Nov 13, 2026 | Entertainment, General News
WILDCHILD artist to perform in Uncasville on Saturday, May 8, 2027
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 13, 2026) – Alex Warren will bring his Finding (More) Family on the Road Tour with special guest Faouzia to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 8, 2027. The GRAMMY-nominated, chart-topping, multi-platinum artist is set to take the stage at 8:00pm for a night featuring music from his latest album, WILDCHILD, along with fan favorites from throughout his rapidly rising career.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com and mohegansun.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 21st, subject to availability. An Artist Presale begins Wednesday, November 18th at 10:00am local time and runs through Thursday, November 19th at 10:00pm local time. Fans can access the Artist Presale using the password WILDCHILD. A local presale begins Thursday, November 19th at 10:00am local time. All presales end Thursday, November 19th at 10:00pm local time.
Warren is one of music’s fastest-rising global stars, with a catalogue that has amassed more than 11 billion streams worldwide. His hit single “Ordinary” has become a global phenomenon, amassing more than 330 million streams while reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Warren was also named Billboard’s January Chartbreaker following the success of “Burning Down,” which marked his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100. A reimagined version of the song featuring Joe Jonas helped propel the track to more than 185 million streams and No. 1 chart positions in eight countries.
Building on a breakout period that included his sold-out Cheaper Than Therapy Global Tour, which visited 47 cities across Europe and North America, Warren has continued to establish himself as one of pop music’s most compelling young artists. In 2024, he released his acclaimed debut full-length album, You’ll Be Alright Kid (Chapter 1), featuring “Carry You Home,” which has garnered nearly half a billion streams worldwide. Known for vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals and deeply personal songwriting, Warren has earned recognition from People Magazine, SiriusXM, TIDAL and Amazon Music as an emerging artist to watch.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice 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. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
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Nov 10, 2026 | Employment, Entertainment, General News, Sports
Longtime Team Members Elevated to Leadership Roles Within Mohegan Sun’s Entertainment Team; Elijah Panfili also Joins Public Relations Team as Sports & Entertainment Publicist
Mohegan Sun is excited to announce the promotions of Matt Dole to Director of Entertainment Strategic Planning and Kayla Smith to Manager of Sports & Entertainment. With extensive experience across live entertainment operations, booking strategy and venue management, both leaders have played integral roles in the Mohegan Sun’s success and will continue to help shape the future of one of the nation’s premier destinations for live entertainment.
In his new role as Director of Entertainment Strategic Planning, Matt Dole will oversee and help drive strategic initiatives for Mohegan Sun’s vast entertainment portfolio, with a primary focus on the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena. He will oversee revenue optimization efforts, artist relations and long-term business strategies. Dole will also play a key role in strengthening and expanding partnerships with industry leaders such as Live Nation and leading artist agencies, while helping shape the entertainment vision for one of the Northeast’s busiest and top-ranked venues, Mohegan Sun Arena. His expertise in talent booking will also support other Mohegan Sun venues, including the Wolf Den and Sun Patio, which over the past two summers has played host to The Roots, Dion, Lakeview, Buckcherry, Lupe Fiasco, Sully Erna and much more.
Dole began his career at Mohegan Sun in 2006 as a restaurant host at Cove Lounge within Mohegan Sun’s Culinary team. From there, he gained experience through a variety of operational focuses including VIP Services, Arena Club and Revenue Management before joining the Entertainment team, where he has continued to play a critical role in venue programming and strategic planning.
“These promotions within our Entertainment team are well deserved, as Matt and Kayla have each played essential roles in the continued success of our entertainment venues,” said Joe Soper, VP of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “Their leadership, dedication and ability to adapt in a fast-paced industry have helped elevate the guest experience across our live venues and I am excited to see them build on that momentum.”
Kayla Smith began her career with Mohegan Sun in 2005 as a Guest Receptionist in Hotel Operations. Through her dedication, strong work ethic, andcommitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, she advanced into leadership roles as Hotel Supervisor and Dual Rate Manager. In January of 2020, Kayla transitioned into Sports & Entertainment as a Contract & Scheduling Specialist. With more than two decades of experience across multiple areas of Mohegan Sun, Kayla brings a wealth of experience and operational knowledge to her position. As Manager of Sports & Entertainment, Smith will play a vital role in entertainment booking for the Wolf Den, while assisting with booking strategy for The Cabaret Theatre (The Cab), the Sun Patio, and Mohegan Sun Arena. She will also continue to manage the contracts, scheduling of artist/tour hospitality needs and general operational support across Mohegan Sun’s entertainment programming.
Joining Mohegan Sun as Sports & Entertainment Publicist is Elijah Panfili, a Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) graduate with a background in Communications, PR and Marketing. As Sports & Entertainment Publicist, Panfili will support publicity efforts for Mohegan Sun’s extensive lineup of live entertainment, working closely with regional and national media to drive engagement and increase visibility for the hundreds of concerts and sporting events hosted annually at Mohegan Sun Arena and across Mohegan Sun’s other popular venues. Panfili can be reached at [email protected].
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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Nov 10, 2026 | Entertainment, General News
Special guests Corrosion of Conformity, Agnostic Front and Chuck Ragan join the rock icons in the Arena April 2027
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 10, 2026) – Rock powerhouse Clutch will bring its Give The People What They Want! Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 3, 2027. Joined by special guests Corrosion of Conformity, Agnostic Front and Chuck Ragan, the Maryland-based band is set to take the stage at 7:00 PM for a night of hard-hitting rock spanning more than three decades of music.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Ticketmaster.com and mohegansun.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 14, subject to availability. An Artist Presale begins Tuesday, November 10 at Noon. Fans can access the Artist Presale using the password CLUTCH27. Local and venue presales begin Tuesday, November 10 at 2:00 PM. Additional Knotfest.com and Blabbermouth presales begin Wednesday, November 11 at 2:00 PM. All presales end Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 PM local time.
Formed in 1991 by Neil Fallon, Jean-Paul Gaster, Dan Maines and Tim Sult, Clutch has spent more than three decades carving out a singular place in American rock music. Emerging from the Washington, D.C. hardcore scene, the Maryland quartet built a devoted fanbase through relentless touring and a sound that blends hard rock, blues, punk, funk and metal influences. Since launching their own label, Weathermaker Music, in 2008, Clutch has continued to operate independently while releasing a string of acclaimed albums and consistently selling out venues across North America.
The band’s fourteenth studio album, Wasted Lands, arrives in January 2027 via Weathermaker Music. Produced by longtime collaborator Machine, the album marks Clutch’s first full-length release since 2022’s Sunrise on Slaughter Beach and features the new singles “The Drifter Returns,” “Wasted Lands” and “Beware The Fever.” Written and recorded at the band’s Doom Saloon studio in Frederick, Maryland, Wasted Lands continues Clutch’s tradition of riff-driven rock while showcasing new creative territory, including the band’s first recorded use of banjo.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice 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. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
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Nov 9, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 9, 2026) – Comedian, actor and television personality Jamie Lissow will bring his nationwide Marriage Material Tour to Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, June 19, 2027. Known for his stand-up comedy and frequent television appearances, Lissow takes the stage at 8:00pm for a night of laughs inside The Cab.
Tickets to see Jamie Lissow at The Cabaret Theatre go on sale Friday, November 13th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com and mohegansun.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 14th, subject to availability. Fans can access an Artist Presale and Local Presales beginning Tuesday, November 10th, at 10:00am local time. The Artist Presale password is JAMIE. All presales will conclude on Friday, November 13th at 9:00am local time.
Jamie Lissow is an actor, comedian and television personality who currently appears as a weekly guest on the top-rated late-night talk show GUTFELD!. He is widely recognized for his work on the Netflix
original series Real Rob, where he starred alongside Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm Macdonald and David Spade while also serving as a co-writer and producer. Throughout his career, Lissow has made appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show and Last Comic Standing, while his popular Dry Bar Comedy special has amassed more than 20 million views.
Most recently, Lissow appeared in the feature film Daddy Daughter Trip alongside Rob Schneider, John Cleese and Michael Bublé. He is also set to star in the upcoming feature The Animal 2 for Fox/Tubi. When he’s not appearing on television or working in film, Lissow continues to headline comedy clubs and theaters across the country, earning fans with his relatable storytelling, quick wit and sharp observational humor.
For more information on entertainment at The Cabaret Theatre visit: mohegansun.com/cabaret
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.
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Nov 4, 2026 | Comedy, Entertainment, General News
Newly added April 11 performance follows Mathews’ previously announced April 10 Mohegan Sun Arena show
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 4, 2026) – Stand-up comedian, musician and social media sensation Matt Mathews has added a second Mohegan Sun Arena performance on Sunday, April 11, 2027, at 7:00pm as part of his Not What I Ordered World Tour. The newly added show follows Mathews’ previously announced Saturday, April 10, 2027, performance at the award-winning venue. Known for his unfiltered storytelling, Southern charm and unique blend of comedy and music, Mathews has become one of comedy’s fastest-rising live performers with a social media audience of more than 15 million followers.
Tickets for this second show go on sale Friday, November 6th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster and mohegansun.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 7th, subject to availability.
Matt Mathews is a comedian, musician and content creator whose raw honesty, quick wit and unmistakable Southern charm have helped him build a devoted audience of more than 15 million followers and generate more than one billion views across social media platforms. First gaining widespread attention through his viral online videos, Mathews has transformed that success into one of comedy’s fastest-growing touring careers.
Since making his stand-up debut in 2022, Mathews has quickly progressed from performing in comedy clubs to headlining sold-out theaters and arenas across the country. His successful Boujee On A Budget Tour sold more than 250,000 tickets and included multiple performances at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, as well as his first arena show in his hometown of Birmingham, AL. Recognized by Deadline which named him among the “Future of Comedy,” Mathews continues to connect with audiences through his signature mix of candid storytelling, relatable humor and music on his latest Not What I Ordered World Tour.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice 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. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.
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