UNCASVILLE, CT (July 20, 2026) – International music icon Ricky Martin will bring his electrifying live performance to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 18th, 2026. The 7:30pm show will be an unforgettable evening of chart-topping hits, unparalleled stage production, and the high-energy showmanship that has captivated audiences around the world.
Tickets to see Ricky Martin at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, July 24th via Ticketmaster, with fans set to experience an unforgettable night featuring global hits like Livin’ La Vida Loca. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, July 25th.
Ricky Martin is one of the most influential and enduring figures in global music and entertainment. A groundbreaking artist whose career has transcended language, culture, and genre, Martin has sold over 95 million albums worldwide, earned 95 platinum and 40 gold records, and received countless accolades, including two GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMYs (among them Latin GRAMMY Person of the Year), fourteen Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, twelve Latin Billboard Awards, nine World Music Awards, and two American Music Awards. In 2025, MTV recognized Ricky Martin as its first-ever Latin Icon, honoring his historic impact on music, culture, and representation worldwide.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Martin rose to prominence as a member of Menudo before launching his solo career in 1991. He quickly became a superstar in the Spanish-speaking world, with landmark hits such as “María” and the global phenomenon “La Copa de la Vida,” whose success culminated in a defining performance at the 41st Annual GRAMMY Awards, a moment widely regarded as pivotal in the global rise of Latin pop music.
Throughout his career, Martin has continually reinvented himself, releasing critically and commercially successful albums including Música + Alma + Sexo, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, which won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2016 GRAMMY Awards, and the acclaimed EP Pausa, which earned a Latin GRAMMY Award in 2020. His tours and live performances consistently sell out arenas and stadiums around the world.
Beyond music, Martin has built an equally notable career as an actor and producer. He has starred on Broadway in Les Misérables and Evita, appeared in acclaimed television series such as Glee, and earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Antonio D’Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Most recently, he stars in two seasons of Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, alongside Laura Dern, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, and Carol Burnett, receiving widespread critical praise.
In recent years, Martin has continued to expand his artistic reach with projects such as Ricky Martin Sinfónico, performed alongside prestigious orchestras around the world, including two sold-out shows at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles under the direction of renowned music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel.
He has also joined Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull for The Trilogy Tour, one of the most successful tours across the U.S. and Canada. For the past two years, he has performed all over the world with his sold-out show Ricky Martin Live tour.
An artist, performer, author, and humanitarian, Ricky Martin remains a defining voice of his generation, continually shaping the global cultural landscape through his music, performances, and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.
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.
These shows will bring the band’s No Repeat Weekend tradition to Mohegan Sun Arena, with each night featuring entirely different setlists and support acts. The Thursday, November 19th performance, beginning at 8:00pm will feature special guest Suicidal Tendencies, while the 8:00pm Saturday, November 21st show will include special guest Spiritbox. These special anniversary concerts are Metallica’s first‑ever performances at Mohegan Sun Arena and their first in Connecticut since 1998.
Tickets for both performances will go on sale Friday, April 10th at 10:00am ET, through Ticketmaster. Tickets for November 19th will be available HERE and tickets for November 21st will be available HERE. A two-day package option will also be offered. Tickets will also be available beginning Saturday, April 11th, at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
A Metallica Fan Club pre-sale also begins at 10:00am ET on Wednesday, April 8th. A Live Nation and Mohegan Sun pre-sale begins Thursday, April 9th at 10:00am ET.
“Metallica’s first‑ever performance at Mohegan Sun Arena is a truly special moment as we celebrate the venue’s 25th anniversary,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena has been home to so many unforgettable moments, hosting more than 3,000 events and welcoming over 15 million guests in its history. We couldn’t be more excited to honor that legacy by welcoming one of the most iconic Rock bands ever and celebrating this milestone with fans.”
Formed in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, alongside guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica has become one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history. With nearly 125 million albums sold worldwide and more than 25 billion streams, the band has performed for millions of fans across all seven continents – more than 1.3 million of whom belong to the band’s fiercely loyal and consistently growing Fifth Member fan club. Metallica’s catalog of multi‑platinum albums includes Kill ’Em All; Ride the Lightning; Master of Puppets; …And Justice for All; Metallica (The Black Album), Load; ReLoad; St. Anger; Death Magnetic; Hardwired…To Self‑Destruct, and most recently, the GRAMMY® winning 72 Seasons, released April 14th, 2023, via the band’s own Blackened Recordings label. Metallica’s long list of achievements also includes two American Music Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards and Sweden’s Polar Music Prize. Founded in 2017, Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation has also raised more than $29M, supporting career and technical education, food insecurity relief, and disaster response worldwide. Learn more at AllWithinMyHands.org.
Metallica has also just announced an incredible sold-out residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. The special Mohegan Sun Arena shows will also be the bands only Northeast dates in 2026.
Since opening in the fall of 2001 with a preseason game between the Boston Celtics and Michael Jordan’s Washington Wizards, Mohegan Sun Arena has helped redefine live entertainment experiences at major casino destinations, setting the ultimate standard for concerts, comedy, and more. The Arena has hosted an extraordinary range of memorable performances, from Tim McGraw, Billy Joel, Kevin Hart, Jennifer Lopez, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Chris Rock, Kenny Chesney, Jay‑Z, Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Bruno Mars, Ozzy Osbourne, Luke Combs, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and countless more. Regularly hosting WWE, Division I college basketball, MMA, and boxing events, the Arena is one of the most versatile in the country. National recognitions also include multiple “Arena of the Year” awards by the Academy of Country Music (ACM), CMA “Arena of the Year” honors, Pollstar’s #1 Indoor Arena ranking for its size, and Newsweek Readers’ Choice wins for Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.
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.
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.
The Global Ambassador of Mexican Music Will Bring His Native Sonora to Mohegan Sun Arena this June
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 5, 2026) –Mexican superstar Carín Leónwill bring the Sonoran Desert to the world with the Tour Norteamérica 2026, performing in dozens of cities across the United States and Canada. The tour includes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena for an 8:00pm show on Saturday, June 6th.
“Returning to the United States and Canada to reunite with my people fills me with excitement. I’m coming back with new songs and all the history we’ve built together,” said Carín León. “We’re preparing a very special production so we can feel closer than ever. De Sonora para el mundo… see you soon, mi gente.”
A limited number of exclusive VIP packages & VIP upgrades will also be available starting Tuesday, February 10th, at 10:00am local time. VIP package exclusive offers can include great Reserved Floor tickets, exclusive Carín León VIP merchandise items, and more. VIP upgrade exclusive offers can include an invite to Carín León’s Compas Bar with a souvenir, VIP Laminate, and more.
To ensure tickets reach real fans first, Carín León is utilizing Openstage Ticket Unlocks. This system allows artists to reward fans with first or best access to tickets based on genuine engagement and loyalty. Rather than distributing mass presale codes, each fan receives personalized access tied to their verified identity—helping prioritize true supporters while limiting bot-driven resale that often forces fans to pay well above face value.
American Express is providing eligible Card Members access to Amex Presale Tickets®, available for purchaseHERE starting Tuesday, February 10th at 10:00am local time through Thursday, February 12th at 10:00pm local time, before the general public on-sale, while supplies last. Terms apply. This is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access across the arts, theater, sports and music through Amex Experiences™️.
In addition to Tickets Unlocks and the American Express®️ presale, fans will also have access to multiple presales, including Spotify on February 11th at 10:00am. local time and venue presales on February 12th at 10:00am. local time. All presales, including American Express®,end on February 12th at 10:00pm local time.
Tickets to see the GRAMMY® award winning Latin artist go on sale Friday, February 13th via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, February 14th.
The North American Tour 2026 marks Carín León’s return to the United States following his 2024 “Boca Chueca Tour,” which brought him to major arenas across the country, including iconic venues like Madison Square Garden in New York, and drew more than 70,000 people at the legendary RODEOHOUSTON.
Carín León has established himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Latin music since his solo debut in 2018. With a distinctive style that blends regional Mexican music with a diverse range of genres, including pop, rock, and other global sounds, the Hermosillo, Sonora native has won four Latin GRAMMYs®, two back-to-back GRAMMYs®, and several diamond, gold and platinum certifications. His versatility is showcased through high-caliber collaborations with superstars such as Bon Jovi, Carlos Santana, Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Maluma, C. Tangana, and Camilo, among others, as well as performances on global stages, including the Grand Ole Opry, Coachella, and Viña del Mar, where he received the gold and silver Gaviota awards. In 2025, he shattered the RODEOHOUSTON’s attendance record and toured Europe with the “Boca Chueca Tour,” and in 2026, he’ll become the first Latin artist to perform at Las Vegas Sphere. Recognized as the global ambassador of Música Mexicana, Carín continues to break barriers and inspire new generations.
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.
ABOUT CARDENAS MARKETING NEWTORK (CMN)
CMN is the leader in live entertainment. As a touring, booking, sports and multicultural marketing agency, our goal is to entertain by creating unique experiences through our events. Henry Cárdenas, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of CMN, is a pioneer in bringing Latin entertainment and live sport events to the United States. The Chicago-based company with offices in Miami operates through professionals constantly creating cutting-edge experiences and producing the best events in the country. To learn more about CMN and its roster of artists, visitwww.cmnevents.com or follow us at @cmnevents.
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.
Don’t miss Teddy Swims live, tickets on sale January 30th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 27, 2026) – Mohegan Sun Arena is thrilled to announce that breakout superstar Teddy Swims will launch his Summer 2026 East Coast Headline Tour in Uncasville Connecticut on Thursday, June 4th at 8:00pm. The major tour follows a landmark year for Swims, who wrapped a sold‑out global tour, earned his second career Grammy nomination, and made chart history with his Diamond-certified smash “Lose Control.” The record‑breaking single became the longest‑charting hit in Billboard Hot 100 history, reached #1, topped five radio formats, and surpassed four billion streams worldwide.
Before taking the Mohegan Sun Arena stage to kick off his headline run, Swims will appear at some of the nation’s biggest festivals in 2026, including Coachella, Stagecoach, BottleRock, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, before ultimately closing the tour as a Bonnaroo headliner.
Tickets for Teddy Swims at Mohegan Sun Arena go on presale Wednesday, January 28th at 9:00am with the password SWIMS. The general on sale begins Friday, January 30th at 9:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, January 31th.
Swims’ rise to international acclaim has been powered by his multi‑part debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy, featuring the Diamond-certified hit “Lose Control.” The project earned him a nomination for “Best Pop Vocal Album” at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, further cementing him as one of music’s most compelling new voices.
After earning his first Grammy nomination for “Best New Artist” in 2025, Swims is now nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Album” at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2). He recently completed a sold-out world tour in support of the project and continues with this next leg and a dominant festival run in 2026.
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.
