May 11, 2026 | Entertainment
Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter and Actress Performs August 29th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 11, 2026) – Mohegan Sun Arena is excited to announce that Demi Lovato will bring an unforgettable night of hits to the venue on Saturday, August 29th at 8:00pm.
Tickets to see the Grammy-nominated artist behind the fan favorites like “Skyscraper,” “Heart Attack” and “Sorry Not Sorry” go on sale Friday, May 15th, 2026, at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 16th, subject to availability.
Demi Lovato is a GRAMMY-nominated and award-winning musician, actor, advocate and two-times New York Times best-selling author. She was first known for her onscreen talents, and soon after became a musical phenomenon for her remarkable vocal ability. With an audience of over 290 million on social media, Demi has established herself as a global sensation.
With over 50 billion streams earned worldwide, Demi has captivated audiences with her renowned powerhouse vocals and illustrious songwriting. From the resilient ballad “Skyscraper,” to the unapologetic earworm “Sorry Not Sorry” and her enduring queer anthem “Cool for the Summer,” Demi’s discography showcases her musicality knows no bounds, with a genre-blending approach that has infused pop, R&B, rock, soul and more. Through several sold-out tours, Demi has brought her undeniable stage presence to venues across the globe, while live performances such as her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl LIV and the powerful debut of her single “Anyone” at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards have garnered universal acclaim.
Demi has released nine original studio albums, all of which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and four which boast over one billion streams on Spotify. Her most recent album It’s Not That Deep was released on October 24, 2025 to widespread critical acclaim, described as her “best effort yet” (Clash) and “the sound where she shines brightest” (Rolling Stone) while Demi herself was lauded as “one of the singular vocalists of her time” (Variety). Executive produced by Zhone, the album revisits the dance-pop sound laced throughout Demi’s previous hit records and brings a celebratory energy that’s about taking full control while letting inhibitions go. The album features the sleek and sexy electro-pop lead single “Fast,” the anthemic pop banger “Here All Night,” the sultry, fan-demanded “Kiss” and the powerful mid-tempo ballad “Let You Go”. Demi is currently supporting the record on her arena-headlining It’s Not That Deep Tour, which opened to critical acclaim lauding the show as “triumphant” (The Hollywood Reporter) and “a well-earned victory lap” (USA Today).
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 Venues Now. 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 11, 2026 | Entertainment
Fan-favorite ventriloquist returns for one-night-only on September 11th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 11, 2026) ––Global comedy superstar Jeff Dunham is set to bring his wildly popular live show back to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, September 11th, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Comedy fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, May 16th.
Dunham performed live in front of over 7.7 million people across 1,500+ performances between June 2007 through June 2024. He’s completed a total of nine international tours with shows in more than 20 different countries, including (but not limited to): Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, and also South Africa, where he’s the highest-selling international comedian of all time.
Beyond the stage, Dunham has also filmed 13 record-breaking comedy specials, and currently holds three of the top-five highest-rated programs on Comedy Central. Of those specials, Minding the Monsters (2012) and Controlled Chaos (2011) were the network’s most viewed specials of their respective years, while 2008’s Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special remains Comedy Central’s highest rated program of all time. His 2019 Netflix special Beside Himself, still ranks in the top five most watched among all Netflix Comedy Specials. All-in, his specials have garnered nearly 2.5 billion views across all digital and broadcast platforms.
Dunham is also an avid car collector whose extensive agglomeration includes the Lost In Space chariots from both the original TV series and current Netflix series; the Batmobile from 1992’s Batman Returns; and a replica from the same mold of the 1966 Batmobile from the original Batman TV series. Both Dunham and pieces of his collection have been regular guests on Jay Leno’s Garage.
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 6, 2026 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan Sun is set to host a vibrant Pride Weekend, inviting guests to celebrate community, bold expression and lively entertainment. A two-day celebration is in store, where guests can enjoy a series of exciting events, live performances, and social gatherings – including the return of Pride on the Sun Patio on Saturday, June 6th, featuring music by Sister Funk, drag entertainment and bites from the food trucks Reel Catch and Hungry Lion. For full details on the weekend’s lineup please visit mohegansun.com/pride
“Our free, all-ages and always electric Pride on the Sun Patio is home to a special drag showcase and sensational live music by way of Mohegan Sun’s Locals Live 2025 winners, Sister Funk. it’s all complemented with delicious food and a good time for all.” said Kim Noto, CMO of Mohegan Sun “We can’t wait to celebrate Pride Weekend this June across Mohegan Sun.
Taking place from 2:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday, June 6th, Pride on the Sun Patio is an annual outdoor celebration featuring food trucks, local vendors, drink specials at the Sun Patio Bar and much more.
The full schedule for Pride on the Sun Patio includes drag performances beginning at 2:30pm, hosted by Mia E. Z’Lay and featuring talented entertainers Ambrosia Black, Dom Parinyon, Enigma Jones, Midnight, and Felicity V. Lay. Then, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Sister Funk, takes the stage. This all-female band won Mohegan Sun’s 2025 Locals Live competition in the Wolf Den, and they’re known for playing hits across pop and alternative rock.
A Weekend of Celebrations
Beyond the Sun Patio, Mohegan Sun will host several additional events across its venues, ensuring a full weekend of Pride celebrations:
- Summer Orlando’s Drag Bingo: Friday, June 5th, at 10:00pm at Comix Roadhouse. A fun-filled evening of Pride-inspired bingo is planned at Comix Roadhouse, with more details available HERE.
- Lipstick, Lashes & Lies: Saturday, June 6th, at 10:00pm at Comix Roadhouse. Mia E. Z’Lay will present a variety drag show with a rotating cast, offering comedic sets, live singers, celebrity impersonations, dancing, and audience participation.
- Pride @ Night: Saturday, June 6th, from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Avalon Nightclub. Guests cankeep the party going with beats by DJ Castaneda’s all inside one of the most legendary nightclub scenes in the northeast. Also, guests who show their Pride on the Sun Patio wristband will receive free cover charge to Pride @ Night inside Avalon Nightclub. More info HERE.
Mohegan Sun’s Pride Weekend, taking place Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th, across Comix Roadhouse, the Sun Patio, and Avalon Nightclub, is an invitation for guests to come together, celebrate and socialize. The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will also host their Pride Night on Friday, June 26th where inclusion, community and the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community take center stage. The Connecticut Sun take on the Washington Mystics at 7:30pm. The evening will include the Hartford Gay Men’s Chorus performing the national anthem. Special moments of recognition and high-energy fan experiences are planned. For tickets, visit sun.wnba.com/tickets
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 also operates an iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ontario, CA providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base. 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 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, 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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