WHAT: Mohegan Sun is celebrating one of the most admired Pop stars in the world with a one-of-a-kind bash! Festivities include food trucks, themed cocktails, a friendship bracelet station and more.
IN DETAIL: On Saturday, September 28th, the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun will transform into an enchanted wonderland for a special Taylor Swift celebration like no other! At Are You Ready For It? A Musical Event, fans of the legendary Pop star will get the chance to sing along to iconic lyrics while an electrifying tribute band graces the main stage.
This premier Taylor Swift tribute band, based in Southeastern Connecticut, is vocally charged with an emphasis on harmony, leading fans on a musical journey of all Taylor’s top hits while capturing her spirit and essence. Using costumes, choreography and some of her signature elements, the tribute band is dedicated to ensuring that each performance is a celebration of the evolution of Taylor Swift’s insurmountable 18-year career. Guests are encouraged to get our their friendship bracelets and join the party!
Delicious bites will be served via food trucks and the Sun Patio Bar is serving up refreshing themed cocktails that will make everyone want to dance! A themed photo prop station will be available for guests to snag a pic with their besties before making their way to the friendship bracelet station.
Are You Ready for It? A Musical Tribute Event is open to guests of all ages, with wristbands provided for guests aged 21 and over. Tickets are on sale now via ticketmaster.com. Seating is available by the fire pits on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
More than 30 free outdoor concerts are planned for the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun including Mike DelGuidice, Beatlemania Again, The Docksiders, Kimberly Perry and more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 21, 2024) –The summer is heating up at Mohegan Sun with a robust outdoor entertainment lineup featured at the Sun Patio. Located between the Riverview and Indian Summer Garages, the Sun Patio is back and better than ever with a brand-new look! Soak in the summer weather in this open-air venue with delicious food and beverage specials that include the All in Orange Whip Canned Cocktail and the Jackpot Juice Hazy IPA. Over 30 free live shows are scheduled at the new & improved Sun Patio with popular tribute concerts every Friday night from June 28th – late September, and the new outdoor Summer Concert Series brings big-time acts like Buckcherry on select weekend nights!
Party on the Sun Patio is back again during Hot Summer Fun with some of the best tribute bands the region has to offer. Over the course of 14 weeks, guests can get mouthwatering beverage specials while dancing to their favorite songs. Every Friday night, doors open at 6:30pm before bands get the party started at 8:00pm. VIP fire pit reservations are available and each fire pit includes a complimentary round of drinks, cocktail service, an Adirondak chair for each guest and a prime view of the stage. Four additional shows have been added to this year’s Party on the Sun Patio lineup, which includes: Vegas McGraw (Tim McGraw Tribute), June 28th|Fleetwood Macked – The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, July 5th|Raise Your Hands (Bon Jovi Tribute), 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.
The multipurpose venue will also hold a Summer Concert Series that kicks off on Saturday, June 29th as Mike DelGuidice takes the stage at 8:00pm. The month of August features Buckcherry on Saturday, August 10th before welcoming The Docksiders on Saturday, August 24th. The Sun Patio Concert Series ends after Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry plays on Saturday, September 21st. Guests taking in the back-to-back Phish concerts inside the award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena on July 23rd & 24th are encouraged to attend the Sun Patio Tailgate Party before the show, starting at 3:00pm each day. Free acoustic music will also be available on a regular basis throughout the summer on the Sun Patio. Stay tuned to our website for additional tailgate parties to be added throughout the summer.
The full entertainment lineup across Mohegan Sun this summer will total 256 events in 96 days, and this includes the above outdoor entertainment as well as major performances inside Mohegan Sun Arena, Comix Roadhouse, The Wolf Den and more! 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.
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 9, 2024) – Mohegan Sun Arena was named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards on Wednesday, February 7th in Los Angeles, CA. The Pollstar Awards recognize and support the live entertainment business’ most innovative companies, venues, artists, tours and executives. “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” is an inaugural category for the award ceremony, making Mohegan Sun Arena the first to receive the prestigious recognition.
“With over 1,200 casinos in the US, to be singled out as the best by Pollstar is a tribute to the men and women who run our entertainment venues,” said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan. “When you put people first, great things happen. This is the second national recognition Mohegan Sun has received for entertainment this year. Both accolades are a validation of excellence for the Mohegan brand, and our dedication to programming some of the best entertainment in the industry. Thank you to Pollstar, our partners at Live Nation, and the experts who voted for us.”
Pollstar has served as “The Voice of Live Entertainment” for over 40 years, providing the most up-to-date, relevant and useful data available for the global concert industry, and serving as the industry leader in covering live entertainment worldwide. This recognition from Pollstar’s panel of experts and members marks the 20th national, entertainment-focused award received by Mohegan Sun. In December 2023, Mohegan Sun, was named the 2024 “Best Casino with Live Entertainment” in Newsweek’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
In addition to the 10,000-seat, award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun’s highly regarded live entertainment venues include the Wolf Den, Comix Roadhouse, novelle, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House, The Cabaret Theatre, and the newly renovated Sun Patio.
To view the full entertainment calendar, visit the Mohegan Sun website.
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 (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.
Live in the Cabaret Theatre August 5th; Tickets on sale May 26th
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 22, 2023) – The Cabaret Theatre is hotter than ever on Saturday, August 5th at 9:00pm when The Lalas Burlesque Show takes the stage. Grab your friends and break away from your every day for a night at Mohegan Sun featuring the best in burlesque!
Tickets for this 21+ event are $55, $45 and $35 and go on sale Friday, May 26th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 27th, subject to availability.
The Lalas is the best in burlesque. The Lalas Burlesque show is equally hilarious and sexy and will have you at the edge of your seat, jaw dropped, and hootin’ and hollerin’ like you’ve never thought possible. Perfect for date night, girls’ night out, or just looking to see some empowered women rock the stage, The Lalas is the show for you. It’s 75 minutes of Classic Rock & Blues music, perfectly choreographed dance moves, and so much fringe you’ll wonder how they got it all on the plane. The Los Angeles based women that you’ll see on stage are all full-time working pros in the biz. You’ve seen them on so many tv shows, commercials, films, and touring with pop artists, you’re practically best friends. Get your tickets to The Lalas-you will be wanting to see them again, and as no two shows are ever alike, you’re always in for a treat!
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” 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.
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UNCASVILLE, CT (May 22, 2023) – The Cabaret Theatre is hotter than ever on Saturday, August 5th at 9:00pm when The Lalas Burlesque Show takes the stage. Grab your friends and break away from your every day for a night at Mohegan Sun featuring the best in burlesque!