regarded as pivotal in the global rise of Latin pop music.
Throughout his career, Martin has continually reinvented himself, releasing critically and commercially successful albums including Música + Alma + Sexo, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, which won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2016 GRAMMY Awards, and the acclaimed EP Pausa, which earned a Latin GRAMMY Award in 2020. His tours and live performances consistently sell out arenas and stadiums around the world.
Beyond music, Martin has built an equally notable career as an actor and producer. He has starred on Broadway in Les Misérables and Evita, appeared in acclaimed television series such as Glee, and earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Antonio D’Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Most recently, he stars in two seasons of Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, alongside Laura Dern, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, and Carol Burnett, receiving widespread critical praise.
In recent years, Martin has continued to expand his artistic reach with projects such as Ricky Martin Sinfónico, performed alongside prestigious orchestras around the world, including two sold-out shows at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles under the direction of renowned music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel.
He has also joined Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull for The Trilogy Tour, one of the most successful tours across the U.S. and Canada. For the past two years, he has performed all over the world with his sold-out show Ricky Martin Live tour.
An artist, performer, author, and humanitarian, Ricky Martin remains a defining voice of his generation, continually shaping the global cultural landscape through his music, performances, and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.
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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