Jeff Dunham to return to Mohegan Sun Arena in September

Jeff Dunham returns to Mohegan Sun in Uncasville connecticut in July 2025 — Photo via Mohegan Sun

Global comedy superstar Jeff Dunham is scheduled to return to Mohegan Sun Arena for a one-night performance on Friday, Sept. 11, at 8 p.m.

Dunham, a prolific ventriloquist and comedian, has performed live for more than 7.7 million people across 1,500 performances between 2007 and 2024. His career includes nine international tours with shows in more than 20 countries. In South Africa, Dunham holds the record as the highest-selling international comedian of all time.

In addition to his live tours, Dunham has filmed 13 comedy specials. He currently holds three of the top-five highest-rated programs on Comedy Central. His 2008 production, “Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special,” remains the highest-rated program in the network’s history. His digital and broadcast specials have reached nearly 2.5 billion views across all platforms.

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Beyond comedy, Dunham is known as an avid car collector. His collection includes the “Lost In Space” chariots from both the original and Netflix series, the Batmobile from the 1992 film “Batman Returns,” and a replica of the 1966 Batmobile. Dunham and his vehicles have appeared as regular guests on “Jay Leno’s Garage.”

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, tickets will be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, May 16.

Event details

Jeff Dunham
Mohegan Sun • 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
September 11, 2026
Tickets go on sale on May 15, 2026 via Ticketmaster.com.

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