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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May 12, 2026 | Entertainment
Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter To Perform Sunday, September 13th, Tickets on sale, Friday May 15th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 12, 2026) –– Mohegan Sun Arena welcomes acclaimed worship leader Brandon Lake for a powerful live performance on Sunday, September 13th at 7:30pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 15th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, with tickets also available at the Box Office beginning Saturday, May 16th.
Brandon Lake is a Multi-GRAMMY®, K-Love, ASCAP and GMA Dove Award-winning artist and songwriter. The 6X GRAMMY® winner’s highly anticipated album King Of Hearts debuted in the top 10 (#7) of Billboard’s Hot 200 chart, ushering in his latest career milestone for the Charleston based singer/songwriter at the forefront of “changing the face and the sound of CCM” (The Tennessean) and “fueling the genre’s explosion” (Billboard). King of Hearts earned Lake his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums and his first No. 1 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums chart, as well as his first Top 10 on the Billboard 200 (#7). Selected in Billboard’s 50 Best Albums of 2025, Lake’s album King of Hearts earned a 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album and featured his Grammy award-winning, Platinum-selling 23+ week #1 song “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained there for more than 16 weeks.
Lake, who has earned more than 270M career streams to date, recently took home all nominated awards at the fan-voted K-LOVE Fan Awards, including Worship Song of the Year for “That’s Who I Praise,” Artist of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year, in addition to Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” The K-LOVE Fan Award “Song of the Year,” “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” also debuted Top 50 on the Country Aircheck chart and held onto the #1 spot on Christian Radio (Mediabase) for multiple consecutive weeks, as well as #1 on Billboard’s Christian/Gospel Streaming Chart. The 2025 ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter of the Year also took home 5 total awards, including Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and Songwriter of the year at the 2025 DOVE Awards after being the most nominated artist of the year.
After launching last October, Lake recently wrapped his 50-date headlining King Of Hearts tour this May with performances at venues coast to coast, marking his largest-ever solo headlining tour. Lake has been featured on the Cover of Billboard, American Idol, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Forbes, CBS Mornings, FOX & Friends Summer Concert Series, Artist Friendly With Joel Madden Podcast, Billboard, American Songwriter, GRAMMY, The Tennessean, Christianity Today, and more. To learn more, visit brandonlake.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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May 12, 2026 | Entertainment
All-Ages Country Music Festival Brings BBQ, Live Performances, and Summer Party Vibes to the Sun Patio on July 25th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 12, 2026) – Saddle up for the inaugural Sun Country Fest, a brand-new Country music festival bringing a high-energy summer party to Mohegan Sun’s Sun Patio on Saturday, July 25th. This all-ages outdoor event kicks off at 4:00pm with big energy, finger-licking BBQ, and a standout lineup led by chart-topping country star Lauren Alaina.
Guests will enjoy a full afternoon and evening of live music from fan favorites like Nick Bosse and The Northern Roots and American Honey. Local food trucks include House of BBQ & Bacon, Archie Moore’s, and Reel Catch, a new Mohegan Sun‑owned seafood food truck. Complementing the live entertainment and food offerings are cold drinks, and country-inspired experiences including an inflatable mechanical bull designed to capture the spirit of summer.
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Wednesday May 13th, subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to purchase in advance, as pricing will increase on the day of the event.
Sun Country Fest promises to deliver a dynamic lineup of established country stars, culminating in a headline performance from one of the genre’s most recognizable voices in Lauren Alaina. The full lineup for Sun Country Fest is below:
4:30pm – 5:30pm | American Honey
American Honey is a high-energy modern Country band bringing powerhouse vocals, tight harmonies and a party-first attitude to every stage they play. Fronted by Christine Fisher (Lead Vocals, Instigator in Chief) and Guido Falivene (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Dad Joke Extraordinaire), the band also features Mike Capasso on lead guitar, Russel Corso on bass and Greg MacNeil on drums.
Known for their standout vocal harmonies, danceable setlists and infectious onstage energy, every American Honey show is built for singalongs, packed dance floors and unforgettable nights.
6:00pm – 7:30pm | Nick Bosse and The Northern Roots
Nick Bosse is a familiar name to local audiences and his band The Northern Roots bring their signature blend of country, rock, and soulful storytelling to the Sun Patio stage – delivering the kind of performance that turns a summer night into a memorable experience. Bosse fronts a powerhouse lineup of New England musicians who know how to light up a crowd.
Fueled by true Swamp Yankee grit, Bosse proves that country is a state of mind, not a zip code. His sound carries the raw edge of New England backroads, the no nonsense honesty of small town living, and the kind of blue collar storytelling that hits home. Nick’s songwriting and music stylings draw from country and southern rock legends — influences he channels every time he steps on stage.
8:00pm – 9:00pm | Lauren Alaina
Multi-platinum country star Lauren Alaina, praised by Rolling Stone for her “powerhouse, honey-toned vocals that meld timeless twang with modern sass,” continues her “limitless upward trajectory” (American Songwriter) as one of country music’s most magnetic entertainers. Her single “Raining Whiskey” follows previously released “All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew),” marking her biggest first-week streaming numbers of Alaina’s career.
A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2022, Alaina has earned three No. 1 hits: platinum-certified “Road Less Traveled,” the 4x Platinum “ONE BEER” with HARDY and Devin Dawson, and Diamond-certified “What Ifs” with Kane Brown. With “What Ifs,” Alaina became the only solo female country artist in history to receive the RIAA’s Diamond song certification. The vocalist has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS’ Beyond The Edge, ABC’s The Bachelorette, TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC’s CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Nickelodeon’s All That, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB’s World Series national anthem performance, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and more.
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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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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