The Sun Patio also hosts “Moonlit Movies” on Friday, October 18th and Seltzer Social on Friday, October 25th!
UNCASVILLE, CT (October 1, 2024) – This past Saturday evening, on September 28th, Mohegan Sun’s revamped outdoor Sun Patio venue played host to an all-ages event featuring a popular Taylor Swift tribute band. A crowd of more than 2,150 enjoyed the special evening of their favorite hit songs, fun activities, and food trucks by way of Philly’s, Supreme Hot Dogs and NoRA Cupcake Company.
“We made some major improvements to the outdoor space known as Sun Patio ahead of the summer and with that, Mohegan Sun successfully hosted a variety of events, including 30+ free concerts,” -said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “This Taylor Swift celebration was a tremendous showcase of what we envisioned for this unique outdoor amenity, and it became the largest ticketed event yet hosted on the new Sun Patio, with more than 2,150 enjoying the special event!”
Officially billed as “Are you Ready For iT? A Musical Tribute,” a talented tribute band based in Connecticut hit the stage just after 6:00pm. Using costumes, choreography and signature elements from Taylor’s performances, the band captured the thrill of one of the most iconic acts in music today. In addition to a night filled with chart-topping renditions, the event featured group seating around fire pits, delicious bites, a photo booth and a friendship bracelet station.
“This was a truly memorable event for Mohegan Sun and our guests,” -said Kim Noto, CMO for Mohegan Sun. “The Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun has had its best season yet both in terms of visitation and in variety – and there is still more to come this year and in 2025 as well.”
Additional events coming up on the Sun Patio include the recently announced “Moonlit Movies” on Friday, October 18th, where an all-ages showing of the movie Hocus Pocus takes place at 6:00pm, and a showing of the Us (18+ recommended) begins at 8:30pm. The weekend of October 25th also brings the return of Mohegan Sun’s annual Sun BrewFest – and on Friday, October 25th, the kick-off event is Seltzer Social on the Sun Patio, featuring endless seltzer flavors, fall-inspired spirits, food from House of BBQ & Bacon and live entertainment by DJ Jay R One! More details on both events are available HERE.
The main event for Sun BrewFest also takes place at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 26th from 3:00pm – 6:00pm, featuring a diverse selection of regional breweries, quick bites from popular local restaurants, a cornhole tournament and live music by American Honey. More info and ticket information is available at SunBrewFest.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, 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
WHAT: Guests are invited to head to Mohegan Sun on Friday, October 18th for Moonlit Movies on the Sun Patio. Event doors open at 5:30pm and admission is free.
WHEN/WHERE: Friday, October 18th
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Sun Patio
IN DETAIL: On Friday, October 18th, guests can enjoy the revamped Sun Patio in a brand-new way! As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Mohegan Sun is inviting guests to cozy up under the stars for a night of fall fun. The night kicks off at 6:00pm with a classic family-friendly movie, Hocus Pocus (rated PG), followed by Jordan Peele’s Us (rated R), starting at 8:30pm. Throughout the night, delicious plates from food trucks, autumn-themed cocktail specials and cozy fire pits will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to gather their friends and family and dress in their warmest sweater or favorite costume for an autumn night to remember.
Guests will be able to reserve a fire pit in advance for up to eight guests. Each reservation will include the choice of a complimentary cocktail or a pizza slice with a soda or water, seating for up to eight people, prime viewing of the movie screen and cocktail service. All seating will be reserved on a per movie basis. Additional seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Select nights in August & September feature live entertainment across all major venues on property
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 8, 2024) ––Entertainment at Mohegan Sun is getting a boost during select Saturdays in August and September with jam-packed live entertainment all evening inside Mohegan Sun Arena, the freshly renovated Sun Patio, and the Wolf Den. This can’t miss entertainment at Mohegan Sun is set to include Dierks Bentley, Buckcherry, Childish Gambino, Meghan Trainor and more! Doors open for concerts outside at The Sun Patio at 6:30pm before the action kicks off at 8:00pm, while shows at Mohegan Sun Arena start as early as 7:00pm. On select weekend nights starting at 10:30pm, the Wolf Den continues its late night concert series with popular bands like Wicked Peach, BRANDED and Fusion taking the stage!
“Our new summer entertainment lineup includes a few special nights where all three of our major entertainment venues are packed with electrifying talent at the same time, creating an unforgettable experience for our guests,” said Greg Romeyn, Director of Sports and Entertainment for Mohegan. “Mohegan Sun Arena, the Wolf Den and the brand-new Sun Patio all provide a unique atmosphere combined with high energy, and we encourage our guests to stop by all three venues to revel in a diverse talent lineup they won’t find anywhere else.”
Saturday, August 10th
Dierks Bentley | Mohegan Sun Arena |7:00pm
Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley kicks off a night of entertainment on Saturday, August 10th with openers Chase Rice & Kaitlin Butts inside Mohegan Sun Arena. Bentley’s unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. Over the course of two decades, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 No. 1 songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 15 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley released his tenth studio album Gravel & Gold in 2023. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.
Buckcherry| Sun Patio |8:00pm
Buckcherry has four million+ album sales, two million+ monthly listeners, 300 million+ song streams, 100 million+ video views and two million+ followers! They have also toured with KISS, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Nickelback, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe and Kid Rock and have played Woodstock ‘99.
The Sun Patio features free live entertainment every Friday through September 27th. Guests can enjoy a rotating lineup of food trucks for a quick and tasty bite, complimented by an incredible beverage and cocktail menu. The featured food trucks on August 10th are Philly’s and House of Barbecue and Bacon. Food trucks will not be serving during the concert from 8:00pm-10:00pm.
All guests must be 21+ and have a valid ID to enter the Sun Patio. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, guests are welcome to bring their own chairs! Guests are not permitted to bring coolers or outside food/beverages. Bands and food trucks subject to change.
BRANDED| Wolf Den |10:30pm
Branded Country That Rocks, has been the foremost party band for 18 years entertaining Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Vermont, and New York. Bringing new music from country, pop, hip hop and rock & roll, Branded Country That Rocks, is a family-oriented band that regularly plays fairgrounds, baseball stadiums, campgrounds, casinos, Big E, and countless other entertainment venues all over New England. They bring something for everyone to enjoy from the bar stool to the dance floor. Be sure to check them out on Facebook @BrandedCT and Instagram @BrandedCT for upcoming shows and other exciting information.
Guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den. Guests may line up no sooner than three hours before the show. Come early as limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person can hold four spots in line, but seats will only be given to those present at the time of seating.
Saturday, August 24th
Childish Gambino| Mohegan Sun Arena |8:00pm
Childish Gambino is set to take the global stage with special guest Willow at The New World Tour. Alongside The New World Tour, Gambino surprised fans with the release of Atavista (3.15.20 reimagined versions) via RCA Records, including two new tracks, “Atavista” and “Human Sacrifice.” Additionally, he dropped the official music video for “Little Foot Big Foot,” directed by Hiro Murai, featuring Young Nudy. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
The Docksiders| Sun Patio |8:00pm
Imagine that it’s 1981 and you’re cruising the Atlantic shores of the Hamptons with your friends. Bikinis are fluorescent, polo collars are popped, and boat shoes are rocked sockless. In the background, your booming sound system is playing the Soft Rock sounds of Michael McDonald, Olivia Newton-John, Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross and Air Supply.Straight from their headlining show in Las Vegas, The Docksidersl is made up of veteran musicians – led by three-time GRAMMY® nominee, Kevin Sucher. Their unique tribute act of Soft Rock favorites songs of the 70s and 80s – now defined as Yacht Rock – have been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people for years – and audiences are only getting bigger!
Wicked Peach| Wolf Den|10:30pm
Wicked Peach is this area’s ultimate Rock cover band and is a staple on the southeastern New England music scene. With Ernie Lewis on lead vocals/guitar, Dan Watson on lead guitar/vocals, Stan Smith on bass guitar and Jonathan Souza on drums, Wicked Peach continues to rock the house night after night!
Saturday, September 21st
Meghan Trainor| Mohegan Sun Arena |6:30pm
GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor has announced her sixth full-length album, Timeless, and her first tour in seven years. Meghan Trainor first made history in 2014 with her diamond-certified smash single “All About That Bass.” Since then, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has garnered a GRAMMY® for “Best New Artist”, achieved eight multi-platinum singles and two multi-platinum albums, sold out three world tours, penned multi-platinum hits for peers across Pop and Country, and received countless industry awards and nominations. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry| Sun Patio |8:00pm
As one-third of the GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar sibling trio The Band Perry, Kimberly Perry has racked up sales of over two and a half million albums, thirteen million singles, and over two billion combined streams. As a songwriter, her groundbreaking crossover No.1 single “If I Die Young” (with its current nine times platinum status and over 200 million video views) helped Kimberly burst on to the world stage. As an entertainer, she’s performed on TV’s biggest shows, from late night’s most influential (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show With James Corden, The Late Show with David Letterman) to daytime’s most popular (Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show). She has also performed and presented at multiple CMA, ACM, and CMT award shows and specials.
FUSION| Wolf Den |10:30pm
FUSION is a high energy six-piece Top 40 band from Southeastern Connecticut that has been packing dance floors and entertaining audiences for over 15 years. The bands repertoire ranges from the hits of the 1960’s to the most recognizable songs of today. Rock, Pop, Disco, 80’s, 90’s, Modern Country and Hip Hop; FUSION plays it all which ensures an entertaining experience for all ages. There’s something for everybody so come on out and party with FUSION!
For additional information about entertainment at Mohegan Sun Arena, the Sun Patio and the Wolf Den, 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.
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.
