May 26, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Chart-topping R&B superstar set for August 23, 2026
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 26, 2026) –– Today, 2x GRAMMY® Award winning R&B powerhouse Kehlani announced THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: North America. The 33-date tour, presented by Live Nation, is set to take over stages across North America including Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, August 23rd for a 7:00pm show. Special guests Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, TheARTI$t, and WASEEL will join as support.
Tickets to see Kehlani, the artist behind the hit Folded, at Mohegan Sun will go on sale Friday, May 29th, 2026, at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 30th. Kehlani has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket will be contributed towards The Kehlani Fund by Live Nation.
Kehlani continues her standout 2026 as her self-titled album, Kehlani, released last month, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with 69,000 equivalent album units earned – securing the biggest debut for an R&B album by a woman this year.
The project marks Kehlani’s fourth top 10 entry on the Billboard 200 and her third to land within the top 5. Across the charts, the album launches at #1 on the R&B Albums, #2 on Top Albums, #2 on Vinyl Albums, #5 on the Top Streaming Albums chart, and #5 on the Indie Stores Chart.
The album is powered by the massive success of Folded, which also earned Kehlani two GRAMMY® Awards this year for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. Folded is also notably the longest-running #1 song in Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart history, topping the respectable chart for over 17 weeks and counting. The track continues to resonate globally, now cemented as one of her most impactful records with its 2x Platinum certification.
Kehlani marks her first full-length release since her 2024 mixtape, While We Wait 2, ushering in a new era for the artist. With continued chart dominance and cultural impact, Kehlani solidifies her position as one of the defining voices in modern R&B.
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.” 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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026. 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 26, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Beloved Holiday Spectacular Takes The Stage
December 11–13 with Multiple Performances
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 26, 2026) –– Cirque Dreams Holidaze will captivate audiences in Uncasville this holiday season with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this nationally acclaimed annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Mohegan Sun Arena will have a weekend of performances from Friday, December 11th through Sunday, December 13th, with shows at 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday and a 2:00pm matinee on Sunday.
Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, May 29th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, with Box Office sales beginning Saturday, May 30th.
On Christmas Eve, young Clara returns home only to learn that a snowstorm may keep her family from joining her. Just as loneliness begins to settle in, two whimsical singers appear and whisk her away into HOLIDAZE—a fantastical world full of color, wonder, and breathtaking circus acts. As she journeys through this magical realm, Clara becomes part of the adventure, forming unexpected friendships and discovering her own courage. A mysterious key unlocks deeper layers of the story, leading her into a more mystical landscape where she fears her family may never return. But in a joyful twist, Clara is reunited with her loved ones, takes flight in a soaring aerial performance, and joins the entire cast in a heartwarming celebration of imagination, connection, and the true spirit of Christmas.
Reimagined for 2026, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE features a world-renowned cast of performers. The ensemble includes aerial circus acts, sleight-of-hand jugglers, fun-loving skippers, eye-popping acrobatics, and much more. With new music including beloved holiday favorites sung live, new sets, sparkling scenery, and stunning costumes, guests from children to seniors will be on the edge of their seats as holiday characters come to life on the most magical of nights.
Both critics and audiences alike agree that CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is a show for all ages to enjoy where families can make unforgettable memories together. And Broadway World exclaims, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”
ABOUT CIRQUE DREAMS
Cirque Dreams franchise is a globally recognized entertainment brand that has produced a wide array of live stage performances for Broadway, casinos, theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, and theatrical venues worldwide. Since 1993, millions of people have experienced Cirque Dreams productions across the globe. Combining the world’s finest contemporary circus artists with dynamic choreography and whimsical storytelling, Cirque Dreams productions have captured the hearts and imaginations of both audiences and critics alike. The Cirque Dreams franchise is produced by VStar Entertainment Group, a leading entertainment company acquired in 2018 by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. VStar has entertained millions of families with more than 40,000 live performances across 50+ countries.
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.” 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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026. 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 26, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
Tickets Available May 29th at 10:00am
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 26, 2026) –– Beloved alternative Rock band Third Eye Blind will take the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, with the show set to begin at 8:00pm. Known for their signature blend of alt-rock and Pop sensibilities, the group rose to fame with hits like Semi-Charmed Life, Jumper, and How’s It Going To Be.
Tickets for the highly anticipated performance will go on sale Friday, May 29th, 2026, at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets can be purchased at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 30th.
Since 1997, San Francisco’s Third Eye Blind have recorded ten best-selling studio recordings, two live releases and assembled one career retrospective selling 12 million records worldwide. Led by Stephan Jenkins, 3EB won wide success during a tumultuous group of years when the major-label recording industry was finally losing its grip on an enterprise that for decades it had dominated with steely efficiency. Nothing could have made 3EB happier! 3EB, however, has experienced no comparable loss. Instead, they have gained artistic clarification — and, surprisingly, a fan base who is larger, younger and more dedicated than ever.
Participation in the older, untouchable realm of nervous star-making could color a band’s identity. In the case of 3EB, it often blurred the perception of their brilliant musical creations. In recent years, those creations have recast the band among a current generation of fans. 3EB now write, tour, record, and communicate in a fluid new world where their music continues to evolve naturally. Their exchange with their audience is unfiltered and being from the hub of tech, they are using it to develop a closer connection with their audience.
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.” 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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026. 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 21, 2026 | Breaking News, Entertainment
The Multi‑Platinum Artist Performs Saturday, August 29th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 21, 2026) –As part of the Sun Patio Concert Series, Mohegan Sun welcomes iconic rapper, singer, and musician Afroman to the Sun Patio on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with an outdoor performance beginning at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 22nd, via Ticketmaster, with in‑person purchases available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 23rd.
All Sun Patio Concert Series shows are general admission and take place rain or shine. This premier outdoor event space at Mohegan Sun also features a full bar and deck for guests 21+.
Afroman’s musical career began in the eighth grade, when he began recording homemade songs and selling them to his classmates. “The first tape I made was about my eighth-grade teacher,” he once recalled. “She got me kicked out of school for sagging my pants, which was a big deal back then. So I wrote this song about her and it sold about 400 copies: it was selling to teachers, students, just about everybody. And I realized that, even though I wasn’t at school, my song was at school, so in a way I was still there. All these people would come by my house just to give me comments about how cool they thought the song was.” Foreman also performed in his church at a young age, playing both the drums and guitar.
In 1998, Afroman released his first album, My Fro-losophy and later relocated to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he met drummer Jody Stallone, keyboardist/bassist Darrell Havard and producer Tim Ramenofsky (a.k.a. Headfridge).
Ramenofsky produced and released Afroman’s album Because I Got High in 2000 on T-Bones Records; it was distributed primarily through concerts and the file-sharing service Napster before its title track was played on The Howard Stern Show. Afroman was inspired to write the song’s lyrical content by his unwillingness to clean his room, and he ran with the idea of everyday tasks being derailed by drug use. In late 2001, the song became a hit and was featured in the films Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, The Perfect Score, and Disturbia later in the 2000s. Because I Got High was nominated for the Grammy Award for “Best Rap Solo Performance” in 2002.
After the single’s success, Afroman joined the lineup of Cypress Hill’s fall festival Smoke Out with the Deftones, Method Man, and others. After this, Universal Records signed Afroman to a six-album deal, and Universal released The Good Times in 2001. The Good Times was a compilation of Afroman’s first two albums and some new tracks.
Afroman started releasing his music independently and mostly through the Internet in 2004, and that year, he recorded Jobe Bells, which satirized traditional Christmas songs.
Afroman was part of the 2010 Gathering of the Juggalos lineup.
In October 2014, Afroman released a remix of his hit song Because I Got High in order to highlight the usefulness of marijuana as part of the effort to legalize its sale across the United States.
In January of 2021, Afroman signed with revolutionary record label, Cosmic Wire. Owned and operated by artist/producer BLAZAR (Jerad Finck), and growth hacking expert BJ Klock, their first single “WHOLEthing” was released as a precursor to his upcoming album release.
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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May 19, 2026 | Entertainment
Global Pop Trailblazer performs live in Uncasville on
Saturday, July 18th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 19, 2026) –– Mohegan Sun Arena is set to welcome GRAMMY-nominated global superstar Adam Lambert for an unforgettable live performance on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 8:00pm
Tickets to see Adam Lambert at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, May 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 23rd, subject to availability.
ABOUT ADAM LAMBERT
Adam Lambert is a GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and LGBTQ+ trailblazer who rose to global fame on American Idol in 2009. He has since built an international career defined by powerhouse vocals and bold artistry, earning multiple Top 10 albums including For Your Entertainment, Trespassing, and The Original High, along with hit singles like “Whatya Want From Me” and “Ghost Town.” His album Trespassing made history as the first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 by an openly gay male artist, and beyond his solo work, Lambert has captivated audiences worldwide as the frontman for Queen, performing sold-out stadium shows across the globe.
His creative reach spans film, television, and stage, with standout roles in Glee and his acclaimed Broadway debut as the Emcee in Cabaret. In 2025, he starred as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl alongside Cynthia Erivo, earning rave reviews. A passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, he founded the Feel Something Foundation to support global human rights initiatives. Constantly evolving, Lambert continues to push artistic boundaries as he prepares to release his highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ADAM.
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.” 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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026. 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 19, 2026 | Entertainment
Live at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, August 19th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 18, 2026) –– Marco Antonio Solís, one of the most iconic and influential voices in Latin music, officially announces his new “TOUR GRATITUD 2026” across the U.S. This series of concerts will take the singer-songwriter from Michoacán on a tour of some of North America’s major markets with a deeply moving performance filled with memories, romanticism, and a profound connection to his audience. The beloved son of Michoacán has chosen this tour to express his gratitude to all his fans for their loyalty and affection throughout his career, and of course thanking God—as he always says—for all the graces and blessings He grants him.
Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will kick off next July 24th in Austin, Texas, before stopping by Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, August 19th for at 8:00pm show.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 22nd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster with Box Office sales beginning on Saturday, May 23rd.
With a career spanning five decades, multiple international awards, and a musical legacy that has defined entire generations, Marco Antonio Solís continues to solidify his position as one of the most important artists in the history of Spanish-language music globally. His concerts have become true emotional experiences where thousands of people find memories, love stories, nostalgia, and hope within his songs.
The “TOUR GRATITUD 2026” arrives following a series of successful international performances and massive concerts that have reaffirmed the powerful bond El Buki maintains with his audience in every country he performs. In recent years, Solís has sold out arenas, auditoriums, and stadiums across the continent, proving that his music remains more relevant than ever and his legacy continues to grow from generation to generation; a true one-of-a-kind artist.
The new tour promises unforgettable nights with a repertoire featuring some of the most significant hits of his career, such as “Si no te hubieras ido,” “Tu cárcel,” “Más que tu amigo,” “Dónde estará mi primavera,” “La venia bendita,” and “¿A dónde vamos a parar?,” among many other anthems that have been the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people around the world.
Featuring increasingly spectacular productions, impeccable musical execution, and a unique connection with his audience, Marco Antonio Solís transforms every concert into a collective celebration where love, nostalgia, and gratitude become the stars of the night.
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.” 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. Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026. 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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