Updated by Earl Burton
Journalist
After Sting's minor break due to health issues, fans should be excited to see Sting at Hard Rock Live Hollywood later this month. (Photo: Andrea Ripamonti / Alamy)
November hastens in the holidays, and the East Coast casinos are ready to celebrate with a cornucopia of concerts. From the tip of Florida to the Northeast and over to the Mississippi River, some of the entertainment industry’s finest performers will be stepping onto casino stages. It all starts in Florida, as the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood has a slate of shows that cross boundaries.
If you’re looking for one of the most diverse ranges of genres, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood will be worth a look for concerts this month.
The operatic trio Il Volo will be first up on Nov. 10, followed by popular jam band O.A.R. on November 13. Eighties rockers UB40 bring their Unstoppable Tour to the Hard Rock stage on Nov. 15, and violinist Lindsey Stirling gets a jump on Christmas with her Snow Waltz Tour on Nov. 18.
After sitting out 2025 with health issues, Sting finally makes his run through Florida with the Sting 3.0 Tour on Nov. 25, taking the stage at Hard Rock Live. Many fans will be excited to see him after the long delay.
Comedians close out the month, with Sebastian Maniscalco from Nov. 19 to 22 and Marcello Hernandez from Nov. 27 to 29. Tickets for all shows are available through the Hard Rock Live website.
Atlantic City is just as busy with a vast array of shows across its casinos. Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Chicago will take over Hard Rock Atlantic City’s Etess Arena for a two-night stay on Nov. 6 and 7. Over at the Borgata Event Center, country duo Sugarland performs on Nov. 13, while No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani will bring headlines on Nov. 20.
The month wraps up with a triple bill of Jefferson Starship, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Firefall at Etess Arena on Nov. 20. Crooner Chris Isaak plays the Borgata Music Box on Nov. 27, while The Temptations and The Four Tops take over Etess Arena that same night. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening closes out the month at Sound Waves inside Hard Rock Atlantic City on Nov. 28.
Further north, Foxwoods Casino Resort in Connecticut brings in a couple of performers from down the coast, like Night Ranger on Nov. 6 and Jason Bonham on Nov. 27. The venue will also host some unique shows you won’t find anywhere else.
Comedian John Mulaney will bring his bag of yuks to the Premier Theater on Nov. 6, while rocker Geoff Tate will try to rekindle the spirit of Queensrÿche with his Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter Tour on Nov. 20. Check Foxwoods’ own show listings for tickets.
Mohegan Sun might not have many big names in November, but it has one of the biggest rock shows at the end of the month. The legendary Metallica will bring its “No Repeat Weekend” to the Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 19 and 21. Hardcore punk band Suicidal Tendencies opens Nov. 19, followed by post-hardcore group Spiritbox. The San Francisco thrash legends will deliver a show that echoes the highly successful run they’ve had at Sphere Las Vegas for more than three years now.
Moving up the coast, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina has two dates built for rock and roll fans.
Eighties rockers Night Ranger will be at the resort’s Event Center on Nov. 21, in support of their latest Greatest Hits album. After stuffing yourself on Thanksgiving, patrons can stuff themselves with classic rockabilly from The Stray Cats on Nov. 28.

Virginia and Maryland get in on the action too. R&B will take the spotlight at Maryland Live! Casino in Hanover, with Babyface on Nov. 8 followed by KEM on Nov. 28.
Many of the performers are staying around the coast and making stops at The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia. Babyface leads the parade on Nov. 7, while Night Ranger (Nov. 20) and The Stray Cats (Nov. 21) step on the stage to close out the month.
There are also notable concerts off the beaten trail of the East Coast. Veteran rapper Keb Mo and metal band Queensrÿche will take the stage at the Hard Rock Cincinnati on Nov. 22 and Nov. 27, respectively.
Over at the Beau Rivage Theatre in Mississippi, The Stray Cats (Nov. 13) and Country Music Hall of Famers The Oak Ridge Boys (Nov. 27) will be the main attractions. And Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick visit Motor City Casino Hotel in Michigan on Nov. 22.
This could be a chance to get the jump on some holiday presents – who doesn’t love the gift of concert tickets? Check each casino’s website for tickets, hotel deals, and more information on these shows.

Over the past two decades, Earl has been at the forefront of poker and casino reporting. He has worked with some of the biggest poker news websites, covering the tournaments, the players, and the politics, and has also covered the casino industry thoroughly. He continues to monitor the industry and its changes and presents it to readers around the world.
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