Mohegan Sun Arena will host the 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile on Friday, August 14th as her triumphant The Human Tour confirms new stops across North America. Special guests on the tour include Jensen McRae, I’m With Her, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Head and The Heart, Stephen Wilson Jr. and CMAT.
Tickets to Brandi Carlile with Special guest Jensen McRae at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, March 20th via Ticketmaster, and will be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, March 21st.
Paid members of Carlile’s Bramily community are also given the first chance to purchase tickets starting Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00am local time. Visit bramily.com to become a paid Bramily member. Artist presale for North America starts Wednesday, March 18th at 10:00am local time. Register at brandicarlile.com/tour to receive a presale code.
The upcoming dates follow the acclaimed first leg of The Human Tour, which included shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden (two nights), Los Angeles’ Kia Forum and Boston’s TD Garden, of which The Boston Herald praised, “Brandi’s unmistakable vocal delivery with a towering band, her strange and perfect songs done with all the drama they deserve, her infectious enthusiasm for performing, all combined to prove she belongs in this big place. Even if she can make it feel so small.” The spring run also featured Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis, “a monumental gig” (Rolling Stone) that raised over $700,000 for Minnesota’s The Advocates for Human Rights and was livestreamed from Carlile’s sold-out show at Minneapolis’ Target Center.
In the midst of yet another groundbreaking year, Carlile’s renowned new album, Returning To Myself—produced by Carlile, Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon—debuted at #7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart this past fall. Stream/purchase HERE (Interscope Records/Lost Highway). Carlile was also recently honored as one of TIME’s 2026 Women of the Year, performed a “gorgeous” (Billboard) rendition of “America The Beautiful” at Super Bowl LX (watch HERE), returned to NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series and NBC’s Saturday Night Live as musical guest for the fourth time, was featured on The Howard Stern Show, NPR’s Wild Card with Rachel Martin and The Drew Barrymore Show,and spoke with The New York Times for an in-depth profile.
Critical acclaim for Returning To Myself:
“Carlile is a bona fide superstar whose compositions feel like instant classics”—NPR Music
“It has the luster and confidence of an artist realizing her prime, finding memory and maturity in the lyrics.”—The New York Times
“One of her finest efforts and one of the best albums of the year”—Variety
“It’s a record about navigating the second half of life with fortitude and not fear; and how the best way to do that is to remember where we came from, and who we got there with.” —Rolling Stone
“Remarkable…a mid-life crisis has never sounded quite this poetic”—Billboard
“For an artist already established as one of her generation’s brightest songwriters, this represents another significant evolution”—Rolling Stone U.K.
“Carlile’s eighth album does the difficult work of cracking open the soul to let flow her vulnerability. The songs succeed in their tasks: bringing her into a fresh creative moment where she flourishes”—Paste
“Stunning, introspective…feels like reuniting with an old friend”—A.V. Club
“A pearl from the new queen of Laurel Canyon…it never sounds less than gorgeous”—MOJO
“It’s a record of reinvention and rediscovery, filled with songs unlike any Carlile has made before, often leaning into her singer-songwriter side but painting with a different sonic palette” —The Seattle Times
“An album full of warmth and humanity”—The London Standard
Carlile is an Oscar-nominated and 11x Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer, 2x EMMY-winning composer, lyricist and writer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist, who is known as one of music’s most respected voices. Throughout her acclaimed career, Carlile has released eight studio albums including Who Believes in Angels?—the universally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated collaborative album with her childhood hero, Elton John—which debuted at #1 in the U.K. and top 10 in the U.S.
Additionally, Carlile is a renowned producer with recent Grammy-winning projects from Joni Mitchell and Brandy Clark. She also produced and recorded a rendition of Indigo Girls’ “Closer To Fine” with her wife, Catherine, which was included on Barbie The Album as well as a version of “Home,” which was featured in the final season of Ted Lasso. She received her first Oscar nomination in the Original Song category in January 2025 for “Never Too Late,” a Grammy-nominated track written alongside Elton John, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt for the Disney+ documentary of the same name.
Beloved by her peers, Carlile has collaborated with artists such as The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Sam Smith, Alicia Keys, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Jacob Collier, P!nk and Dolly Parton. Carlile was named OUT Magazine’s 2023 “Icon of the Year,” awarded Billboard’s Women In Music “Trailblazer Award,” CMT’s Next Women of Country “Impact Award” and NMPA’s 2023 Songwriter Icon Award and received multiple recognitions from the Americana Music Association.
On top of being a musician and writer, Carlile is a founder of the Looking Out Foundation, which has raised over $9 million for grassroots causes to date. Carlile lives in rural Washington state with her wife and two daughters, Evangeline and Elijah.
RETURNING TO MYSELF TRACKLIST
1. Returning To Myself
2. Human
3. A Woman Oversees
4. A War With Time
5. Anniversary
6. Church & State
7. Joni
8. You Without Me
9. No One Knows Us
10. A Long Goodbye
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
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.
Future bets on the Tournament also open on March 15th inside the Sportsbook; 68-field Tournament takes place March 17th – April 6th
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 11, 2026) – Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, one of the hottest spots to view the best tournament in sports, is currently taking reservations for the bracket busting early rounds, and beyond. The marquee tournament matchups that get underway on Thursday, March 19th through Sunday, March 22nd, will be in high demand at the Sportsbook, with more information on booking stadium seating, table options or MVP upgrades available HERE. Nothing But Net (And Bets) inside the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook offers viewing of all the major games on the Northeast’s largest video wall, as well as featuring no shortage of betting kiosks, cashier windows, delicious food and drink options and more.
What also makes this time of year unique in Connecticut is the futures betting window for the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. Wagers on championship picks or deep‑run contenders aren’t available throughout the year, though starting later in the day on Sunday, March 15th and running until tip-off on March 17th, guests can place these exclusive futures bets. This is also the only time all year to bet on UConn. The UConn Women enter as defending national champions and currently ranked #1, while the UConn Men—who have cut down the nets in two of the last three years—are currently ranked #6. Other top Men’s contenders include Duke, Arizona and Michigan.
A Back Court Viewing Party will also take place at Mohegan Sun’s former bus lobby, in the Autumn entrance of the resort on Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th only. Back Court Viewing Party tickets include a buffet, seating, multiple wide screens and a bar sponsored by Modelo, which is also the drink sponsor for Nothing but Net (and Bets). More information is available HERE.
Modelo is the official drink sponsor for both events.
Guests that cannnot make it out to the property but still want to wager on the tournament can do so on the online sportsbook available through ct.sportsbook.fanduel.com and iOS + Android apps.
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 also operates an iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ontario, CA providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base. 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.
Mohegan Sun is rolling out an unforgettable Valentine’s Day weekend with exclusive dining specials and exceptional nightlife. From romantic dinners to the perfect night of entertainment including the Rat Pack Valentine’s Day inside The Cab, Mohegan Sun is the place to be for couples and friends looking to celebrate in style. It all takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and throughout the holiday weekend. More information on Valentine’s Day at Mohegan Sun is available HERE.
Exclusive entertainment is planned inside The Cabaret Theatre, also known as The Cab – with the Rat Pack Valentine’s Day kicking-off at 8:00pm on Saturday, February 14th. This thrilling live show is a dazzling tribute to the kings of cool, featuring stunning Vegas Showgirls, Musicians from the Tony T Orchestra and powerhouse performances by:
Jesse Posa as Frank Sinatra
Joe Perce as Dean Martin
Lloyd Diamond as Sammy Davis Jr.
Tickets for this night of glitz, glamour and entertainment are available now HERE.
Reality TV star and touring stand-up comic Vinny Guadagnino also takes over Mohegan Sun’s Comix Comedy Club for a three‑night run starting Friday, February 13th. Rising to fame on MTV’s hit Jersey Shore, Vinny has since built a multifaceted career across TV, digital media, and live entertainment. Don’t miss his Valentine’s Day weekend performances including two shows on Saturday, February 14th (6:00pm and 8:00pm), More info and tickets are available HERE.
Valentine’s Day Dining Specials
(Offers valid on Saturday, February 14th unless otherwise stated)
Valentine’s Day dining highlights at TheFarm Italy will feature Local Osyters (cavier, lime zest); Beet Salad (stracciatella, raspberry, almond); Fusilli Lunghi (red shrimp, lemon butter, pecorino, escarole); Surf & Turf (24-oz. beef tomahawk, scallops, cauliflower, salsa verde and Crostata Brûlée (blackberry custard, cherries, mint. Farm Italy also features an extensive cocktail menu, with highlights like the Mezcaluna (Dos Hombres mezcal, cotton candy grapes, fresh lime).
Available Friday, February 13th through Sunday, February 15th, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will showcase several Valentine’s Day specials including Garlic Butter Steak (14‑oz. bone‑in ribeye with garlic butter compote, parmesan fingerling potatoes and chili crisp broccolini) and Wild Mushrooms Cupid’s Heart Bites (heart‑shaped fried polenta with oyster, cremini and shiitake mushrooms, melted fontina, parsley and olive oil). Additional highlights include Spinach and Feta Turnovers and Chicken Eggplant Caponata Pasta. The dessert special will be a S’mores Fried Ice Cream topped with melted marshmallow and chocolate sauce!
At novelle, a Valentine’s Day special will include a Surf & Turf entrée featuring a New York block cut paired with Yukon mashed potato, mushroom, onion, pepper bordelaise, Stuffed Black Tiger Shrimp and finished with cannoli cones for dessert. Guests can pair this delicious dish with two special cocktails for Valentine’s Weekend:
Lipstick & Literature – Drumshanbo Sardinian Citrus Gin, Chambord, and Prosecco
The above drink specials will also be featured as part of a Girls Dinner special at novelle on Friday, February 13th as well, and can be paired with a Caesar Salad and Fries!
Mohegan Sun’s popular TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will offer a Salmon, Tuna & Hamachi Poke special, as well as a tasty Cantonese Salt & Pepper Lobster. Another highlight at TAO will be a specialty Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookie filled with strawberry and dark chocolate mousse, available February 13th–15th.
Beauty & Essex is also set to feature Short Rib and Ox Tail Gnocci on February 14th – as well as a Chocolate Raspberry Cake.
Todd English’s Tuscany will offer Hand‑Picked Hard‑Shell Maine Lobster Ravioli, prepared with fresh dill, broken local beet butter and golden beet threads — a vibrant, seasonal Valentine’s Day feature.
For all dining specials at Mohegan Sun for Valentine’s Day, please click HERE.
Valentine’s Day dining at Jasper White’s Summer Shack will feature a special menu, highlighted by entrée selections including Grilled Lobster Tails (garlic beurre blanc, risotto and broccolini), Grilled 12‑oz. New York Strip (mushroom au poivre, mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus) and Baked Stuffed Shrimp (lobster sauce, broccoli and jasmine rice). Dessert offerings include a Brownie Sundae or Vanilla Bean Cheesecake.
The founding voice of Creedence Clearwater Revival returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, November 13th at 7:30pm
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 26, 2025) – John Fogerty, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer whose voice and timeless songs defined a generation, will return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, November 13th for a 7:30pm show as part of The Legacy Tour with special guest Hearty Har. With a career full of classics like “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Proud Mary,” Fogerty’s catalog promises a night full of epic Classic Rock.
Tickets for to see Fogerty go on sale on Wednesday, August 27th via Ticketmaster and can be purchased at Mohegan Sun Box Office on Thursday, August 28th.
John Fogerty is a true American treasure. As founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty’s career spans 50 years and he is hailed as one of the most influential musicians in Rock history. As the writer, singer and producer of numerous classic hits including “Born on the Bayou”, “Green River”, “Proud Mary”, and “Bad Moon Rising”, Fogerty is a Grammy winner who has been honored as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists, 100 Greatest Songwriters, and 100 Greatest Singers by Rolling Stone. Earning induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Baseball Hall of Fame, he is also a New York Times best-selling author for his memoir, Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music. In January 2023 he regained control over his works, acquiring majority interest of his worldwide publishing rights from Concord. Currently on a worldwide Celebration Tour, Fogerty is now performing his classic songs, with his two sons, for the first time since owning his catalog of songs which have resonated with fans for over five decades.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
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 launched The Crafty Slice last summer near The Sun Patio in Casino of the Earth, and is excited to announce a second Crafty Slice location in Casino of the Sky has officially opened. Mohegan Sun will also open a vibrant tropical themed Tiki Bar Pop-Up in the Sky Tower hotel lobby, offering guests even more ways to enjoy summertime drinks and a great vibe. Additionally, Mohegan Sun’s Sun Patio offers guests a relaxing and sleek outdoor bar open Thursday through Sunday!
The new Crafty Slice eatery expands on the popular concept’s signature offerings — a variety of pizza, craft beer, and other delicious food options on the go. The second location features an expanded menu, additional seating, and exclusive summer specials. Highlighted menu options include pizza by the slice starting at $5, from cheese to vegetarian to pepperoni and combo slices with sausage, bacon and meatball. Other grab-and-go offerings include churro bites, Sabrett’s Hot Dogs and the famous Walking Taco.
Complementing this launch is the introduction of an all-new summertime Tiki Bar, located in Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower lobby. Opening on Thursday, June 26th, The Tiki Bar will play island-influenced tunes and serve exotic cocktails like the Lava Flow (Bacardí Coconut, Fruitful Strawberry, Fruitful Banana, Pineapple & Orange Juice) and The Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Jim Beam Pineapple Whiskey, Orange Juice, Lemon Sour, Cherry Float). The wine list includes though is not limited to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir and highlighted beers include Kona Big Wave Golden Ale and Allagash. Non-Alcoholic options include the Social Mai Tai and Töst (Sparkling White, Cranberry Ginger).
“The Crafty Slice has become one of our most popular late-night quick bite eateries here at Mohegan Sun and we’re certainly thrilled to expand it to Casino of the Sky for guests,” said Chris Greaney, VP of F&B at Mohegan Sun. “Whether you’re craving a slice or a sip at The Tiki Bar opening on June 26th, these new additions are sure to deliver great experiences. A huge thanks goes out to our dedicated F&B team and our hardworking Entertainment team that helped create this exciting Island-themed Pop-up at Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower lobby.”
Mohegan Sun’s second Crafty Slice location is now open in Casino of the Sky, located near The Cabaret Theatre. Hours are Wednesday – Thursday, 5:00pm – Midnight; Friday and Saturday late afternoon through 3:00am and on Sundays, Noon to 9:00pm.
The Tiki Bar will be open from June 26th through September 12th, Thursday through Monday! For more info on menus and specific hours of operation, visit mohegansun.com/tikibar
The Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun is a fully upgraded outdoor attraction that in addition to a state-of-the-art stage for concerts and festivals throughout the warmer months, features a beautiful deck and full bar featuring drinks like Downeast Liquid Luck, The Mohegan Sun and Two Roads Brewing popular Jackpot Juice Hazy IPA, and the alcohol-infused ice cream offering known as Frosty Fusions.
Dining across Mohegan Sun has had a variety of exciting openings and upgrades over the past year. Highlights include the debut of the property’s second TAO brand, Beauty & Essex, known for its speakeasy-style hidden entrance, as well as the arrivals of Sift Bake Shop and A.T.Y Bar & Bonbons. In the fall, The Shed, opened inside Casino of the Earth, offering a scratch kitchen serving up the perfect menu of brunch, lunch and dinner. Most recently BALLO Italian Restaurant, located next to The Shed, was completely reimagined as The Farm Italy, ushering in a new era of Italian dining at Mohegan. Both The Shed and The Italy are operated in partnership with renowned restaurateur John Tunney.
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.
