Mohegan Sun Announces Special Red-Carpet Event & 30th Birthday Party Hosted by DJ Cassidy, Featuring Kyle Cooke, Teresa Giudice, Erin Lichy & More
A Performance by Flo Rida in the Wolf Den, Throwback Dining Favorites, a 30-Leg Sportsbook Pick ‘Em Contest, a 30th Birthday Pop-up Bar and More Also Highlight Mohegan Sun’s Milestone Celebration in October
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 2, 2026) – Mohegan Sun is pulling out all the stops to celebrate 30 years of world-class entertainment, hospitality and gaming with a remarkable lineup of special events in October. The celebration reaches new heights on Saturday, October 10th, when country music superstar Lainey Wilsontakes the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena and a star-studded red carpet welcomes celebrity guests beginning at 10:00pm. The evening culminates with a 30th Birthday Party Hosted by DJ Cassidy in the Uncas Ballroom, featuring special appearances and festivities that continue into the late night. Earlier in the evening, multi-platinum artist Flo Rida takes the stage in the legendary Wolf Den for a free show beginning at 8:00pm!
Full schedule of celebrations:
Mohegan Sun’s 30th Birthday Bar | October 1st – 12th
As part of the birthday festivities, guests can visit Mohegan Sun’s 30th Birthday Bar in the Sky Tower Lobby from October 1st through October 12th. The limited-time experience will feature specialty cocktails including The Uncas Legacy, 30 Years Rising, Spirit of the Wolf and Thirty Moons. Open daily throughout the celebration, the decked-out Birthday Bar offers guests a unique opportunity to raise a glass and toast to three decades of unforgettable memories at Mohegan Sun.
On Saturday, October 10th, the Birthday Bar ramps things with a special appearance by Summerhouse TV star Kyle Cooke beginning at 9:00pm!
Red Carpet & 30th Birthday Party Hosted by DJ Cassidy | Saturday, October 10th
Beginning at 10:00pm, guests will have the opportunity to view celebrity arrivals along a red carpet located outside of the MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill before the doors open to Mohegan Sun’s 30th Birthday Party where host DJ Cassidy and special guests will take over the Uncas Ballroom. The lavish celebration will feature DJ Cassidy on the ones and twos, surprise celebrity appearances, a premium open bar, and decor befitting one of the most significant milestones in Mohegan Sun history.
Headlining entertainers Lainey Wilson and Flo Rida will step onto the red carpet for photos before making special appearances inside the 30th Birthday Party Hosted by DJ Cassidy. The Real Housewives of New Jersey icon Teresa Giudice, and TheReal Housewives of New York City star Erin Lichy will also make special appearances at the Red Carpet and the 30th Birthday Party. Jumping into the DJ booth for a set from 11:00pm to Midnight will also be Kyle Cooke. Additional celebrity guests are expected, with surprise appearances planned throughout the evening. Stay tuned to mohegansun.com for updates.
Tickets for this celebration inside the Uncas Ballroom are on sale now, available HERE.
Flo Rida Live in the Wolf Den | Saturday, October 10th
The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun’s legendary and always free music venue located at the center of Casino of the Earth, will host the one and only Flo Rida on Saturday, October 10th for an 8:00pm performance. Flo Rida is one of the most successful and recognizable hitmakers in hip hop. Since releasing his breakthrough 2007 smash hit “Low” featuring T-Pain, the multi-platinum recording artist has built a catalog of global anthems, including “Right Round” (ft. Ke$ha), “In the Ayer” (ft. will.i.am), “Club Can’t Handle Me” (ft. David Guetta), “Good Feeling,” “Wild Ones” (ft. Sia), “Whistle,” “I Cry,” and “My House.” With more than 80 million records sold worldwide, Flo Rida has become one of the best-selling artists of his generation.
Mohegan Sun’s 30th Birthday Pick’ Em Contest | Entry: October 6th – 11th
Sports fans who are Momentum members can participate in the free to enter 30th Birthday Pick ‘Em exclusively on-site at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. This contest challenges players to enter a 30-leg parlay from a pool of options that will include moneyline, against the spread, over/under totals and player props for pro football games during the Sunday slate on October 11th, excluding the early morning international game. Entries open on October 6th, giving fans a chance to compete for a grand prize of $30,000. Second place will also take home a luxury watch from Mohegan Sun’s Lux Bond & Green, and third place will receive baller status, scoring two tickets to 30 upcoming concerts at Mohegan Sun Arena. Hundreds in Free Slot Play round out the remaining prizes for participants finishing fourth through 30th. For official rules and more information, click HERE.
The Mohegan Sun Poker Room will also host a special 30th Anniversary $30,000 Guarantee No Limit Hold’ Em Tournament on Saturday, October 10th, with registration beginning at 11:00am. The cost to enter is $300, and starting chip counts will be set at 30,000, with blinds increasing every 30 minutes. Re-entry is allowed if a player exits before level 7. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/poker
Mohegan Sun’s Signature Stroll | Throughout October
Throughout the whole month of October, Mohegan Sun restaurants will also celebrate three decades of memories with a collection of throwback menu favorites as part of a special Signature Stroll. See below for more details:
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge: Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Honoring Fidelia’s)
The Crafty Stir Café: Mile High Banana Cream Pie (Honoring The Cove)
Todd English’s Tuscany: Crispy Longhouse Chicken (Honoring The Longhouse)
Mohegan Sun Arena | October 2nd – 11th
Mohegan Sun’s 30th Birthday Celebration will also feature the previously announced iconic lineup of Mohegan Sun Arena entertainment, set to include Alanis Morissette on October 2nd, Foo Fighters on October 4th, John Mayer on October 9th, Lainey Wilson on October 10th and DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic Live! on October 11th, starring Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Jadakiss and Nelly. To learn more about these events and the full 30th Birthday celebrations, visit mohegansun.com/30th-birthday
Mohegan Sun’s 30thBirthday Hotel Package is also available HERE.
Mohegan Sun first welcomed guests on October 12, 1996, ushering in a new era of premier entertainment, world-class hospitality and thrilling gaming in the Northeast. A major expansion elevated the property in 2001 with the debut of Mohegan Sun Arena, The Shops at Mohegan Sun, Sky Tower and Casino of the Sky, propelling Mohegan Sun to become one of the most successful integrated entertainment destinations in North America. Today, Mohegan Sun attracts more than 7 million visitors annually and has spent three decades creating unforgettable moments, from the “Fight of the Century” between Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward in 2001, to a 10-show sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena residency by Billy Joel during the summer of 2008 and a record-breaking Barret-Jackson Northeast Auction event in 2016. Named “Best Casino Hotel” seven times by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, additional milestones include the opening of Mohegan Sun Golf Club in 2007, the grand opening of Earth Tower in 2016, launching Earth Expo & Convention Center in 2018, opening TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge in 2021, and opening the 11,000-square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook in 2022. Most recently, the property rolled out four acclaimed new offerings including Beauty & Essex, The Shed Restaurant, The Farm Italy at Ballo Italian, Sift Bake Shop & A.T.Y. Bar & Bonbons. In early 2026, Mohegan Sun’s annual multi-day Sun Wine & Food Fest welcomed one of its largest crowds ever.
No Limit Texas Hold’Em Tournament to take place in the Mohegan Sun Poker Room from Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4th; Entry is $400 and Players can Purchase a 5,000 Chip Add-on
Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room is set to welcome players from across the region for the return of the Fall Kick-Off Poker Tournament beginning Thursday, October 1st, featuring a $75,000 guarantee! A winner will be crowned on Sunday, October 4th, and players will start with 25,000 in chips from an initial entry fee of $400. Players looking to increase their chip stack can also purchase 5,000 extra for an additional $10.
On-site registration for the Fall Kick-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun will be held in the Poker Room starting at 10:00am before each flight and will remain open until the beginning of level seven.
This tournament also features a High Hand promotion, allowing the highest hand that is 3 of a kind or better at the end of level one to receive their full buy-in back.
Approximately 12% of the field will make the money in this No Limit Texas Hold’ Em poker tournament, and re-entries must occur immediately and are only possible until the beginning of level 7. Players advancing to Day 2 will earn a spot in the money.
Beyond the marquee events like the Fall Kick-Off Tournament, Mohegan Sun Poker also offers a robust lineup of daily tournaments, including “No Limit Texas Hold’em” and Bounty tournaments. A full tournament schedule can be found on mohegansun.com.
The Poker Room at Mohegan Sun also features a wide variety of daily cash game offerings including 7 Card Stud, Texas Hold’em, No Limit Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Razz, Badugi and 2-7 Triple Draw.
For more information about Mohegan Sun’s upcoming tournaments and all other Poker offerings, visit mohegansun.com/poker.
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.
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 TheNew 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.
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.
The New Luxury Wellness Location at Mohegan Sun Celebrated a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Friday, August 21st; A Casino Themed Menu of Infusions Includes the High Roller, Double Down & More
Second Wind IV Therapy, the new luxury wellness and recovery experience at Mohegan Sun, has officially opened its doors! This unique addition to The Shops at Mohegan Sun, located near the main entrance of Mohegan Sun Arena, offers visitors physician-directed IV therapy. Mohegan Sun President & GM, Jeff Hamilton, Assistant General Manager, Kevin Lowry and other Mohegan Sun Team Members joined the owners of Second Wind IV Therapy, Dr. Robert W. Kipp and Kimberly Kipp, RN, to celebrate the opening with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place today.
“We created Second Wind to give Mohegan Sun guests a place to recharge, recover, and feel their best without stepping away from everything that makes their visit special,” said Dr. Robert Kipp, owner of Second Wind IV Therapy. “From the beginning, we wanted this to be more than a place to receive an IV. We wanted to create an experience that is comfortable, convenient, and supported by a clinical team that genuinely cares about every person who walks through our doors. To finally open those doors at Mohegan Sun is incredibly exciting for Kimberly and I.”
Registration is available at Secondwind-iv.com where guests can select their preferred time, complete a secure health history, and take part in a brief physician telehealth consultation before their visit. Walk-in appointments are also accepted.
Second Wind IV Therapy blends a luxury atmosphere with physician-directed IV hydration and wellness services to help guests feel their best throughout their stay and continue feeling refreshed after they leave. The team specializes in IV therapy, injectable vitamins, peptides and advanced weight management programs. The services menu includes signature infusions with casino-inspired themes. Highlights include:
High Roller: Premium energy, antioxidant and wellness support
Pre-Game: Hydration, energy and performance preparation before the fun begins
Full House Defense: Immune support and overall wellness
Double Down: Metabolism, weight management, and energy support
The Showstopper: Beauty, skin, hair and nail support
7 Out: Relaxation, recovery and sleep support
Single injections also include B-12, Vitamin D, Glutathione, Biotin, and more.
“We’re thrilled to officially welcome guests to Second Wind IV Therapy at Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “This new addition to The Shops at Mohegan Sun brings a wellness experience that has become a popular part of modern travel, offering guests convenient access to the personalized treatments and recovery services. With more than 30 unique offerings, from Tesla and Coach to Tommy Bahama and Athleta, The Shops at Mohegan Sun continues to evolve with the diverse interests of our guests, and we’re thrilled to add this exciting wellness destination into that mix.”
Hours for Second Wind IV Therapy are planned as:
Thursday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Monday – Wednesday: Closed
Second Wind IV Therapy will also run a grand opening weekend raffle through Sunday, August 23rd. This raffle is free to enter for visitors, and features The Ultimate Second Wind Experience as a grand prize, which includes a Signature infusion, B12 injection and a $100 gift card. Other prizes include gift cards ranging from $25 to $100 and a chance to win other packages, such as the Better Sleep Basket, highlighted by a sound machine, eye-mask, sleep tea, sleep strategies and a $100 gift card.
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, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Interactive Journey Invites Guests to Explore Mohegan History, Symbols, and Stories
Mohegan Sun is excited to introduce an all-new self‑guided Mohegan Cultural Tour, inviting guests to experience the sights and sounds of the Mohegan People and the living spirit of the Tribe’s history woven throughout the property. The journey explores the stories, traditions and symbols of the Mohegan Tribe—brought to life through architectural details and cultural expressions. The tour begins with a message from Sôksqá Mutáwi Mutáhash (Chief Many Hearts), Lynn Malerba, the Mohegan Tribe’s lifetime Chief and the first woman to hold this esteemed role in more than 300 years, setting the tone for the tour. A message from Mohegan Elder and former Mohegan Tribal Chairman, Bruce “Two Dogs” Bozsum, who also serves as the narrator, then follows as part of an introduction to the Winter Entrance Gallery. Throughout the tour, guests can scan QR codes at designated locations to access engaging content.
“At Mohegan Sun, showcasing the rich history and themes of the Mohegan Tribe has always been a very meaningful part of our guest experience,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “This new self‑guided tour significantly elevates that tradition, reflecting on and showcasing the Tribe’s heritage, stories, artifacts, and much more. We hope visitors leave with a deeper appreciation for the Mohegan story and the living culture that continues to guide everything we do.”
The Winter Entrance Gallery begins the cultural tour, an area between the Earth Expo & Convention Center and Sift Bake Shop, displaying the history and the many symbols of the Mohegan Tribe, including baskets weaved from ash, oak or shaped from bark, brass kettles, toboggans, snow shoes, snow snakes and more. These items reflect the Mohegan People’s knack for skilled craftsmanship, resourcefulness, and a time-honored understanding of the natural materials that sustains their way of life. This area of the tour also showcases a map of the Delaware Migration. The Mohegan people are part of the broader Algonquian‑speaking cultures of southern New England, with historical records linking their origins to the Lenni Lenape (Delaware) and a major migration from the Hudson River Valley into present‑day Connecticut. Identifying as an ancient Wolf Clan of the Delaware, the Mohegans first lived in the region as part of the Pequot before internal divisions led Uncas to form the independent Mohegan Tribe and establish its distinct identity.
Guests are then invited to to the next section of the tour, titled Fireside Stories – stories that have been passed down through generations, recounting the Tribe’s values, history, and ancestral wisdom through tales of Moshup the Giant, the Little People(Makiawisua) and powerful spirits.
The tour then encounters artwork by Mohegan artist Kristin Emilyta, whose paintings draw on her family’s legacy and her own vivid memories of Mohegan traditions. Her work—featured in regional museums and cultural exhibitions—celebrates identity, ancestral connection, and the living spirit of the Tribe.
Throughout the Winter Entrance Gallery, guests encounter sacred Mohegan sites that reflect the Tribe’s history and spiritual heritage, including Moshup’s Rock, Fort Shantok, the Uncas cabin foundation, and the historic Mohegan Church, which will celebrate its 200th Anniversary in 2031. The tour also highlights the Tantaquidgeon Museum and the restored Royal Mohegan Burial Ground, showcasing the Tribe’s enduring commitment to preserving and protecting its sacred places.
The next phase of the cultural tour brings guests to a striking sculptural smudge pot, visible from the escalators on the way down to Casino of the Earth from the Winter corridor. This sculpture symbolizes the Mohegan practice of burning sacred herbs to cleanse spaces and invite clarity and good spirits. Cast from a mold created on the Mohegan Reservation, it stands beside an illustration of the Wolf Moon—one of the 13 Moons of the Mohegan lunar calendar, representing the challenges of winter and the storytelling season. Visitors are encouraged to look for the remaining Mohegan Moons throughout the tour.
As the tour moves from Casino of the Earth into The Shops at Mohegan Sun and Casino of the Sky, guests will pass the iconic Maheehkunuk rock figure and wolf at the Spring Gateway near the Mohegan Sun Box Office. This symbol reflects the Mohegan identity—“Mohegan” meaning Wolf People in the Mohegan language—and honors the Tribe’s values of loyalty, strength, and family.
The wolf represents the Mohegan people’s connection to the land, their ancestors, and their enduring spirit. Behind the rock, guests will also find a special carving created by the honorable Mohegan Chief Ralph Sturges, gifted to Mohegan Sun as an expression of his dedication to the tribe and its legacy.
At the entrance to Casino of the Sky, guests can look down to see the round mosaic featuring the Turtle, Turkey, and Wolf—clans of the Lenni Lenape, with the Mohegans belonging to the Wolf Clan. Within the dark red wolf, guests can notice the hidden turkey shape.
Beyond the mosaic stands the Tree of Life, reflecting the Mohegan belief that time is a circle connecting past, present, and future. Sculptural wooden arches represent the roots, trunk, and branches, honoring ancestors, today’s Mohegan community, and generations to come, while beaded canopies echo sacred red cedars. To the left of the Tree of Life, Mohegan Sun’s largest interior mural depicts humanity emerging from nature through the image of a man formed from the Earth, reinforcing the enduring connection between people, the land, and the spirit world.
The journey through The Shops at Mohegan Sun and Casino of the Sky then offers tour guests the below highlights:
“River Blue” Sculpture: A towering hand-blown sculpture by famed glass artist, Dale Chihuly, features 2,500 hand-blown glass pieces in vibrant cobalt blue, shimmering silver and clear tones. The 10,000-pound art piece evokes the powerful swell of water rising in a single, dramatic motion.
Taughannick Falls: A part of Todd English’s Tuscany, this powerful waterfall cascades down seven stories, symbolizing Taughannick Falls—an area in what is now upstate New York where the Mohegan people once lived. This region is known for its breathtaking waterfalls and rugged gorges. During the Mohegan migration to Qunutukut—what we now call Connecticut—crossing the Taughannick Falls area was especially dangerous. As Mohegan medicine woman Emma Baker said in the late 1800s, “This is where our folks came from—away, to the hills of Taughannick!”
Michael Jordan’s Steak House & MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill: Located near the Sky Convention Center features a dome just outside the entrance to both Michael Jordan restaurants. Guests can step into a circular pattern within this area, look up with the dome directly above, and stand in a spot designed to create to create an echo. The feature at Mohegan Sun was inspired by the spirit of childhood and finding joy in life’s simple moments.
Wombi Rock: A Living Mountain of Light and Spirit: At the heart of the Casino of the Sky rises Wombi Rock, a 65‑foot crystal formation inspired by the Mohegan belief that rocks hold spirit, energy, and memory. Crafted from 3,774 hand‑selected onyx slabs sourced internationally and finished by artisans in Italy, the structure is laminated to glass to allow light to radiate through its surface. Above, a planetarium‑style dome symbolizes the ever‑changing sky and Mohegan cosmology.
Sky Tower Hotel Lobby: This iconiclobby features a captivating design rooted in Mohegan storytelling, featuring trees, water elements, and a river flowing toward Taughannick Falls. Shaped like a giant birch-bark basket, the space honors a long‑standing Mohegan tradition where baskets serve as both functional tools and carriers of history. Intricate beadwork woven throughout the trees adds texture and meaning, celebrating the artistry and cultural legacy of the Mohegan Tribe.
Matt Harris Turtle Painting: Also located in the Sky Tower Hotel Lobbyand inspired by the Lenni Lenape Creation Story, a Grandfather Turtle painting by Mohegan Tribal member Matt Harris is on display. The painting depicts the sacred narrative of the turtle raising its back from the waters to form the land, giving rise to life and humanity. It draws from one of the earliest recorded tellings of the story by Elder Tantaqua in 1679, about the enduring connection between land, water, spirit, and creation.
Just down the road from Mohegan Sun, guests can also explore more Tribal history at the Tantaquidgeon Museum, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2031.
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.
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.
