Mohegan Sun’s Backyard Beats Set to Rock the Sun Patio This August

Mohegan Sun’s Backyard Beats Set to Rock the Sun Patio This August

Local DJs & Bands Take Center Stage on Saturday, August 16th for a Full Day of Live Music, Food, and Fun from 1:00pm to 11:00pm

UNCASVILLE, CT (June 12, 2025) – Get ready to soak up the sounds of summer at the inaugural Backyard Beats, happening Saturday, August 16th on the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun. From 1:00pm to 11:00pm, this all-day celebration will spotlight an exciting lineup of local bands, bringing high-energy performances and more. Guests can enjoy great music, along with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and an atmosphere that’s perfect for kicking back or dancing the day away.

Tickets are currently available for purchase through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Guests are encouraged to secure their admission in advance, as pricing will increase on the day of the event.

DJs for the inaugural music festival on the Sun Patio will be DJ Mikey V and DJae  Mêlée spinning the perfect mix, leading into incredible local acts. Backyard Beats performances include Jason Ingriselli and the Miles North, Souls on Fire, Red Light, Don’t Tell Lisa, The Fake Experience, and Juice Box, who will be bringing a dynamic blend of Indie Rock, soulful Blues, and everything in between.

To complement the music, guests can enjoy popular bites from local food trucks, including Hungry Lion and Philly’s, while taking advantage of $4 beer specials available throughout the event. Whether guests come for the music, the food, or the atmosphere, Backyard Beats promises an unforgettable summer experience.

Guests will be able to reserve a fire pit in advance on UrVenue for up to eight guests. Each set within the reservation will be $10 and include at least a 90-minute reservation and cocktail service. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, feel free to bring your own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change.                                                                                                         

The full lineup for Backyard Beats is as follows:

1:30pm – 2:00pm: DJ Mikey V
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Jason Ingriselli and the Miles North
3:00pm – 3:30pm: DJ Mikey V
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Souls on Fire
4:30pm – 5:00pm: DJ Mikey V
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Red Light
6:00pm – 6:30pm: DJae Mêlée
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Don’t Tell Lisa
7:30pm – 8:00pm: DJae Mêlée
8:00pm – 9:00pm: The Fake Experience
9:00pm – 9:30pm:  DJae Mêlée
9:30pm – 11:00pm: Juice Box

For more information about activities on the Sun Patio, guests can visit mohegansun.com/sunpatio.

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.

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Three-Day Sun BBQ Fest Returns To Mohegan Sun This June


Connecticut’s largest BBQ festival heats up the Winter Parking Lot with food, fun and fireworks.
Uncasville, CT (April 28, 2014) – Sizzle into summer at Sun BBQFest and fill your plate with some of the nation’s best BBQ. Soak up the sun, fun and BBQ sauce at the Winter Parking Lot June 20th-22nd. Live entertainment and delicious food provide the perfect summer setting for a chillin’ and grillin’ good time.
Tickets for the event are $5.00 per day and go on sale Friday, May 2nd through the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids 6 and under get in free.
BBQ Meats & Good Eats
A weekend of lip smackin’ good food is on the agenda for Sun BBQFest. The Winter Parking Lot will be smokin’ with the best BBQ for guests to sink their teeth into. Countless food vendors and a BBQ competition sanctioned by Kansas City BBQ Society guarantees there will be plenty of food and entertainment to go around.
Guests are invited to stroll and sample all the BBQ they can stomach including food and treats from Johnny Rocket’s, Ben & Jerry’s and more. Induldge in bacon brownies and chocolate peanut butter bacon from Bacon Bites, or try some quirky flavored jerky from The Jerky Hut. Wash it all down with an ice cold brew from the beer trailer, the perfect pairing for BBQ on a hot summer day.
Entertainment Galore
No festival would be complete without some live entertainment. The Winter Parking Lot spices things up with music, contests and a fireworks show to celebrate summertime and all things BBQ.
Be entertained all weekend long with live music on the main stage. Beach Avenue, Jay Dempsey Band, Red Light and Sugar will be providing the beats for the three-day parking lot party. On Saturday, Sun BBQFest booms with a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks kick off at 9:15pm and are guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.
To learn more about Sun BBQFest, please visit the event website.
NOTE: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the Sun BBQFest. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.

About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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 three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 Twitter and view us on YouTube.

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