Jan 20, 2026 | Community Relations, Entertainment
Iconic ’90s Hitmakers Bring a Powerhouse Triple‑Bill to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 31, 2026
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 20, 2026) – Multi-platinum Rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. The bands behind signature hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy” have announced a 35-date run that includes a special performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 31st for a 6:00pm show.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 23rd via Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, January 24th.
During the 2025 co-headlining tour, Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms took over the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage for an unforgettable on-air mashup, highlighting the chemistry and energy fueling their 2026 return. See the appearance HERE.
Blues Traveler — who last year celebrated 30 years since the single release of their GRAMMY® Award-winning breakthrough hit “Run-Around,” a milestone highlighted in aRolling Stone interview with frontman John Popper — will join Gin Blossoms, whose quadruple-platinum album New Miserable Experience helped define ‘90s alternative radio, for this highly-anticipated run. In addition, returning from last year’s lineup, the tour features legendary Alternative Rock band Spin Doctors, commemorating this year the 35th anniversary of their multi-platinum debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite, home to the chart-topping, GRAMMY®-nominated hit “Two Princes.”
For Blues Traveler, the run is a celebration of long-standing friendships forged on the road. “It’s rare when a package feels so much like home that it carries a spirit which becomes tangible to an audience,” frontman John Popper reflects. “That was the case — by all accounts — regarding our summer tour last year with Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms. We grew up with Spin Doctors as pups in the same litter… ours is a shared origin story. But working with Gin Blossoms was a first. Their music was everywhere when we were coming up, and yet only last summer did we have the opportunity to learn how fun it is playing with them — and to discover how much energy our three bands put out in combination. So we’ve decided to take this show everywhere we missed last year. We’re excited to bring it to you.”
That enthusiasm carries over from last summer’s shows. Guitarist Chan Kinchla adds, “Back by popular demand! We had such a blast last summer with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors and all of you beautiful people that we decided to bring the tour to the half of the country we missed. Can’t wait for another amazing summer!”
Members of Gin Blossoms echo the sentiment, highlighting both nostalgia and momentum. “Same tour 2 summers in a row,” says vocalist Robin Wilson. “I’ve never even heard of this happening before. It is a testament to the strength of the lineup. We’re all friends, we’re going to sell a lot of tickets, and it will be a blast.” Guitarist Jesse Valenzuela puts it simply: “Let’s do it again, part deux! Another summer of great music with our brothers in Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors.” Guitarist Scott Johnson adds,“Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors is the best package we have ever been a part of, something for everyone!”
For Spin Doctors, the decision to return for a second consecutive summer speaks for itself. “As far as I know, it’s pretty unprecedented for the same tour to go out two summers in a row,” says frontman Chris Barron. “I’m glad it’s happening because it’s nice to know that while we were having a ball, the audiences were as well. For sure it’s gonna be the ticket of the summer.” Drummer Aaron Comess hints at what fans can expect: “We had so much fun last summer on this tour we’re doing it again. Get ready for lots more collaborations, hit songs, and killer jams.”
ABOUT BLUES TRAVELERS
Nearly four decades ago, the four original members of Blues Traveler — John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan — gathered in their drummer’s parents’ basement in Princeton, NJ, to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release a total of 14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum, selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide.
Over an illustrious career, Blues Traveler has played more than 2,000 live shows in front of over 30 million people and, with “Run-Around,” achieved the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history — earning the band a GRAMMY® for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals”. In 2021, Blues Traveler released the GRAMMY®-nominated Traveler’s Blues (Round Hill Records), a collection of reimagined and recharged classics from the American Blues songbook and the group’s first official Blues album. The second release in this series, 2023’s Traveler’s Soul, takes a similar approach, consisting of cover songs from a specific genre — this time classic R&B and Soul.
ABOUT GIN BLOSSOMS
Formed in Tempe, Arizona in 1987, Gin Blossoms helped shape early ’90s Alternative radio with their quadruple‑platinum breakthrough New Miserable Experience, powered by the gold‑certified hit “Hey Jealousy” and fan favorites like “Allison Road” and “Until I Fall Away.” Their hometown honored the band in 2022 with the dedication of “Allison Road Avenue,” celebrating the album’s legacy. They followed with the platinum Congratulations I’m Sorry, featuring the Top 10 hit “Follow You Down” and GRAMMY®‑nominated “As Long as It Matters.”
Still anchored by Robin Wilson, Jesse Valenzuela, Bill Leen, and Scotty Johnson, the band continues to tour extensively and evolve their signature Power‑Pop sound. Their latest album, Mixed Reality, delivers 15 new tracks that reaffirm their timeless songwriting. Inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2017, Gin Blossoms remain a staple on the road, sharing stages with major Rock acts and reuniting with Blues Traveler for another high‑energy summer tour.
ABOUT SPIN DOCTORS
Best known for their multi-platinum album Pocket Full of Kryptonite — celebrating its 35th anniversary — which sold 10 million copies worldwide and featured hits like the GRAMMY®-nominated “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” Spin Doctors are a defining band of the ’90s Alternative Rock scene. With their infectious hooks, bluesy grooves, and high-energy live shows, the band continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Composed of Chris Barron (vocals), Eric Schenkman (guitar), Jack Daley (bass), and Aaron Comess (drums), Spin Doctors remain a force in Rock music, blending Funk, Blues, and Pop into their unmistakable sound.
Their latest album, Face Full of Cake (via Capitol Records), marks their first release in 12 years, showcasing the band in revitalized form with warm Funk, abundant hooks, and the easygoing energy longtime fans expect. Featuring new bassist Jack Daley, the record reflects the creativity, humor, and collaborative spirit that have defined the band’s enduring career. With a blockbuster summer tour on the horizon, Spin Doctors continue to prove that, despite decades of experience, they are just getting started.
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.
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Jan 12, 2026 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment
Live from Mohegan Sun Arena Saturday, May 23rd
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 12, 2026) – Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puthtoday announced the Whatever’s Clever! 2026 World Tour, revealingheadline dates across North America, Europeand the United Kingdom. The tour will span nearly 50 shows, with a special performance at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 23rd. Special guests Daniel Seavey & Ally Salort will join Puth during the 7:00pm show.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 16th via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, January 17th.
Charlie Puth has also revealed the second single from his forthcoming album Whatever’s Clever! will be released this coming Friday, January 16th. Titled “Beat Yourself Up,” the track comes ahead of his highly anticipated Super Bowl performance in San Francisco on February 8th, and his fourth studio album out on Atlantic Records on March 27th – Pre-order/add/save Whatever’s Clever! HERE.
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ABOUT CHARLIE PUTH
GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators across multiple genres. To date he has amassed over 35 billion career streams, nine multi-platinum singles (including “Attention,” “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” “See You Again” & more), four GRAMMY nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. Puth is currently working on his highly anticipated fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2022’s CHARLIE which featured platinum-certified hit single “Light Switch” and “Left and Right” featuring Jung Kook of BTS. Meanwhile, his 2021 co-penned/produced single “Stay” for The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber reigned #1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart for eleven weeks, and his collaboration with Gabby Barrett on their “I Hope (Remix)” earned him his fourth top 10 charting track on the Billboard Hot 100.
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.
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Dec 10, 2025 | Awards, Entertainment, General News, Travel & Leisure
Mohegan, the Parent Company of Mohegan Sun, was also Named to America’s Best-in-State Companies for 2026 by Forbes!
Mohegan Sun is thrilled to announce that the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena has been ranked “#1 Best Casino Concert Venue” in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition highlights Mohegan Sun Arena’s reputation as one of the premier entertainment destinations both regionally and throughout the country, delivering world-class performances and unforgettable experiences for fans at the tune of more than 125 concerts and sporting events per year.
The Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence across industries, spotlighting organizations that consistently exceed expectations. Over a four-week voting period, Newsweek readers and industry experts cast their votes, honoring venues that exemplify exceptional guest experiences.
“Earning the #1 spot for “Best Casino Concert Venue” and ranking near the top in two other categories is an incredible honor for Mohegan Sun,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM. “These recognitions, along with being named to Forbes Best-in-State Companies for 2026, reflect the dedication of our team and inspire us to keep delivering world-class experiences for our guests.”
In addition to this achievement, Mohegan Sun also earned recognition in two other Newsweek Readers’ Choice categories:
The award-winning Mohegan Sun Arena sets the standard for entertainment, continually hosting top touring acts like Justin Timberlake, Megan Moroney, Matt Rife, Sting, RUSH, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and countless more. In late September of this year, Adam Sandler also played back-to-back sell-out shows inside Mohegan Sun Arena, while also being inducted into Mohegan Sun Arena’s Walk of Fame, joining the likes of Bon Jovi, Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift. The hit Netflix show My Next Guest with David Letterman, also filmed at Mohegan Sun Arena during these performances as part of a special episode on Adam Sandler.
The Forbes Best‑in‑State Companies for 2026 is also powerful endorsement of Mohegan’s excellence as a major casino & entertainment destination in southeastern Connecticut. Forbes analyzed over 50,000 companies nationwide—evaluating financial strength, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and growth—to highlight 750 standout businesses by state.
For more on upcoming shows and ticket information for Mohegan Sun Arena, including recently announced concerts like Meghan Trainor on July 4th, 2026, 5 Seconds of Summer on May 29th, 2026 or Chris Stapleton for back-to-back shows starting on Friday, February 27th, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment. For information on Mohegan Sun’s Momentum program, visit mohegansun.com/momentum. And for the latest enterprise-wide news for Mohegan, visit mohegangaming.com
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 17, 2025 | Entertainment
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 17, 2025) – Following the incredible success of his 2025 tour, the legendary “Weird Al” Yankovic will return to the road in 2026 with the next chapter of his record-breaking BIGGER & WEIRDER Tour. “Weird Al” Yankovic’s massive 90-city tour makes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday, July 15th. The show kicks off at 7:30pm with special guest Puddles Pity Party setting the stage. Fans can expect an unforgettable night featuring Yankovic’s biggest hits along with deep-cut favorites, and with a giant video wall, multiple costume changes, and an amazing eight-piece ensemble featuring Al’s original band, the 2026 tour pushes his live show to new heights – a super-sized comedy-Rock spectacle.
Tickets for the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday, November 21st at 10:00am. Tickets will be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, November 22nd.
ABOUT “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC
“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history. A pop culture icon, he is known around the world for his parodies of mega hits by artists of the last four decades, including Madonna, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Usher, Nirvana, Eminem, Queen, Lady Gaga, and many more. His numerous hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.” He has received five Grammy awards and 17 career nominations and is one of only three artists to chart in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 in the previous four consecutive decades(the others being Madonna and Michael Jackson).
His last album, Mandatory Fun, is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Also an accomplished actor, writer, director, and producer, Yankovic was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018, and an Emmy Award for the 2022 release WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story (starring Daniel Radcliffe as Yankovic). Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, The Kia Forum, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall.
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.
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Nov 17, 2025 | Community Relations, Entertainment
Tickets on sale Friday, November 21st
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 17, 2026) –– Legendary entertainer Paul Anka brings his celebrated career to Mohegan Sun Arena for a special performance on Friday, April 17th at 7:30pm. With a career span of more than seven decades, Anka continues to captivate audiences worldwide with timeless classics and unforgettable showmanship. Fans can enjoy live renditions of iconic hits including “Diana,” “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” and the signature anthem “My Way.”
Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Starting Saturday, November 22nd, tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Paul Anka didn’t waste time getting his life in music started. From an early age he sang in a choir, studied piano and honed his writing skills with journalism courses, even working as a cub reporter at the Ottawa Citizen. By 13, he had his own vocal group, the Bobbysoxers. Blinded by determination, he would take his mother’s car and drive to perform at every amateur night he could across the river in Quebec
Soon Paul found himself traveling by bus with the ‘Cavalcade of Stars’ with the top names of the day. He honed his craft surrounded by the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Frankie Lymon, and Chuck Berry. Anka was the youngest entertainer to ever perform at the Copacabana.
After a few hit songs, Anka confident in his talent as a writer wisely knew that being a songwriter meant the power was in the pen. As a result, he went on to write for Connie Francis, Leslie Gore, and Buddy Holly (including the last song Holly ever recorded, “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”). Other hit songs include the Academy Award-nominated theme for the 1962 film in which he starred, The Longest Day. He notably penned the longest running theme in television history for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
His later achievements as a recording artist included the charted song, “Hold Me ‘Til the Morning Comes,” a hit duet with Peter Cetera in 1983, the Spanish language album Amigos in 1996, and Body of Work, a 1998 duets album that featured Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Tom Jones and daughter Anthea Anka. If this wasn’t enough, it was revealed upon its release in 2009, that Anka co-wrote Michael Jackson’s posthumous #1 worldwide hit, “This Is It,” which has further cemented his place upon the most prolific and versatile songwriters of any generation.
In April 2013, Anka released his New York Times Bestselling autobiography, published by St. Martin’s Press, entitled My Way. This autobiography is a remarkable story of a decades-long career as an entertainer, actor, and songwriter.
In 2018, Anka’s collaboration with Michael Jackson and Drake on the song “Don’t Matter to Me” was released on Drake’s Scorpion. The song alone had over 400 million downloads and reached the top 10 on Billboard charts.
At 81 years old, Paul Anka continues to write and record. His latest two albums, Making Memories and Sessions, were released in 2021 and 2022 respectively. The albums featured new and never before recorded songs as well as new takes on old classics — notably “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” with Olivia Newton John, one of her last recorded songs, and “My Way” featuring Michael Bublé and Andrea Bocelli.
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.
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