Mohegan Sun has also been named to Tripadvisors’s Traveler’s Choice List & Mohegan Sun Arena once again wins “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music
Mohegan Sun, one of the largest and most exciting entertainment destinations in the US, is excited to announce a variety of 2024 awards including major recognitions in the 2024 CT Insider “Best of Connecticut Awards,” that include Best Music Venue, Best Fine Dining, and Best Casino Activity. Mohegan Sun Arena is also again recognized by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for being the top Arena among all casino destinations. Additionally, Mohegan Sun has been named to Tripadvisor’s highly accredited Traveler’s Choice List for 2024, an honor that less than 10% of destinations worldwide receive.
CT Insider’s “Best of Connecticut Awards” is an annual contest that celebrates the top local business, attractions and services throughout the state. Kicking off in early January, the contest engages a wide audience through a simple voting process, allowing Connecticut locals to recognize their favorite attractions and businesses. Voters pick from over 900 businesses among a set eleven categories that includes highlights like Activities, Arts & Culture, At the Casino, Food & Drink, Travel, People & Media, and Shopping. For “Best Casino Performance Venue,” as well as “Best Music Venue – Large,” Mohegan Sun Arena took home the top spot. A #1 win also went to Bobby’s Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun for the category: “Best Casino Casual Dining.”
“Receiving these honors from this year’s “Best of Connecticut Awards,” by CT Insider, along with recognitions from the ACM and Trip Advisor, is a true testament to Mohegan Sun’s dedication to excellence,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “These awards aren’t possible without the vision and hard work of our team, who consistently deliver outstanding service and create memorable experiences throughout our casino, resort and entertainment destination.”
The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena is also thrilled to have received first place awards from CT Insider for both “Best Music Venue – Large” and “Best Casino Performance Venue.” Mohegan Sun Arena has also taken home its eighth “Casino of The Year-Arena” award by the ACM. This award is voted on by ACM membership which includes professionals from various segments of the music industry including artists, musicians, producers, talent buyers, & promoters. As one of the busiest and popular venues in the US, Mohegan Sun Arena hosts top tier events and performances that draw crowds from across the country. Guests attending an event at Mohegan Sun Arena can enjoy state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, luxurious VIP suites, and a variety of food & beverage options within the arena. For a full event list, which includes upcoming acts like Phish, Cheap Trick, Shane Gillis, Jon Stewart, Duran Duran and more, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
Several of Mohegan Sun’s nightlife venues and dining attractions were also finalists in the CT Insider 2024 “Best of Connecticut” awards in the Casino category. This included Crafty Stir for “Best Casual Dining,” and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, BALLO Italian Restaurant, and Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse for “Best Casino Fine Dining.” Comix Roadhouse was also a finalist for “Best Casino Performance Venue,” and Mandara Spa was in the running for “Best Casino Spas.”
Mohegan Sun has also been selected as a “Tripadvisor Travelers Choice” recipient, an honor given to the world’s most popular attractions based on reviews and ratings collected over a 1-year period. This places Mohegan Sun in the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor, continuing its reputation as a premier entertainment destination.
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, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 8, 2024) – Duran Duran has announced a North American East-Coast run, set to take place this fall, bringing the legendary, award-winning four-pieceto Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, October 25th delivering their greatest hits including “The Reflex”, “Girls On Film”, and more. The Birmingham England natives kick off the show at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 12th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of the British quartet can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, July 13th.
Duran Duran’s 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, is out now via Tape Modern for BMG with artwork featuring images adapted from a collection of authentic vintage séance photos sourced by Nick Rhodes at auction. It is available on Black 2LP and CD, with a limited-edition Translucent Galaxy 2LP. The album is also available in Atmos on high-res Blu-ray audio.
The band has always reveled in the shadows, playing with artistic, aesthetic, and emotional extremes. As much as you can move and shout along to the timeless chants of Hungry Like the Wolf, Ordinary World, or Rio, it feels most natural do so under the cover of night. They’re the ultimate soundtrack to sharing secrets in close whispers on the dancefloor before the lights go up. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® in 2022, they’ve sold north of 100 million albums around the world in addition to scoring 18 American chart hits and 21 Top 20 UK smashes. Their various awards and accolades have included two GRAMMY® Awards, two Ivor Novellos, two BRIT Awards (including “Outstanding Contribution to Music” in 2004), and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They penned the only James Bond theme to reach #1 in the US, while David Lynch helmed their concert film. You can hear them sampled in songs by everyone from The Notorious B.I.G. to 5 Seconds of Summer and in reverent covers by Muse, Deftones, and more. Rio has claimed spots on Q’s “100 Greatest British Albums,”NME’s “100 Greatest Albums of All Time,” and Pitchfork’s “Top 100 Albums of the 1980s.” Summing up their enduring impact, Vanity Fair proclaimed, “Duran Duran’s always been about constant innovation and the ‘new’.”
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 17, 2024) –Today, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer, songwriter and performer Rod Stewart has announced a Saturday, September 7th show at Mohegan Sun Arena. The show kicks off at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, fans of the Rock icon can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, June 22nd.
Featuring chart-topping hits spanning Stewart’s unparalleled over five-decades-long career, fans and critics alike have hailed his latest tour as a must-see concert event. The hits-packed setlist includes songs like, “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” “Tonight’s the Night,” “Every Picture Tells A Story,” “Infatuation,” “Forever Young,” “Ooh La La (I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now),” ”Young Turks,” Have I Told You Lately That I Love You,” “Rhythm of My Heart,” “Broken Arrow,” and “Forever Young.”
Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. On February 23rd, he released Swing Fever, his 33rd studio album. The album features Sir Rod and Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, reignited by two true giants of their craft, out on Warner Records. His signature voice, style and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B, and the Great American Songbook, making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career. Stewart has earned a number of the industry’s highest awards, including two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times best-selling author, GRAMMY™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity.
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, 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 “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 10, 2024) – On Sunday, June 9th, Mohegan Sun Arena celebrated another milestone. A sold-out show with legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks marked 3,000 Arena events since opening the award-winning 10,000-seat venue in October 2001. As part of this celebration, Mohegan Sun selected two lucky concert goers for a special upgraded prize package!
“Every milestone for our venue is important because it shows the unity, reputation and hard work that our entire Entertainment team exemplifies,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan. Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest and most award-winning venues there is, and surpassing 3,000 total events is truly a testament to those who have helped put this great venue and Mohegan Sun on the world stage.”
Over its 23-year history, Mohegan Sun Arena has hosted entertainment powerhouses Bruce Springsteen, Matt Rife, Billy Joel, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Pink, Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett, and many more. Top comedians including Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Kevin James, and Sebastian Maniscalco have also graced the stage. The Arena will also present a three-night run beginning August 16th starring popular actor and comic Shane Gillis and continue to host the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. The CT Sun made their debut at Mohegan Sun Arena in May 2003, and are currently the #1 team in the league with a 9-1 record. Mohegan Sun Arena has also had the honor of hosting WNBA events like the WNBA draft, All-Star games, and the WNBA Finals.
This year has been busy for Mohegan Sun Arena as the venue reached the 15 million total guests’ milestone in February. Other accolades include being awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America” and being named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards.
To commemorate the 3,000th event milestone, a pair of lucky guests were chosen before Stevie Nicks took the stage and surprised with a prize package that included upgraded seats, merchandise, and more. For more information about events inside Mohegan Sun Arena, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment .
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, 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 “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 28, 2024) – Mexican music icon Marco Antonio Solís announces the arrival of his critically acclaimed Eternamente Agradecido World Tour in the United States this summer. The long-awaited show will tour several cities across North America, including a Friday, November 1st show at Mohegan Sun Arena at 8:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 31st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, “El Buki’s” fans can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, June 1st.
With the Eternamente Agradecido World Tour, Marco Antonio Solís is embarking on a mission to reciprocate the love he’s received over his illustrious four-decade career. This unique tour will bring his unmatched talent and musical enchantment to cities he’s never visited before, offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience his music live.
Thus, Marco Antonio Solís continues unstoppable in 2024, where he already has multiple presentations in Mexico, at the beginning of the year. In addition, the artist kicked off his Las Vegas residency with Los Bukis, making history in Latin music as the first all-Spanish residency on the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Originally from Michoacán, Marco Antonio Solís, better known as “El Buki”, has captured the hearts of millions with his hits such as “Si No Te Hubieras Ido”, “Más Que Tu Amigo”, “Mi Eterno Amor Secreto”, among many others. His prolific career features more than 300 songs of his authorship, some of which have been performed by a variety of great artists. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious title of “Person of the Year” from the Latin Recording Academy in 2022 and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2005, consolidating himself as an undisputed reference in Latin music.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, 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 “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
