Celebrate Summer Nights with Themed Cocktails, Iconic Music and Nonstop 80s Vibes
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 17, 2026) – Mohegan Pennsylvania invites guests to step back in time this summer with the debut of the Remix 80s Pop‑up Bar, taking place from June 25th through August 1st, every Thursday – Saturday from 5:00pm – 11:00pm. Located next to Molly O’Sheas near the entrance of the resort, this limited-time, retro experience blends nostalgic throwbacks with modern nightlife for an unforgettable celebration of music and pop culture’s most iconic decades.
Whether guests lived through the 80s or simply love the vibe, “Remix” delivers an immersive experience where bold fashion, legendary music of the 80s and interactive entertainment take center stage. From retro-inspired photo ops featuring vintage props and nods to classic 80s films, to arcade games and an energetic dance floor beneath disco balls and laser lights, every detail is designed to bring the decade to life.
The cocktail menu offers a creative twist on classic favorites, featuring playful, era inspired drinks including a Jaws‑themed “Shark Attack” punch, a Ghostbusters “Ecto Cooler”, and a Red, Red Wine Spritz, among others. These standout offerings provide the perfect complement to a night of socializing, dancing, and reminiscing.
Throughout the evening, neon lights, movie posters and retro visuals create a vibrant backdrop as an energetic soundtrack of 80s hits – from Madonna and Prince to Bon Jovi and Whitney Houston – keeps the party going all night long, making the Remix 80s Pop‑Up Bar a lively and immersive way to enjoy summer nights at Mohegan Pennsylvania with a perfect blend of music, nostalgia and nightlife.
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a newly renovated 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 80,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, over 1,500 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of nightlife and entertainment options as well as live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting MoheganPA.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X or Instagram and view us on YouTube.
Highlighted acts include tributes to Luke Bryan, Bon Jovi, Morgan Wallen, Mötley Crüe and more
Hosted by The River 105, NEPA’s favorite outdoor concert tradition — Party on the Patio at Mohegan Pennsylvania — returns this spring and summer for its 17th season, bringing back the region’s top tribute acts for 19 electric weeks of live music. Taking place at the Mohegan Pennsylvania racetrack, guests can enjoy a rotating lineup of fan‑favorite food trucks, along with weekly drink specials and free general admission. The 2026 series kicks off with Haus of Monsters: America’s #1 Tribute to Lady Gaga, promising a high‑energy opening night.
Premium seating options are also back this summer after their successful debut last year at Party on the Patio at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Guests can now elevate their experience with upgraded seats close to the action, personal beverage service, and access to a dedicated standing lounge area for only $15. For more information, click HERE.
Full Schedule: Thursdays, weekly from May 7th through September 10th, 2026
9/03/26: Stevie Mac, A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience 9/10/26: Black Dog, the Music of Led Zeppelin
*Lineup subject to change.
“Now entering its 17th season, Party on the Patio continues to be one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s favorite summer concert traditions,” said Anthony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania. “With a fantastic tribute band lineup, upgraded premium seating options, and great local food truck offerings, we’re thrilled to welcome the community back for Party on the Patio all summer long!”
All guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Patio. For the safety and security of guests and team members, bags and purses are limited to the following: small clutch purses not larger than 4”x6” or bags that are clear on all sides and do not exceed 8”x10”. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted.
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a newly renovated 238-room hotel with an on-site spa, adjacent to a 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It features nearly 75,000 square feet of gaming space, including close to 60 live table games, over 1,500 slot machines and electronic table games, a sportsbook, a variety of dining options, nightlife, entertainment, and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting MoheganPA.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X orInstagram and view us on YouTube. Gambling problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER.
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 25, 2025) – The performance by the popular Bon Jovi tribute band, Jay Bon Jovi, originally scheduled outside for Party on the Patio at Mohegan Pennsylvania tomorrow evening has been moved to Friday night due to anticipated inclement weather. The concert will begin at 7:30pm on Friday, with doors opening at 6:00pm. Premium seating tickets will be honored for this rescheduled performance. Premium guests who are unable to make the rescheduled date will receive a full refund through their form of payment.
Jay Bon Jovi is a tribute band made up of five best friends who grew up on the anthems of the ’80s and now bring that same rock spirit to stages across the country. Combining members of 7800 Fahrenheit and Bon Poison, they deliver an immersive concert experience that faithfully recreates the sound, look, and feel of Bon Jovi’s iconic Slippery When Wet and New Jersey tours. From authentic instruments and costumes to the electrifying energy of their live shows, Ay Bon Jovi is the ultimate tribute for fans who want to relive the magic of Bon Jovi in their prime.
This event on Friday, June 27th will feature food by 2 Wayz One Passion. For more details on all things Party on the Patio, visit moheganpa.com/potp. Other exciting Party on the Patio concerts this summer include RUBIX KUBE – The Eighties Strikes Back Show on Thursday, July 3rd; Philadelphia Freedom – A Tribute to Elton John on Thursday, July 10th; BOSTYX – A Boston & Styx Tribute Band on Thursday, July 17th.
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ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a newly renovated 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 70,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,500 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting MoheganPA.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X orInstagram and view us on YouTube.
Get ready for a summer full of sizzling entertainment, exciting promotions and much more
Mohegan Pennsylvania is ready to turn up the heat for a thrilling Hot Summer Fun season! From July 1st through September 1st, Momentum members can enjoy giveaways with chances to win more than $2 million in cash prizes, Free Slot Play, brand-new summer toys and more. Hot Summer Fun begins with a summer kick-off event featuring Ostrich and Camel races and live harness racing. Don’t miss weekly tribute bands at the popular outdoor concert series Party on the Patio, and the FUNTASTIC 2023 Tour featuring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.
Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Summer Kickoff marks the start of the season with camel and ostrich races on July 1st. Live harness racing serves as the star of the show, where Mohegan PA’s horse racing action gets a unique twist. Between races, ostriches and camels with drivers will make a mad dash to the finish line! This family-friendly event starts at 12:30pm with the FBS Initiative presenting the colors during the National Anthem. Guests can also enjoy face painting, balloon art, Jitty Joe’s Ice Cream Truck and more! Local charity Marley’s Mission and veteran service organizations Amvets and PA Wounded Warriors will be on hand to provide support to guests of all ages.
Also kicking off on July 1st is Mohegan Pennsylvania’s “Toys Of Summer Giveaway.” Momentum members can earn entries all month long to win their choice of a Polaris Slingshot, Kawasaki Teryx, or an Aprilia RSV4 from North American Warhorse. The drawing will take place on July 29th with over 100 winners, but only one lucky Momentum member will drive away with their new summer toy!
In August, Momentum members can earn entries for the “$75,000 Aloha August Giveaway.” Drawings will take place as Hot Summer Fun wraps up on September 1st. One lucky winner will receive $25,000 Cash!
HOT SUMMER FUN DAYS OF THE WEEK
Momentum members can win big or score some sweet deals every day of the week during Hot Summer Fun!
Every Sunday starting July 2nd through August 20th, Momentum members who earn at least three Status Points will be able to participate in a slot tournament. On Sunday, August 27th Mohegan Pennsylvania will host the “Move-In Day Giveaway” where the first 1,000 Momentum members to earn one Status Point will receive their choice of back-to-school essentials.
Mondays bring the element of surprise to Hot Summer Fun. Each Monday there will be a different promotion, including a Toys of Summer entry multiplier, a Status Point Multiplier, Free Slot Play giveaways and more. All Momentum members who play their favorite slot machine or table game are eligible!
The first 500 Momentum members to earn one Status Point on Tuesdays will receive a commemorative Hot Summer Fun 2023 t-shirt. A new design is featured each of the nine weeks – visit each week to collect all nine! T-shirt recipients will receive $20 Free Slot Play when they return to Mohegan Pennsylvania on the following Thursday. On Tuesday, July 4th there will be a special “Independence Day Play to Earn Mystery” promotion where Momentum members can play a mystery game at any Promotional Kiosk to win up to $1,000 Free Slot Play.
Join Mohegan Pennsylvania on Wednesdays to enjoy the “Play & Eat” promotion where Momentum members who earn four Status Points are eligible to print a dining credit voucher at any Promotional Kiosk.
Thursdays are thunderstruck in July and August. Momentum members can play their favorite slot machine or table game for a chance to win an Indian motorcycle from North American Warhorse. The Grand Prize winner will be announced just before the music starts during Party on the Patio on August 31st.
On July 7th, 14th and 21st, Momentum members who earn five Status Points are eligible to participate in the “$1 Million Press For Cash” promotion on the Mega Wall to win up to $1 Million in cash.
Every Saturday in August, Momentum members who earn five Status Points are eligible to participate in the “$1 Million Fishin’ for a Fortune” promotion on the Mega Wall to reel in up to $1 Million in cash.
HOT SUMMER FUN ENTERTAINMENT
The action gets amped up with Pennsylvania’s biggest and best free concert series, Party on the Patio, taking place outdoors every Thursday night through September 14th. Dance the night away with the nation’s best tribute bands, and enjoy drink specials and local food trucks. Highlighted performances include Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Rubix Kube, a tribute to the 80s, and Who’s Bad, a tribute to Michael Jackson. Don’t let the party stop there! Join DJ Tommy at Breakers each Thursday night following Party on the Patio. Guests can visit moheganpa.com/potp to view the full concert line-up.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo are set to turn up the heat with the FUNTASTIC 2023 Tour at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Concert Venue on Friday, July 28th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show kicks off at 8:00pm, rain or shine. Tickets are $55.00 and on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office, located at the Hotel Front Desk. There are a limited number of VIP packages available for purchase. Entry is general admission, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is 21+ and valid identification is required upon entry.
Guests can take advantage of all Hot Summer Fun has to offer by signing up for Momentum, Mohegan’s rewards program. Momentum is a free, 21+ program, and allows guests to quickly elevate their Status, which comes with added rewards. Visit the Casino Cashier on property or moheganpa.com/momentum for more information.
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Breakers to feature the best tribute bands on the first Saturday of every month through June, with Dean Ford kicking things off!
One of the top touring tribute acts around are making their way to Mohegan Sun Pocono. Dean Ford, whose resemblance and performance in tribute of the late Pop superstar, Prince, is arguably unmatched, will be on stage with his band, The Beautiful Ones, for a free show inside Breakers at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Saturday, January 5th. This show kicks-off live entertainment at Breakers that will play host to incredible tribute bands well into the New Year!
The Beautiful Ones are the first of what will be a regular tribute band lineup at Breakers, one of the best live music bars in PA, the first Saturday of every month through June 2019, with shows starting around 9:30pm, with no cover. The calendar features:Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones (Prince) on Saturday, January 5th | Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen’s Stevie Ray Vaughan Retrospective on Saturday, February 2nd | 7800 Fahrenheit (Bon Jovi) on Saturday, March 2nd | Bell Bottom Blues(Eric Clapton) on Saturday, April 6th |Frontiers (Journey) on Saturday, May 4th | Bark at the Moon (Ozzy Osbourne) on Saturday, June 1st.
Additional live performances that are planned through March at Breakers include:
Route 80s (80s hits) on Saturday, January 12th, UUU (Pop Hits) on Saturday, January 19th, Tempest Edge (Rock) on Saturday, January 26th, Chasing Ashlee (Rock Hits from 70s – present) on Saturday, February 9th, Until Sunrise (Hits: 90s through today) on Saturday, February 16th, Big Bang Baby (Stone Temple Pilots & more) on Saturday, February 23rd and More information on Breakers and full live music calendar is available at Breakers.
*Friday nights at Breakers will also have live DJ’s providing the music & energy, with January to feature: Jay Velar, Ricky Via, DJ Smith & DJ Magnum.
ABOUT DEAN FORD & THE BEAUTIFUL ONES: Dean Ford embodies the legendary Prince with every fiber of his being, with a show as close as fans will ever get to the real thing. The Portland, Maine-based tribute band perform all the hits, including the “Purple Rain” album in its entirety. But, it’s more than just the songs. He’s got the look, the moves and the sounds down jaw-droppingly well. So well, you’ll forget it’s only a tribute.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN POCONO
Mohegan Sun Pocono, owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun Pocono features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun Pocono is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on TwitterorInstagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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Pocono. Dean Ford, whose resemblance and performance in tribute of the late Pop superstar, Prince, is arguably unmatched, will be on stage with his band, The Beautiful Ones, for a free show inside Breakers at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Saturday, January 5th. This show kicks-off live entertainment at Breakers that will play host to incredible tribute bands well into the New Year!