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.
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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.
Mohegan Sun’s blow-out weekend kicked-off on Thursday, October 21st when Pop Superstar Harry Styles played to a rousing sell-out Mohegan Sun Arena crowd. This was followed Friday evening by Country superstar, Blake Shelton – who also rocked to a sell-out Arena crowd. Saturday was capped off by another incredible performance by Styles, and a star-studded VIP affair inside the new TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 25, 2021) – The stars came out to Mohegan Sun as a special 25th Anniversary weekend wrapped up on Saturday, October 23rd. Harry Styles put on an incredible performances in the award-winning 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena on both October 21st and October 23rd, and Blake Shelton also brought the house down on Friday, October 22nd. Run DMC played an epic first-time performance in the legendary 325-seat Wolf Den as well, which was Mohegan Sun’s very first music venue that opened in 1996. A late night VIP 25th Anniversary After-party occurred in the new TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge following the Harry Styles concert on Saturday, which saw the likes of Mario Lopez, Serena & Joe from ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, Melissa & Joe Gorga, recording artist Teyana Taylor and many more walk a special Red Carpet before entering the TAO After-party.
*To view and download a photo gallery from the full weekend of events, please visit mohegansun.com/PR25
The 25th Anniversary celebration inside TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge also hosted a special performance by Madison Beer and was DJ’d by the popular DJ Ruckus. Other celebrity guests included Jason Tartick from The Bachelorette and Margaret Josephs and Dolores Catania of Bravo’s Real Housewives of NJ.
The performances inside Mohegan Sun Arena set the tone for what was one of the most exciting and star-studded weekends in Mohegan Sun’s history. The October 21st Harry Styles show was the first time Styles played Mohegan Sun as a solo artist and RUN DMC’s Wolf Den concert was the first time this legendary hip-hop group played at Mohegan Sun. In 2016, LL Cool J also played the Wolf Den as part of Mohegan Sun’s 20th Anniversary.
Since Mohegan Sun Arena launched in 2001, it has hosted more than 13.5 million guests and has hosted various historic events, including Michael Jordan playing with the Wizards in a pre-season game in the fall of 2001, and the Fight of the Century, where on May 18th, 2002, Micky Ward defeated the late Arturo Gatti in the first battle of what would be an all-time boxing trilogy.
During Mohegan Sun’s 25-year history as the East Coast’s premier integrated resort destination, the resort has grossed more than $27 billion and attracted 9 million guests per year. The latest additions to Mohegan Sun include a world-class dining experience at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, located in the Sky Tower Lobby, and the all-new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook at Bow & Arrow Sportsbar! Online casino games just recently launched as well through MoheganSunCasino.com (+ iOS and Android apps) in mid-October. Sports wagering, both at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook on-site at Bow & Arrow Sportsbar, and online through a partnership with America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel, also launched this fall.
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning online TV series returned this month as well, (BackofHouse.TV) giving viewers a glimpse behind the scenes of the historic opening of Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, how Mohegan Sun Arena pulled off the massive NCAA “Bubbleville,” Basketball tournament in the fall of 2020 and more.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s Flagship Property in Connecticut Rolls Out Star-Studded Schedule of Events and exciting promotions to Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Style
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 9, 2021) – To properly celebrate 25 years as the Northeast’s premiere integrated entertainment resort, Mohegan Sun today announces an impressive lineup of entertainment, deals, giveaways, and celebrity appearances throughout the month of October. From larger-than-life gaming promotions to headlining concerts in the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, the brand’s 25th anniversary is stacking up to be a can’t-miss celebration.
As part of the milestone anniversary, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) flagship property will offer Momentum loyalty members a special “Collect and Win” promo throughout the month of October, where cardholders can earn a swipe at the special 25th anniversary kiosks for a chance to win Free Slot Play prizes and up to $50,000 cash! In addition, the brand is offering a $250,000 Anniversary Slot Sweepstakes for loyalists to try their luck at winning their share of $250,000 in cash by playing their favorite slots! High-rolling private blackjack, slot and Baccarat tournaments will also be hosted for VIP gamers.
Beyond the casino floor, Mohegan Sun is planning an epic culmination weekend on October 22-24, with appearances and performance from superstars like Harry Styles and Blake Shelton, each headlining the Mohegan Sun Arena with very limited tickets still available. Further, Hip-Hop legends Run DMC will be performing in the Wolf Den for the first time ever, and celebrities of all status will be on-hand for a VIP party at Mohegan’s newest hot-spot, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge.
From dining to retail, Mohegan Sun will be offering an abundance of promotions throughout October. Guests can enjoy delicious deals at on-property favorites such as 25 percent off indulgent appetizers at Comix Roadhouse, out-of-this-world promos at Johnny Rockets, and decadent discounts that will make you want to wine and dine at Jasper White’s Summer Shack and Sushi Koya. Guests can also enjoy a day full of shopping with exclusive 25th anniversary-themed savings at world-class shops like Bluwire, Pasta Vita, Chocolux, Chico’s, Lux Bond Green, Yankee Candle and more. While supplies last; offers subject to change based on spending.
“It is a tremendous accomplishment to celebrate 25 years of operation,” said Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment CEO, Ray Pineault. “This milestone is a testament to the rich culture instilled by the Mohegan Tribe, the hard work and dedication our world-class team members, and the loyalty of all our wonderful guests. Throughout the past 25 years, we have emerged as an industry-leader in entertainment, gaming and hospitality and it all started with our incredible flagship destination in southeastern Connecticut. We’re really looking forward to continued growth and success as Mohegan Sun embarks on its next 25 years and beyond.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, 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 80 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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25th Anniversary weekend wrapped up on Saturday, October 23rd. Harry Styles put on an incredible performances in the award-winning 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena on both October 21st and October 23rd, and Blake Shelton also brought the house down on Friday, October 22nd. Run DMC played an epic first-time performance in the legendary 325-seat Wolf Den as well, which was Mohegan Sun’s very first music venue that opened in 1996. A late night VIP 25th Anniversary After-party occurred in the new TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge following the Harry Styles concert on Saturday, which saw the likes of Mario Lopez, Serena & Joe from ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, Melissa & Joe Gorga, recording artist Teyana Taylor and many more walk a special Red Carpet before entering the TAO After-party.
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, and the Fight of the Century, where on May 18th, 2002, Micky Ward defeated the late Arturo Gatti in the first battle of what would be an all-time boxing trilogy.