Oct 23, 2025 | Entertainment
Festivities this Holiday Season also include a special SantaCon event at Mohegan Sun on Friday, December 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 23, 2025) – Mohegan Sun is welcoming in the holiday season with the 3rd Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 7th. From 3:00pm – 6:00pm, guests of all ages can experience the magic of the season as Mohegan Sun lights up the Sun Patio, featuring a special appearance by music legends Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire. Mohegan Sun is also thrilled to host a SantaCon event on Friday, December 12th across popular nightlife stops like Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock, Avalon Nightclub and more.
At the annual family-fun Sun Patio Tree Lighting at Mohegan Sun, guests can enjoy a curated Holiday Market featuring the perfect seasonal finds and handcrafted gifts from well-known local vendors. Sip from a hot chocolate bar, enjoy festive cocktails at the Sun Patio are also on the docket, as are carolers filling the air with classic holiday tunes. Families will also have the opportunity to snap a photo with Santa to capture the holiday spirit. This event is free and will take place rain or shine. The main event will occur around 5:00pm when legendary musicians Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson join Mohegan Sun’s Chief Marketing Officer Kim Noto to light up the tree!
Following their appearance at the Tree Lighting, Bailey and Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage returning to Mohegan Sun Arena. The performance is set to feature some of the band’s most iconic hits, including “September,” “Let’s Groove,” and “Shining Star.” With over five decades of legendary music, Earth, Wind & Fire continues to bring generations together through their timeless sound and dynamic live shows.
Tickets for Earth, Wind & Fire at Mohegan Sun Arena are available now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Adding to the holiday excitement, Mohegan Sun will host its first ever SantaCon celebration on Friday, December 12th, turning the property into a winter wonderland of cheer from 6:00pm until participating locations close. Guests are encouraged to sport their best Santa attire and gather for the group photo at 9:00pm beneath the glowing Sun Patio tree.
Guests can join in the property-wide bar crawl and evening of specials, with tickets available starting Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Early purchase is encouraged, as ticket prices will increase on the day of the event. Each ticket includes a festive Santa hat, access to exclusive SantaCon menus and specials at participating venues, and one complimentary Sam Adams Winter White Ale on the Sun Patio between 8:00pm and 10:00pm.
In the spirit of giving, $5 from every ticket sold will benefit the Tommy Toy Fund of United Way, spreading holiday joy to children across the region.
Mohegan Sun’s SantaCon will feature a variety of drink specials across participating venues. Avalon Nightclub will offer a free cover for SantaCon guests and a $10 Jingle Juice made with Truly Wildberry Vodka, soda water, and a splash of cranberry juice. Chocolux will have a buy-one-get-one-free offer on its liquor bars. The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will serve a $12 Mistletoe Sour with whiskey, sour mix, cranberry juice, fresh cranberries, and a rosemary sprig. Vista Lounge at Wombi Rock will offer a $12 Santa’s Spritz, made with Prosecco, Aperol, and cranberry juice.
Drink specials at Comix Roadhouse, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, Sol Toro, and more will be available day of the event.
Space and seating at each participating location is first-come, first-served; for closing times, hours at 24-hour locations, the full schedule, and additional information about SantaCon, please visit our website.
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 the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena and the legendary Wolf Den . 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 17, 2023 | General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 17, 2023) – Mohegan Sun is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a fun-filled weekend of Pride. Festivities start Saturday, June 24th with an all-ages event, Pride on the Sun Patio. Then, Cocktails & Queens delivers the ultimate drag show in The Cabaret Theatre. Guests can keep the party going on Saturday with Avalon Nightclub’s PRIDE @ Night. Pride Weekend wraps up on Sunday, June 25th with the You Better Work: Diva Brunch at novelle, a special E.R. Fightmaster meet & greet, and a Pride-themed Connecticut Sun basketball game presented by Jordan’s Furniture.
Pride on the Sun Patio| Sun Patio| Saturday, June 24th | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Pride will take over the Sun Patio with local businesses and support organizations that all highlight the LGBTQ+ community! Guests can enjoy a variety of drink specials at our all-new Sun Patio Bar and indulge in incredible food by Backyard Smokers and Supreme Hot Dogs. DJ Edgewood and DJ Gadget will be keeping the energy going with upbeat and energetic music throughout the day. Check out a variety of vendors including Mohegan Sun’s benefitting organization, outCT. Tickets to Pride on the Sun Patio are $5 ($8 the day of the event) and on sale now via ticketmaster.com. This event is open to all ages!
Cocktails & Queens | The Cabaret Theatre| Saturday, June 24th| 8:00pm – 9:30pm
The divas have arrived! Drag icon Kenya Mone Heart is hosting this unforgettable event, featuring a top tier lineup of some of the most fabulous drag queens in Connecticut. Guests can enjoy performances by Angelina Fierce, Dro Lopez, Rozz Aura, Moxie Angel, Natalia Fierce, Vypra Aura and Xiomara Amour. Plus, special performances by Pangina Heals and Robin Fierce, stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Tickets to Cocktails & Queens are $40 and on sale via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Ticket price includes one complimentary drink. Don’t want the night to end? Show your Cocktails & Queens ticket at the door of Pride @ Night at Avalon Nightclub to skip the line and pay no cover! Guests must be 21 and over to attend Cocktails & Queens.
PRIDE @ Night | Avalon Nightclub | Saturday, June 24th| 9:00pm – 2:00am
Keep the party going in Avalon for PRIDE @ Night! Sip on delicious Bacardí drinks and DJ Dave Aude will keep guests dancing to his energetic beats all night long. All are invited to witness this legendary nightclub scene, show off their true colors and shine with pride! Cover for PRIDE @ Night is $20 and all guests must be 21 and over to attend.
You Better Work: Diva Brunch | novelle| Sunday, June 25th| 11:00am – 2:00pm
novelle is set to host the grand finale to Pride Weekend – the You Better Work Diva Brunch. This exclusive drag brunch features live entertainment, a mouthwatering buffet, and gorgeous cocktail blends that guarantee a fierce, fun time! Tickets to the You Better Work: Diva Brunch are $65 and available via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. All guests must be 21 and over to attend.
Connecticut Sun Pride| Sunday, June 25th
Connecticut Sun is ready to go All in for Pride! Guests can partake in a special meet and greet with E.R. Fightmaster from Grey’s Anatomy at The Cabaret Theatre at 10:30am. Tickets are $100 and $85 and on sale now. Ticket price for the meet & greet includes admission to the CT Sun Pride Game vs Chicago Sky.
At 1:00pm, Connecticut Sun is hosting a special Pride Game presented by Jordan’s Furniture. Fans are encouraged to show their pride while enjoying a special halftime performance. The first 2,500 fans will receive a Connecticut Sun beach towel. Both the E.R Fightmaster meet & greet and the CT Sun Pride Game are open to guests of all ages.
For more information about Pride Weekend at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/pride.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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May 2, 2022 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Live entertainment, cocktails, and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 2, 2022) – Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge, novelle, is excited to announce an all-new set of events coming to the venue this summer! Escape from the ordinary and make your way to novelle to experience two new events: Battle of the Ballads, which features incredible singers going head-to-head in a musical competition and Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series, where you can sip on specialty cocktails mixed by celebrities like Tyler Cameron from The Bachelorette! The popular Bubbles, Brunch & Beats will also be returning to novelle!
Experience two-house singers going head-to-head in a live musical Battle of the Ballads event. Prepare yourself to be blown away, as each month, talented artists will perform mashups, classic songs, or today’s hits – nothing is off the table! Come find out who will reign supreme in the June 3rd clash between Dan DeCristafaro and Emma Jude. Battle of the Ballads events begin at 7:30pm, and have no cover charge to enter.
Toast with the Host: a behind the bar series makes its novelle debut on Friday, May 20th. Enjoy specialty cocktails while Tyler Cameron hosts from behind the bar! These interactive experiences will inspire great conversations and unforgettable nights! Show your ticket from novelle at the door of Avalon to skip the line and pay no cover!
Tickets to Toast with the Host are $40 and on sale via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Bubbles, Brunch & Beats is back and better than ever as Sunday afternoons take on a new meaning inside novelle! The exclusive themed brunches cap off any great weekend complete with delicious food, unique cocktails, and live entertainment! There is no cover to these series of events. The series kicks off on Sunday, June 5th with a Boot Scootin’ Country Brunch that will have you ready to round up your friends and boogie on over to novelle! Enjoy delicious food, unique cocktails and Country tunes that will make you want to shake it!
novelle brings the nostalgia of the 90’s on Sunday, July 3rd with the Gettin’Jiggy with the 90’s Brunch. The brunch with a 90’s flair will have expertly made food, cocktails, and a DJ spinning the best music from that decade. Stay tuned for more news on this exciting series of events by following our website.
ABOUT novelle:
novelle, located in Casino of the Sky, is an upscale escape from the ordinary. The 15,000 square-foot high-end lounge provides a unique experience that shifts seamlessly from thrilling table games to chic cocktail lounge to delicious bites. novelle has everything you need to turn your night into your story.
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 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Apr 28, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage
Food and drink specials May 2nd – May 7th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 28, 2022) – Let the fiesta begin as Mohegan Sun is geared up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Six fun-filled days at seven different locations with tequila, tacos, nachos, and sombreros kicks off on Monday, May 2nd and lasting through Saturday, May 7th. Whether you prefer your margarita frozen or on the rocks, Mohegan Sun will have a place for you to enjoy the celebration.
Get rid of the “Monday blues” at the Bow & Arrow Sports Bar while enjoying happy hour all day long with $8 Patrón Margaritas. Guests will also receive half-off all taco orders with the purchase of a margarita.
“Taco Tuesday” goes down in the new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook with another all-day happy hour with $8 Patrón Margaritas, half-priced chips and salsa, quesadillas, nachos, and tacos.
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge joins the week-long Cinco de Mayo fun on Wednesday, May 4th with an ultra-premium tequila; Gran Patrón Piedra, a super special 2 oz. pour for $29 (regularly $105). Tao will also feature the Wabi-Sabi cocktail with Barrel Select Patrón Añejo for $17.
Comix Roadhouse brings the fun on Thursday as guests can indulge in discounted Patrón Margaritas in all flavors. Keep the night going with DJ Jack Rhino for TRULY KARAOKE to belt out your favorite 80’s & 90’s hits! Bring your friends or sombrero to have some Cinco de Mayo fun. Upcoming shows inside the Comix Comedy Club also include Alonzo Bodden who will take the stage from May 5th-7th. Rich Vos will also perform inside Comix from May 12th-14th.
The festivities don’t stop there! Swing by Mohegan Sun’s luxury lounge, novelle, for a Friday night fiesta featuring special menu items & Reggaeton beats! Specials include $18 Loaded Nachos and a $16 Soft Shell Taco Platter. For only $20, enjoy a Spicy Mango-Rita with Patrón Reposado in a commemorative Patrón Cup!
The week of Cinco de Mayo specials wrap up Saturday evening at Avalon Nightclub & VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock. Dance the night away at Avalon with a Patrón and Pineapple featured cocktail. VISTA Lounge will feature a jalapeño and cucumber Meteor Margarita cocktail with a Tajin salt rim and sliced cucumber.
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 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Apr 22, 2022 | General News
Tickets on sale Friday, April 22nd
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 22, 2022) – Mohegan Sun is excited to announce Pride Weekend 2022! The fun-filled Pride Weekend celebrating members of the LGBTQ+ community will be held Saturday, June 25th, and Sunday, June 26th. The two-day event will be a celebration of love and inclusion jam-packed with activities for guests throughout the property.
The festivities begin on Saturday, June 25th, with Pride on the Patio! Pride takes over the Summer Entrance with local businesses and support organizations! A local guest DJ will be keeping the energy going with music throughout the day. Enjoy a variety of food trucks and drink specials at our bar. Check out a variety of vendors including our benefitting organization outCT. Special guest Kalen Allen will join the party and do an exclusive meet and greet. Pride on the Patio is open to all ages!
Tickets to Pride on the Patio are $10 and go on sale Friday, April 22nd at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, April 23rd, subject to availability.
Following Pride on the Patio, visitors can attend the Cocktails & Queens event at the Cabaret Theatre. The divas have come for this pride-filled night, which will include some of the country’s best drag queens! Kalen Allen will host the event, which will include guest drag queen divas Lolita Colby, Miami Knight, and Kyra Jete! Cocktails & Queens tickets are $40 and are available through Ticketmaster.
Show your ticket at the door of Avalon for “PRIDE @ Night” to skip the line and pay no cover! The ticket includes 1 complimentary drink. Sip on specialty cocktails and dance to the beats of DJs from Mars who will keep the energy up all night long. Kalen Allen will also make a special appearance! Come witness this legendary nightclub scene and shine with pride! Guests must be 21 or older to attend Avalon.
The weekend of fun wraps up Sunday morning with the You Better Work: Diva Brunch. The brunch has no cover and it kicks off at 11:00am. This exclusive drag brunch features live entertainment, tasty food, and gorgeous cocktail blends that guarantee for a fierce, fun time! Guests can book reservations through OpenTable or by calling 860.861.5994.
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 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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