These shows will bring the band’s No Repeat Weekend tradition to Mohegan Sun Arena, with each night featuring entirely different setlists and support acts. The Thursday, November 19th performance, beginning at 8:00pm will feature special guest Suicidal Tendencies, while the 8:00pm Saturday, November 21st show will include special guest Spiritbox. These special anniversary concerts are Metallica’s first‑ever performances at Mohegan Sun Arena and their first in Connecticut since 1998.
Tickets for both performances will go on sale Friday, April 10th at 10:00am ET, through Ticketmaster. Tickets for November 19th will be available HERE and tickets for November 21st will be available HERE. A two-day package option will also be offered. Tickets will also be available beginning Saturday, April 11th, at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
A Metallica Fan Club pre-sale also begins at 10:00am ET on Wednesday, April 8th. A Live Nation and Mohegan Sun pre-sale begins Thursday, April 9th at 10:00am ET.
“Metallica’s first‑ever performance at Mohegan Sun Arena is a truly special moment as we celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena has been home to so many unforgettable moments, hosting more than 3,000 events and welcoming over 15 million guests in its history. We couldn’t be more excited to honor that legacy by welcoming one of the most iconic Rock bands ever and celebrating this milestone with fans.”
Formed in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, alongside guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica has become one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history. With nearly 125 million albums sold worldwide and more than 25 billion streams, the band has performed for millions of fans across all seven continents – more than 1.3 million of whom belong to the band’s fiercely loyal and consistently growing Fifth Member fan club. Metallica’s catalog of multi‑platinum albums includes Kill ’Em All; Ride the Lightning; Master of Puppets; …And Justice for All; Metallica (The Black Album), Load; ReLoad; St. Anger; Death Magnetic; Hardwired…To Self‑Destruct, and most recently, the GRAMMY® winning 72 Seasons, released April 14th, 2023, via the band’s own Blackened Recordings label. Metallica’s long list of achievements also includes two American Music Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards and Sweden’s Polar Music Prize. Founded in 2017, Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation has also raised more than $29M, supporting career and technical education, food insecurity relief, and disaster response worldwide. Learn more at AllWithinMyHands.org.
Metallica has also just announced an incredible sold-out residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The special Mohegan Sun Arena shows will also be the bands only Northeast dates in 2026.
Since opening in the fall of 2001 with a preseason game between the Boston Celtics and Michael Jordan’s Washington Wizards, Mohegan Sun Arena has helped redefine live entertainment experiences at major casino destinations, setting the ultimate standard for concerts, comedy, and more. The Arena has hosted an extraordinary range of memorable performances, from Tim McGraw, Billy Joel, Kevin Hart, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Chris Rock, Kenny Chesney, Jay‑Z, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Bruno Mars, Ozzy Osbourne, Luke Combs, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and countless more. Regularly hosting WWE, Division I college basketball, MMA, and boxing events, the Arena is one of the most versatile in the country. National recognitions also include multiple “Arena of the Year” awards by the Academy of Country Music (ACM), CMA “Arena of the Year” honors, Pollstar’s #1 Indoor Arena ranking for its size, and Newsweek Readers’ Choice wins for Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.
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.
ERAS: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift’s Music returns to the Sun Patio stage for a special edition of the popular tribute concert
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 2, 2026) – Mohegan Sun cordially invites fans of all ages to celebrate a summer of love and rumored star-studded nuptials with a special wedding edition of Are You Ready For It? A Musical Tribute on Saturday, June 13th at the Sun Patio. Doors open at 4:30pm and live music from ERAS: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift’s Music begins at 6:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Admission prices will increase on the day of the event, subject to availability.
The popular tribute event, which Mohegan Sun has hosted on the Sun Patio every year since 2024, will be reimagined as a wedding-inspired celebration featuring friendship bracelets and necklace making, altar-worthy photo ops, and an electric performance from the nine-piece tribute band that celebrates every era of their namesake’s iconic career.
Delicious bites from food trucks like Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ and The Whey Station will be available for purchase. The Sun Patio Bar will also feature special wedding-themed cocktails and mocktails inspired by the singer’s extensive catalog of hits.
The tribute concert is general admission and any picnic tables at the Sun Patio are first-come, first-served. Guests interested in reserved seating may book a fire pit in advance for up to eight guests. Fire pits will have an obstructed view of the stage, and event entry is sold separately.
Additionally, hotel packages are available for guests interested in extending their visits to Mohegan Sun and include an overnight stay and two tickets to the event.
To learn more about Are You Ready For It? A Musical Tribute (Wedding Version), visit mohegansun.com.
*This event is fan-sponsored and not endorsed by or affiliated with TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.
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.
Tickets for Blackstreet go on sale Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, and will be available for purchase at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 4th.
Blackstreet stands as one of the most iconic R&B groups of all time—multi-platinum hitmakers, GRAMMY Award winners, and architects of a sound that shaped a generation.
Their legacy is anchored by massive career milestones, from the 7X Platinum success of Another Level to their global chart domination with the GRAMMY Award–winning “No Diggity,” which spent four weeks #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and now celebrates over 4.6 billion streams and 20 million+ singles collectively sold worldwide. Across three decades, Blackstreet’s catalog has remained a cultural force—sampled, celebrated, and rediscovered by new audiences year after year.
Led by the incomparable Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton, and Eric Williams, Blackstreet unites the signature voices behind some of R&B’s most enduring and beloved moments. Their chemistry, signature vocals, and unmistakable harmonies continue to deliver the authentic Blackstreet experience fans around the world know and love.
Blackstreet now begins a powerful new chapter, now signed to label and management with XOXO Entertainment Corp. With new music and a global tour on the horizon for 2026, the group is ready to elevate their legacy once again bringing the unmistakable Blackstreet sound into a new generation of R&B history.
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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 30, 2026) –Blue Man Group, the internationally acclaimed theatrical phenomenon, is bringing their signature blend of captivating music, interactive art, and audience engagement in their return to Mohegan Sun Arena for a three‑performance Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 7:00pm and Sunday, June 28, 2026 with performances at 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
Tickets for Blue Man Group go on sale Friday, April 3rd via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 4th. Tickets for Saturday, June 27th at 7:00pm are available HERE, while tickets for Sunday, June 28th at 2:00pm can be purchased HERE, and tickets for the Sunday, June 28 at 7:00pm performance are available HERE.
Blue Man Group continues to redefine live entertainment through their combination of rhythmic artistry, groundbreaking technology and immersive audience interaction. The upcoming tour showcases over three decades of creative evolution, with the iconic trio continuing their legacy as innovators of experimental performance while consistently delivering their signature blend of musical innovation, visual spectacle and spontaneous humor that has captivated millions of fans worldwide.
ABOUT BLUE MAN GROUP
Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters and multiple creative explorations. Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show has expanded to additional domestic residencies playing in Las Vegas and multiple tours, reaching more than 50 million people worldwide. This year, Blue Man Group launched the return of their North American Tour (opening January 2026) and will be embarking on a Japan tour this summer. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics. Blue Man Group is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For more information, please visit BLUEMAN.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.
Fans can secure their seats to hear live performances of iconic hits including “No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls,” “Push It,” “Shoop,” “Free Your Mind,” and “Don’t Let Go (Love)” when tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, with tickets available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Friday, March 27th.
ABOUT TLC
TLC is the best‑selling American girl group of all time, known for three decades of boundary‑breaking music, empowerment, and cultural impact. With four multi‑platinum albums, five GRAMMY Awards, and over 85 million records sold worldwide, the trio—T‑Boz, Chilli, and the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes—became one of the most influential acts in pop and R&B history.
Their iconic catalog includes era‑defining hits like “Waterfalls,” “Creep,” “No Scrubs,” and “Unpretty,” songs that blended R&B, hip‑hop, and socially conscious storytelling. From their groundbreaking 1992 debut to the record‑shattering success of CrazySexyCool and the futuristic vision of FanMail, TLC set a new standard for the modern girl group. Their influence is widely acknowledged across generations, with artists from Beyoncé to Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Doja Cat, and BLACKPINK citing TLC as a major inspiration.
Today, TLC’s legacy continues to resonate across music, fashion, and culture. Their story of sisterhood and resilience takes center stage in CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical, debuting at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. in summer 2026 — a celebration of a group whose impact remains as powerful as ever.
ABOUT SALT-N-PEPA
SALT‑N‑PEPA—Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton—are pioneering icons who helped redefine hip‑hop. The first all‑female rap group to earn platinum status and the first female hip‑hop act inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Influence category, they broke barriers with unapologetic lyrics, bold femininity, and a legacy that empowered generations of women.
Rising during hip‑hop’s golden era, SALT‑N‑PEPA brought confidence, style, and mainstream appeal to the genre. Joined by DJ Spinderella, they became a cultural force with hits like “Push It,” “Expression,” “Let’s Talk About Sex,” “Shoop,” “Whatta Man,” and “None of Your Business”—the latter earning them a GRAMMY for Best Rap Performance.
More than 30 years later, their impact remains undeniable. With multi‑platinum albums, sold‑out tours, and honors including a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Salt‑N‑Pepa continue to inspire new generations. Their legacy is rooted in empowerment, resilience, and joy—women “who keep it pushing,” as Salt says, with timeless music proving hip‑hop’s staying power.
ABOUT EN VOGUE
En Vogue is one of the most successful and influential female vocal groups in music history, with over 20 million records sold, seven studio albums, six No. 1 R&B singles, and multiple major awards. Known for classics like “Hold On,” “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” “Free Your Mind,” “Whatta Man,” and “Don’t Let Go (Love),” they helped define the sound and style of modern R&B.
Formed in Oakland, the group blended rich harmonies with a hip‑hop edge, earning multi‑platinum success—most notably with their landmark 1992 album Funky Divas. Today, original members Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and Maxine Jones continue to perform worldwide, with recent standout appearances at the 2025 NBA All‑Star Game, The Glastonbury Festival, and in film and TV projects like Coming 2 America and The Masked Singer.
Beyond music, En Vogue’s decades of on‑camera, live hosting, and entertainment experience keep them in demand across media and brand partnerships. Their legacy remains timeless—vocally elite, culturally impactful, and poised for their next chapter.
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.
The Freedom Tour Comes to Uncasville on Saturday, August 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 24, 2026) – Global pop icon Kesha has announced her highly anticipated 25‑date The Freedom Tour across North America, which includes an 8:00pm stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 22nd, with special guest Erika Jayne.
I’ve lived through the fire,” says Kesha. “This tour is about what comes after. Freedom isn’t just leaving something behind—it’s discovering that what you have lived through has made you magnificently who you are”
Known for turning her live shows into ecstatic communal rituals, Kesha promises a spectacle that blends massive pop production with intimate moments of truth. Expect anthems, surreal visuals, cathartic sing-alongs, and the kind of emotional release that transforms arenas into spiritual safe places.
Tickets for what promises to be Kesha’s most powerful live experience yet go on sale Friday, March 27th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster, with tickets also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, March 28th.
Over her career, Kesha has earned 10 top 10 singles, billions of streams, two #1 albums, four #1 songs on top 40 radio and nearly 40 million followers across social media. Unapologetic and unwavering in her beliefs and message of love and unity, Kesha is a refreshing beacon of strength and self-love for survivors all around the world. Garnering a fierce and loving diverse and socially engaged audience who passionately believe in the messages behind her music, Kesha continues to sell out shows across the world, while critics continue to champion her music.
A staunch advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and animal welfare through various organizations since the start of her career, Kesha remains one of the truest and most authentic artists around today, a true testament to her staying power and ability to lead with love and inclusion, while bringing the party everywhere she goes.
In 2025, she released “.” (Period), which marked her first new album as an independent artist, and was met by worldwide critical praise. Recent singles from this new era include “BOY CRAZY. (Ft. Jade),”“ATTENTION! (Ft. Slayyyter & Rose Gray)” and”JOYRIDE” all released via Kesha Records, where she plans to release more music later this year as an independent artist and master of her own creative endeavors. More exciting news to come.
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.
