Apr 24, 2025 | Special Events
Exciting events to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena, Sun Patio, Comix Roadhouse, and Avalon Nightclub
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 24, 2025) – Pride Weekend is making its return to Mohegan Sun and guests are invited to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. On Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st, Mohegan Sun will feature various fun-filled Pride activities including Connecticut Sun’s annual Pride Night, Pride on the Sun Patio, Lipstick, Lashes and Lies at Comix Roadhouse, and PRIDE @ Night at Avalon Nightclub!
Friday, June 20th
On Friday, June 20th, the Connecticut Sun will take on the Dallas Wings and guests are invited to show their pride! This 7:30pm game will feature a pride theme night and a halftime performance by a popular Idol! Tickets are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Following the Connecticut Sun game, guests can head over to Comix Roadhouse where Lipstick, Lashes and Lies will take the stage at 10:00pm! Guests can expect to see a variety drag show with comedic sets, live singers, celebrity impersonations, dancing and more. The show will also include audience participation games.
Saturday, June 21st
The main event of Pride Weekend, Pride on the Sun Patio, is set to take place from 2:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday, June 21st and features an unforgettable evening of music, community, and celebration. Those in attendance can enjoy cozy fire pit seating, sip on vibrant drink specials, savor bites from flavor-packed food trucks such as Jayy’s, and connect with local businesses that uplift and support LGBTQ+ organizations, all while experiencing the energy of DJ Edgewood and a special guest performance by the Darling Divas and DFX dancers. Pride on the Sun Patio will also feature a fierce Lip-Sync Battle from 3:30pm – 4:30pm hosted by Mia of Lipstick, Lashes and Lies at Comix Roadhouse and iconic local Connecticut drag artists Kenya Mone Heart, Ambrosia Black, Dexx Delirium, Rory Roux Lay, and Gabriella Diamante will all compete to be crowned Lip Sync Battle Champion. In addition to the festivities, any guest who signs up for a Momentum card and shows their Pride on the Sun Patio wristband will receive $10 in Free Slot Play. Pride on the Sun Patio is free and open to all ages. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to join Momentum.
To top off Pride Weekend, guests can head over to Avalon Nightclub for PRIDE @ Night! Sip on delicious drinks and groove to the music of DJ Dirty Dave, who will keep guests dancing to his energetic beats all night long. Guests can witness this legendary nightclub scene, show off their true colors and shine with pride! All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend PRIDE @ Night.
For more information about Pride Weekend 2025 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, 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 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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Jan 29, 2025 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day dining & retail specials available Friday, February 14th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 29, 2025) – Love is in the air at Mohegan Sun, and guests are invited to celebrate the special people in their lives with Valentine’s Day dining & retail specials across property. Specials are offered Friday, February 14th unless otherwise specified.
Todd English’s Tuscany is serving up an Italian Beef Wellington, complete with a petite filet, mascarpone mushroom duxelles, prosciutto and puff pastry, with a side of Hasselback potatoes and marsala demi-glace for $65. Lobster Pappardelle made with a 1.25-lb lazy lobster, English peas, fresh pappardelle pasta and sherry thyme cream is also available for $45.
Valentine’s Dinner at novelle from Thursday, February 13th – Sunday, February 16th is Date Night Surf & Turf: an 8 oz. certified Angus beef New York strip served with three grilled shrimp, silky Yukon mashed potatoes, broccolini, onions, mushrooms and a pepper bordelaise. Those looking to celebrate with the ladies can enjoy the Galentine’s Girl Dinner – Caesar salad, garlic Parmesan fries and the choice of either a Strawberry White Chocolate Martini or a Strawberries & Espresso Cocktail – exclusively available on Saturday, February 15th.
Over at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, guests can enjoy Crab Cakes & Sea Scallops over a bed of mixed greens and topped with a remoulade sauce for $38 and Braised Short Ribs served over mushroom risotto for $42. Dessert is a delectable Fried Ice Cream, made with vanilla ice cream coated in corn flakes and deep fried, then topped with strawberry compote, chocolate rings and whipped cream for $12.
Michael Jordan’s Steak House is preparing a lavish evening to remember. Specials include Oysters & Caviar – four local oysters, crème fraiche, passion fruit emulsion, paddlefish caviar and chive oil for $35, Roasted Oysters with charcoal butter, parsnip aioli and ponzu for $23 and Lobster Risotto with Brussels sprouts, red curry and tarragon butter for $65. Drink specials include a Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini ($16) made with Three Olives Cherry Vodka, Licor 43 and crème de cacao, a 375ml bottle of N.V. Taittinger Brut from Champagne, France ($65) and a 375ml bottle of 2022 Chateau d’Esclans ‘Whispering Angel’ Rose from Côtes de Provence, France ($35).
Next door at MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, guests can enjoy Surf & Turf, complete with filet medallions, a 6 oz. lobster tail, Parmesan polenta, garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts, and a bourbon peppercorn sauce for $65 and a decadent Passion Fruit Cheesecake with a chocolate crust and passion fruit coulis for $14.
Just downstairs at Sol Toro, Valentine’s Day specials include an Oaxacan Fondue Platter comprised of Mexican queso fondue, roasted meatballs, telera bread, carne asada skewers, baby potatoes and roasted vegetable brochette for $28. Other specials include Blackened Salmon Tacos with a Morita chili glaze, guacamole, pickled onions on red corn tortillas for $20 and a Passion Fruit Cheesecake topped with Hibiscus syrup and dragon fruit jam for $14. Tie the meal together with I Love You Berry Much Margaritas – matching strawberry and/or blueberry margaritas for two, made tableside for $32.
The Shops at Mohegan Sun have got the Valentine’s Day gifts covered! Guests will receive a free set of heart mugs with saucers when they spend $250 at Le Creuset now through Wednesday, February 12th, or a set of Heritage Baking Dishes if they spend $250 from Thursday, February 13th – Friday, February 28th. Lux Bond & Green has also prepared the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide. From elegant Roberto Coin gold heart necklaces to dazzling ruby and diamond earrings, timeless Movado watches, and Baccarat crystal champagne flutes, Lux Bond & Green offers the perfect gift for every Valentine on the list.
Those looking to fall in love with Mohegan Sun’s Valentine’s Day entertainment can check out Kelsea Ballerini with Special Guests Ashe & MaRynn Taylor at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:00pm, The Beat Goes On – Cher Tribute at the Wolf Den at 8:00pm and Lipstick, Lashes & Lies at Comix Roadhouse at 10:00pm.
For more information about Valentine’s Day at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com/valentinesday.
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 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 23, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Guests can enjoy 256 events in 96 days at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den, the newly renovated Sun Patio and Comix Roadhouse
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 23, 2024) – The summer gets off to a sizzling start at Mohegan Sun with 256 live events in a 96-day stretch kicking off on Friday, June 28th. The summer entertainment lineup across the resort includes chart-topping headliners in the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, incredible tribute bands at the upgraded outdoor venue, Sun Patio, hilarious comedians in Comix Roadhouse and so much more.
Mohegan Sun Arena’s award-winning stage will feature plenty of world class entertainers this summer including, Brad Paisley, June 29th|THE 80’s ROCK TOUR – FOREIGNER Original Lead Singer/Founding Member LOU GRAMM, JOURNEY, former Lead Vocalist STEVE AUGERI and ASIA Featuring JOHN PAYNE, July 5th|International Sumo League World Championship, July 6th|Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello., July 12th| Counting Crows, July 13th| Sam Hunt, July 18th| Kevin Hart, July 19th| Phish, July 23rd & 24th| Andrew Shulz, July 27th| Greta Van Fleet, August 2nd| Lamb of God & Mastodon, August 3rd| Cheap Trick, August 4th| Dierks Bentley, August 10th| Tate McRae, August 11th|Lindsey Stirling, August 15th| Shane Gillis, August 16th-18th |Childish Gambino, August 24th| Koe Wetzel, August 29th |Mötley Crüe, August 31st| Australian Pink Floyd Show, September 12th|Jon Stewart, September 13th| Jeff Dunham, September 14th | Squeeze & Boy George, September 15th| Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, September 20th| Meghan Trainor, September 21st| The Beach Boys, September 27th| Carin León, September 28th.
To purchase tickets, visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office or Ticketmaster. Show times and performers are subject to change.
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun will also be in action throughout the summer as they take on the league’s best inside Mohegan Sun Arena during their home games which includes Indiana Fever, June 10th | Atlanta Dream, June 28th & July 7th| New York Liberty, July 10th| Phoenix Mercury, July 14th |Chicago Sky, August 23rd, |Seattle Storm, September 1st & September 3rd| Las Vegas Aces, September 6th| Minnesota Lynx, September 17th |Chicago Sky, September 19th. For tickets and more information, visit sun.wnba.com.
The Wolf Den, located in the center of Casino of the Earth, offers the best free entertainment in the region. Guests have the unique opportunity to experience acts in an intimate setting including Nick Bosse, June 27th| Mike DelGuidice, June 29th|Wild Nights, June 29th| The ToneShifters, June 30th| Red Light, July 4th| Vixen, July 6th| Blurred Vision, July 7th| The Lost Marbles, July 11th| The Fabulous Thunderbirds, July 13th| Alex Shilo, July 14th| Don’t Tell Lisa, July 18th|| Britany Spencer, July 20th|Dr. K’s Motown Revue tone County, July 21st| Stone County, July 25th| Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, July 27th|Brandt Taylor, July 28th| Souls on Fire, August 1st|Home Free, August 3rd| The 60’s Explosion Show, August 4th|American Honey, August 8th| Branded, August 10th|JD Leonard, August 11th|Tyler Morris, August 15th|Five For Fighting, August 17th| Dookie, A Tribute to Green Day, August 18th| F & Blues Band, August 22nd| Wicked Peach, August 24th|The Main Street Cruisers, August 25th| Last Licks, August 29th| Queensrÿche, August 31st| Josh Ross, September 1st| Autograph: Beyond, September 6th| The Rascals, September 7th|Stryper, September 13th| John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, September 14th| Juice Box, September 27th| Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel, September 28th.
Guests can take in the evening summer vibes with the return of Party on the Sun Patio, located at the newly upgraded Sun Patio. Over the course of 14 weeks, guests can get mouthwatering beverage specials while dancing to the beats of fan favorite tribute bands. Every Friday night, doors open at 6:30pm before bands get the party started at 8:00pm. The best food trucks in the region including Munchies, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, NoRA Cupcake Company, and Supreme Hot Dogs will be on site delivering mouthwatering favorites. VIP fire pit reservations will be accepted starting Saturday, June 1st. Each fire pit includes a complimentary round of drinks, cocktail service, and an Adirondak chair for each guest. Guests can visit the Mohegan Sun website for booking information. Party on the Sun Patio tribute bands include: Vegas McGraw, June 28th|Fleetwood Macked – The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac July 5th|Raise Your Hands, July 12th Captain Fantastic (Elton John Tribute), July 19th|Mystic Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute), July 26th|Refugee (Tom Petty Tribute), August 2nd |Beatlemania Again (The Beatles Tribute), August 9th|52nd Street Band (Billy Joel Tribute), August 16th|The Journey Tribute Show, August 23rd, |Red Neck Castaway (Kenny Chesney Tribute), August 30th |Zac N’ Fried (Zac Brown Band Tribute) September 6th|Big Eyed Phish (Dave Matthews Band Tribute), September 13th|BStreetBand (Bruce Springsteen Tribute), September 20th|Queen Flash (Queen Tribute), September 27th.
All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, guests can feel free to bring their own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change. There will not be rain dates or make up dates. In the event of inclement weather, cancellations (only) will be announced by 2:00pm on the day of the event and bands will perform in the Wolf Den or The Cabaret Theatre.
Swing by Comix Roadhouse this summer for laugh out loud entertainment, country music, line dancing, a rockin’ mechanical bull, and mouthwatering food and drinks. Comix Roadhouse instantly becomes a hot spot for live entertainment when acts such as Change Up, Lacey Cheryl 5, and Whiskey & Rye take the stage throughout the summer. The Comedy Club inside Comix Roadhouse will host headliners including Greg Stone, May 23rd-25th|John Valby, May 26th|Red Grant, June 6th-8th|Julian McCullough, June 20th-23rd|Kurt Metzger, August 1st-3rd. To stay up to date on the entertainment lineup at Comix Roadhouse, visit comixroadhouse.com.
For more information on summer entertainment, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
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 and view us on YouTube.
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Apr 22, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage
Karaoke offerings at Mohegan Sun include fun-filled options at GAME ON, Comix Roadhouse and Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House; During National Karaoke Week, guests can take 50% off karaoke bookings at GAME ON!
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 22, 2024) – In celebration of National Karaoke Week occurring now through the weekend, Mohegan Sun will have karaoke available in various venues across the resort for guests to showcase their rockstar talents. From first-timers to seasoned pros, guests 21 years of age or older are invited to put on a performance for the ages at Comix Roadhouse or The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House. While National Karaoke Week is short-lived, the fun doesn’t end there as both venues offer weekly karaoke events. Additionally, guests can enjoy private karaoke offerings at GAME ON, which is also home to eight luxury bowling lanes, 85+ retro Arcade games, Billiards, a 16-foot Shuffleboard and plenty more, including drink and dining options.
As a part of National Karaoke Week, GAME ON will be running a promotion where party goers can book the Karaoke room for 50% off. For more information, visit GAMEONmohegan.com, email [email protected] or call 860-862-GAME.
At Comix Roadhouse, DJ J-KRAK brings the tunes for Truly Karaoke every Thursday night at 9:15pm. Over the course of the night, guests can enjoy free karaoke and belt out their favorite tunes while indulging in great food and drinks! Every Saturday night at 10:00pm, from now until August 31st, guests can enjoy some Gaelic flair and Irish hospitality during the Karaoke Party at The Lansdowne Pub. Throughout the night, guests can party and sing along to their favorite songs and enjoy a pint of cold beer. Admission to the party is free and seating is first come, first served. Guests looking for more of an intimate karaoke experience with their friends and family can head over to GAME ON where private rooms are available to rent. Non-promotional prices start at $40! At GAME ON, guests can pair a night of karaoke with delicious food and drinks, bowling, arcade games and more.
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 and view us on YouTube.
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Dec 21, 2023 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (December 21, 2023)– Mohegan Sun has officially been named “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice awards. Nominees for this contest are editorially driven with contributions from a panel of travel experts. The final list is determined by Newsweek editors, and then a public vote occurred during the month of December.
“We are honored to be named ‘Best Casino with Live Entertainment’ by Newsweek,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “This is another acknowledgement and recognition of the men and women who work nonstop every day to be the best in the country. They are the reason Mohegan’s entertainment brand is consistently named #1 and is celebrated by guests and artists worldwide.”
Mohegan Sun’s award-winning, 10,000 seat Arena is a leader in the entertainment business, hosting headlining performers like Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Beyoncé, Thomas Rhett, Ariana Grande, and countless others. Exciting acts scheduled for Mohegan Sun Arena in 2024 include Dancing With The Stars, 311, Tom Segura, Nelly, Jo Koy, Bert Kreischer, NF, and Avenged Sevenfold. Matt Rife also stops at Mohegan Sun Arena in February 2024 with a record-breaking and unprecedented five-show run.
Major sporting events, including championship boxing, MMA, professional wrestling, college and professional basketball have also found a home at Mohegan Sun. Additionally, Mohegan Sun Arena is home to WNBA powerhouse, the Connecticut Sun, who just announced their 2024 season schedule.
Located in the center of the action in Casino of the Earth, the 300-seat Wolf Den offers free, weekly entertainment for guests 21 years of age and over. Guests can enjoy full beverage service, a state-of-the-art sound system, intimate seating and top performances by entertainers from almost every musical genre with no cover charge and no minimum. The Wolf Den has hosted acts such as Ludacris, Marshall Tucker Band, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Run-D.M.C, Salt-N-Pepa, Chubby Checker and more.
Mohegan Sun has received additional, entertainment focused, year-end honors that include a “Best Live Music Venue in Connecticut” award from The New London Day and a “Best Casino Venue” nomination from Pollstar. In its history, Mohegan Sun has won 19 national entertainment-focused awards. The OLG Stage at sister property Fallsview Casino Resort, located in Niagara Falls, ON, was also nominated in the “Casino of the Year – Arena” category at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Guests can find additional electrifying live entertainment across property, including at novelle, Comix Roadhouse, Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, and The Cabaret Theatre. For the full lineup, visit the Mohegan Sun 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, 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 and view us on YouTube.
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