Mar 16, 2026 | Entertainment, General News
Tickets go on Sale Friday, March 20th
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.
Feb 18, 2026 | Community Relations, Entertainment
Tickets to see the Grammy‑winning Indie Rock Group go on sale Friday, February 20th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 18, 2026) – Mohegan Sun Arena is excited to announce that Wet Leg, the globally acclaimed Indie Rock group from the Isle of Wight, will take the stage on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 20th, 2026, via Ticketmaster, and will be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 21st.
Formed by longtime friends Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, Wet Leg became one of the most electrifying breakout acts in modern music, evolving into a taut, caustic, high‑energy live band supported by Ellis Durand (bass), Henry Holmes (drums), and Joshua Mobaraki (guitar, synth). Their rise has been meteoric, earning #1 chart placements, three GRAMMY Awards, two BRIT Awards, and over half a billion streams worldwide.
The group recently announced their eagerly anticipated second album, moisturizer, arriving July 11th on Domino. The album’s lead single, “catch these fists,” showcases their signature dance‑punk dynamism—basslines ricocheting through heavy synths, precision percussion, and Teasdale’s razor‑sharp deadpan delivery. The accompanying video, shot on the Isle of Wight and co‑directed by the band, nods to classic and contemporary cult cinema, maintaining Wet Leg’s unmistakably off‑kilter visual identity.
Written during an immersive stint in the remote seaside town of Southwold in Norfolk, moisturizer is a fully collaborative effort from all five members—bolder, stranger, raunchier, and bursting with exuberance. While the album pulls inspiration from chaotic encounters and blistering live energy, it is also filled with love songs in all forms: obsessive, blissed out, stressed, mysterious, and deeply alive. Its artwork, featuring Chambers and Teasdale in surreal, claw‑bearing, high‑glam horror style, reflects the album’s fearless personality and newfound sense of creative ownership.
Wet Leg continues to expand their universe with a clear, self‑directed vision, one that prioritizes fun, intensity, and authenticity both onstage and in the studio. Their performances remain some of the most anticipated in contemporary music, delivering a sound and presence that is as witty as it is sonically explosive.
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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Feb 17, 2026 | Community Relations, Entertainment
With Special Guests Coheed and Cambria with DJ Rockfeed
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 17, 2026) – Multi‑platinum rock powerhouse Shinedown is set to bring their massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, July 17th, 2026. Special guests Coheed and Cambria and DJ Rockfeed will join the 7:00pm show for an unforgettable night of high‑energy, arena‑shaking rock.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 20th, 2026 via Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, February 21st, subject to availability.
Fresh off announcing their forthcoming studio album EI8HT and releasing their latest single “Safe And Sound,” Shinedown continues to dominate the global rock landscape. The band’s Dance Kid Dance Act II run hits major arenas across North America, the U.K. and Europe, reinforcing their status as one of modern rock’s most commanding live acts.
Shinedown’s monumental momentum includes record‑breaking radio success, worldwide touring milestones, and consistent acclaim for their emotionally charged, anthemic songwriting. Fans at Mohegan Sun Arena can expect a powerful career‑spanning set filled with explosive production and the band’s signature intensity.
ABOUT SHINEDOWN
Shinedown is one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st century, boasting over 8.3 billion global streams, 15 platinum and gold singles, and a record‑setting run atop the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart with 21 No. 1 hits. Known for their dynamic live shows and impactful lyrical themes, the band continues to expand their reach with each new release and tour. Shinedown is Brent Smith (vocals), Zach Myers (guitar), Eric Bass (bass, production) and Barry Kerch (drums).
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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Feb 10, 2026 | Entertainment
Award‑winning Pink Floyd Tribute Set for Thursday, September 10th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 10, 2026) –– The Australian Pink Floyd Show, the internationally acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute act, is confirmed to return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, September 10th, 2026. The show begins at 8:00pm, bringing fans an eye-opening production featuring state‑of‑the‑art lighting, video, enormous inflatables, and precision lasers while giving the best hits from Pink Floyd.
Tickets go on sale on February 13th via Ticketmaster and will be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning the following day, subject to availability.
Selling over four million tickets worldwide and hailed by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre,” The Australian Pink Floyd Show first debuted in Australia in 1988 and has since performed in more than 35 countries. They’ve played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and have even been joined onstage by both David Gilmour and Rick Wright, cementing their reputation as the premier Pink Floyd tribute act.
Performing Pink Floyd’s music with note‑for‑note precision, the show has captivated audiences for over three decades. Each production features a striking blend of lasers, high‑resolution LED visuals, immersive sound, and the iconic inflatables—including the fan‑favorite giant pig and their signature Pink Kangaroo.
Covering every era of Pink Floyd’s catalog, this tour continues TAPFS’s commitment to honoring the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason. The group has collaborated with Pink Floyd touring musicians such as Guy Pratt and Durga McBroom, while Lorelei McBroom—who toured with Pink Floyd on the Momentary Lapse of Reason and Delicate Sound of Thunder Tours—has been a cornerstone of TAPFS for more than 15 years.
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 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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