Mohegan Sun invests $30m in transforming Mohegan Sun Arena

• Investing $30m, Mohegan Sun will renovate its 10,000-seat live entertainment venue, Mohegan Sun Arena
• While the Arena will continue to operate through most of the renovation, it will temporarily close to visitors from mid-December
• Celebrating the reopening and the introduction of new amenities, Mohegan Sun Arena will host exciting concerts

The premier gaming, hospitality and entertainment venue in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun, is embarking on a large-scale renovation of its award-winning 10,000-seat entertainment venue, Mohegan Sun Arena.

Guests can expect all-new amenities and premium hospitality

Only recently, Mohegan Sun announced that the multi-phase redevelopment involves an investment of $30m.

Reimagining Mohegan Sun Arena, the company seeks to elevate the guest experience, bring more comfort, amenities and premium hospitality.

The redevelopment includes upgraded food and beverage options, a refreshed concourse, all-new premium hospitality amenities and all-new seating, ensuring the Arena enters the next era of live entertainment.

In a press release, Mohegan Sun confirmed that the biggest share of the construction work will occur alongside Mohegan Sun Arena’s active event schedule.

However, the live entertainment venue will temporarily close starting from mid-December through mid-February "to complete key elements of the renovation," the company explained.

The first phase of the redevelopment of the Arena has already started as it remains open through the early winter.

The two-month closure will focus on key renovation elements, including but not limited to new lighting, flooring across the concourse level, complete seating replacement and renovation of guest restrooms.

The major redevelopment will also improve the venue’s entrances and overhaul the existing beer garden outlets that would be converted into Marketplace concepts offering dozens of tap beers and cocktails.

A brand-new grill and full kitchen with extra food options is also included in the first phase of the redevelopment.

Mohegan Sun Arena offers a thrilling schedule with performances for 2027

Joe Soper, Mohegan Sun’s VP of Sports and Entertainment, revealed that Mohegan Sun Arena has set a standard for live entertainment in the Northeast for the last 25 years.

"After hosting more than 4,250 performances and welcoming nearly 18 million guests since 2001, we're really excited for this next chapter of Mohegan Sun Arena," he added.

Finally, Soper pointed out: "The goal is simple: to create a more immersive, comfortable and thrilling venue for fans as well as our artists and promoters."

Jeff Hamilton, Mohegan Sun’s President and General Manager, continued: "As Mohegan Sun celebrates 30 years of creating memorable experiences and Mohegan Sun Arena marks 25 years of world-class entertainment, this investment reflects our commitment to continually evolving to meet the expectations of guests."

Celebrating its reopening, Mohegan Sun Arena will host a special performance by Breaking Benjamin on Sunday, February 28, 2027.

The thrilling event will feature special guests P.O.D., Filter and Starset, debuting the next level of entertainment at Mohegan Sun's live venue.

Mohegan Sun Arena has a busy calendar for the months ahead, welcoming the Red Clay Strays on March 18, 2027, Death Cab For Cutie on April 19, 2027, Matt Mathews on April 10, 2027, A Perfect Circle on April 28, 2027, and Tom Segura on April 30, 2027.

After that, Papa Roach will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 22, 2027, Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls will appear on June 25, 2027, and Greta Van Fleet will perform on July 24, 2027.

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