Hip-hop artist 50 Cent joins lineup for Mohegan Sun 30th birthday party on October 10

50 Cent to perform at mohegan sun in october 2026 — 50 Cent photo via Mohegan Sun

Hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, and actor 50 Cent has been added to the guest lineup for the Mohegan Sun 30th birthday celebration taking place on Saturday, October 10. The Queens, New York native will appear on the red carpet before performing a selection of his hits during an evening event inside the Uncas Ballroom.

The birthday party is scheduled to run from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. inside the Uncas Ballroom, located within the Sky Convention Center. Tickets for the event are available in limited quantities through Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. The party will feature an Art Deco design theme, a premium open bar, a dance floor, and a DJ set by television star and entrepreneur Kyle Cooke.

A variety of public figures and reality television personalities are scheduled to attend the red carpet and birthday gathering. Featured guests include hip-hop artist Flo Rida, television star Antoni Porowski, legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer, comedian Chris Klemens, and social media creators Demi and Tom Schweers.

The guest list also includes several stars from reality television franchises. Attendees will include Kelsey Swanson of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Teresa Giudice of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and Erin Lichy, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Sai De Silva, and Dorinda Medley of The Real Housewives of New York City. Prior to the ballroom event, Flo Rida will perform a free concert at the Wolf Den at 8:00 p.m., while Kyle Cooke will make an appearance at the temporary 30th Birthday Bar in the Sky Tower lobby.

The October 10 party is part of a larger series of anniversary promotions taking place across the resort. Additional scheduled activities include a $30,000 Pick ‘Em Contest at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, a $30,000 Guaranteed No Limit Hold ‘Em Tournament, a $100,000 slot tournament, and a month-long dining program featuring historic restaurant menu items. The temporary 30th Birthday Bar will operate in the Sky Tower lobby from October 1 through October 12, serving specialty beverages.

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Hip-hop artist 50 Cent joins lineup for Mohegan Sun 30th birthday party on October 10