UNCASVILLE, CT (July 20, 2026) – International music icon Ricky Martin will bring his electrifying live performance to Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, October 18th, 2026. The 7:30pm show will be an unforgettable evening of chart-topping hits, unparalleled stage production, and the high-energy showmanship that has captivated audiences around the world.
Tickets to see Ricky Martin at Mohegan Sun Arena go on sale Friday, July 24th via Ticketmaster, with fans set to experience an unforgettable night featuring global hits like Livin’ La Vida Loca. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, July 25th.
Ricky Martin is one of the most influential and enduring figures in global music and entertainment. A groundbreaking artist whose career has transcended language, culture, and genre, Martin has sold over 95 million albums worldwide, earned 95 platinum and 40 gold records, and received countless accolades, including two GRAMMY Awards, four Latin GRAMMYs (among them Latin GRAMMY Person of the Year), fourteen Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, twelve Latin Billboard Awards, nine World Music Awards, and two American Music Awards. In 2025, MTV recognized Ricky Martin as its first-ever Latin Icon, honoring his historic impact on music, culture, and representation worldwide.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Martin rose to prominence as a member of Menudo before launching his solo career in 1991. He quickly became a superstar in the Spanish-speaking world, with landmark hits such as “María” and the global phenomenon “La Copa de la Vida,” whose success culminated in a defining performance at the 41st Annual GRAMMY Awards, a moment widely regarded as pivotal in the global rise of Latin pop music.
Throughout his career, Martin has continually reinvented himself, releasing critically and commercially successful albums including Música + Alma + Sexo, A Quien Quiera Escuchar, which won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2016 GRAMMY Awards, and the acclaimed EP Pausa, which earned a Latin GRAMMY Award in 2020. His tours and live performances consistently sell out arenas and stadiums around the world.
Beyond music, Martin has built an equally notable career as an actor and producer. He has starred on Broadway in Les Misérables and Evita, appeared in acclaimed television series such as Glee, and earned an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Antonio D’Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Most recently, he stars in two seasons of Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, alongside Laura Dern, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, and Carol Burnett, receiving widespread critical praise.
In recent years, Martin has continued to expand his artistic reach with projects such as Ricky Martin Sinfónico, performed alongside prestigious orchestras around the world, including two sold-out shows at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles under the direction of renowned music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel.
He has also joined Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull for The Trilogy Tour, one of the most successful tours across the U.S. and Canada. For the past two years, he has performed all over the world with his sold-out show Ricky Martin Live tour.
An artist, performer, author, and humanitarian, Ricky Martin remains a defining voice of his generation, continually shaping the global cultural landscape through his music, performances, and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest sports & entertainment venues in the world and recently was named the “Best Casino Concert Venue” in the 2026 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and VenuesNow. The arena is also an eight-time winner of “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and was recognized as “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards in 2026, an award Mohegan Sun Arena also won in 2024. The award-winning venue also celebrates its 25th anniversary in November 2026 with two special performances by Metallica. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment or call 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is always available.