Mohegan Sun unveils summer 2025 outdoor entertainment lineup
Patti LaBelle coming to Mohegan Sun Arena in April
Concert-goers can enjoy top local tribute bands at the Party on the Sun Patio, free and available to guests ages 21+ (valid ID required). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the bands light up the stage at 8 p.m.
June 13: B Street Band, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen
June 20: Captain Fantastic, a tribute to Elton John
June 27: Raise Your Hands, a tribute to Bon Jovi
July 4: Vegas McGraw, a tribute to Tim McGraw
July 11: The Journey Tribute Show
July 18: Beatlemania Again, a tribute to The Beatles
July 25: Soul Sound Revue, a tribute to Motown
Aug. 1: Fleetwood Macked, the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Aug. 8: 52nd Street Band, a tribute to Billy Joel
Aug. 15: Forever Tina, a tribute to Tina Turner
Aug. 22: Queen Flash, a tribute to Queen
Aug.29: Red Neck Castaway, a tribute to Kenny Chesney
Sept. 5: Refugee, a tribute to Tom Petty
Sept. 12: Zac N' Fried, a tribute to Zac Brown Band
Guitar legend Eric Clapton coming to Mohegan Sun this fall
This year's series at the Sun Patio Concert Series is open to guests of all ages.
Saturday, June 14: Buckcherry
Saturday, July 12: The Village People
Saturday, July 19: Lupe Fiasco
Saturday, Aug. 2: The Roots
Saturday, Aug. 9: HANSON
Sunday, Aug.17: Dasha
Saturday, Aug. 30: Extreme
Saturday, Sept. 6: Sully Erna – The Voice of Godsmack Unplugged
Tickets to every show in the Sun Patio Concert Series go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11 via Ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
These shows will take place rain or shine. This event is standing room only. However, picnic tables will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Outside chairs, coolers, food and beverages are prohibited at the Sun Patio Concert Series.
Both lineups are subject to change
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