The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) is kicking off a busy fall schedule with premier dining, world-class entertainment, and football. Atlantic City casinos will welcome sports fans tonight as the Los Angeles Rams take on the Buffalo Bills.
“The first football game of the year is a great way to kick off the fall season here in Atlantic City,” said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey. “We had a strong summer and are following it up with a full schedule of world-class entertainment and events for the fall. Our commitment to attracting new visitors to Atlantic City demonstrates the industry’s focus on the continued growth and development of Atlantic City. We are optimistic about the future of this historic seaside destination.”
Visitors to Atlantic City in the coming months can expect brand new entertainment, promotions, and events offered by all New Jersey casinos and local businesses. And some fan favorites are returning, too, like Atlantic City Restaurant Week (October 2 -7), a six-day celebration of the culinary scene in Atlantic City. Later that month, New Jersey’s historic Atlantic City Marathon takes place October 22-23 with eight miles of oceanfront boardwalk running. And the fall means there is a festival for everyone, including, Atlantic City Comedy Fest 2022 (October 8), Atlantic City Cinefest/Downbeach Film Festival (October 15-16) and the Atlantic City Tattoo Expo (November 4-6).
“The Atlantic City casino industry supports the local economy and small business community by attracting visitors from all over the world who come here to experience the best of the best,” said Christina Renna, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey. “Atlantic City’s diverse entertainment offerings are second-to-none. Whether you are looking for something to do for a few hours or are planning a weekend getaway, this city is the place to be.”
Here is just a sampling of what Atlantic City has planned this fall:
Bally’s Atlantic City
- September 11– In honor of Patriot’s Day, Bally’s Atlantic City will offer first responders 15% off at Dunkin’ Donuts, The Yard, and Jerry Longo’s Meatballs and Martinis.
- ALL ONE TEAM Charity Bike Ride – September 12 (Rain Date: September 13) With the support from the USBG National Charity Foundation and Another Round Another Rally, we have partnered with some amazing industry suppliers to hold a 25-mile bike ride along New Jersey’s scenic Downbeach Coast to benefit the Helen David Relief Fund and Chris Patino Hero’s Fund/Another Round Another Rally. Atlantic City – All-One-Team – Charity Bike Ride
- Football – Watch your favorite teams compete in our new indoor/outdoor venue, The Yard. On Monday nights, Thursday nights and Sundays enjoy $5 beer specials, beer buckets, craft cocktails and a great menu. Bet and watch at FanDuel Sportsbook at Bally’s Atlantic City. FanDuel is conveniently located by the Northern boardwalk casino entrance. FanDuel Sportsbook features a central 25-foot-wide state-of-the-art LED video wall, flanked by two 10-foot-wide LED video walls on either side and ten video displays so fans will never miss out on the action. Fans can place sports wagers at five betting windows or self-serve kiosks located inside FanDuel Sportsbook. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Backyard Saturdays at The Yard in October – Bally’s Atlantic City is hosting the best craft beers at Backyard Saturdays! Guests can sample 8 craft beers every Saturday, October 1 – 22, and vote for their favorite! The top favorite craft beers will be featured on Saturday, October 29. $20 gets you 8 beer samples from 1pm to 6pm each Saturday, featuring live music and participation in the Corn Hole Round Robin Tournament. Tickets are available at the door or www.ticketweb.com.
- First Responder Day, Friday, October 28 – Bally’s Atlantic City will thank first responders for their service by offering 15% off at Dunkin’ Donuts, The Yard, Guy Fieri’s Chophouse and Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis.
- Halloween Party at The Yard – The Yard is hosting the best indoor/outdoor Halloween party in Atlantic City! This retro-themed Halloween party will feature beer specials, costume contests, prizes, and much more!
Borgata Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
- Colbie Caillat – The Music Box (Oct. 22) Colbie Caillat is a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who has sold over six million albums and ten million singles worldwide. She gained national attention with her breakthrough hit “Bubbly”, which remains “one of the best-selling digital tracks in history”. While her singles “Brighter Than The Sun” and “Try” each went platinum. Caillat has played sold-out venues everywhere.
- Halloween At Borgata Halloween weekend will be a nonstop party at Borgata! Premier will have special DJs and costume contests all weekend, with the theme “House of Voodoo”. The party starts with Latin Nights on Thursday night, with Lost Kings taking the booth on Friday night and Slushii spinning records on Saturday. For those looking for old-school frights, The Rocky Horror Picture Show ft. Barry Bostwick will be in the Music Box on October 28th. They will even have a live shadow cast and memorabilia display!
- Sebastian Maniscalco’s Nobody Does This Tour – 10 shows in The Event Center (Nov. 4-13) The Billboard “Comedian of the Year” Award winner is back! Borgata audiences love comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, and the laugh-out-loud performer will return to The Event Center in 2022 for a series of performances that will surely sell out. Touted as “the comedian’s comedian” by People, don’t miss your chance to see Sebastian live and in person in Atlantic City.
Caesars Entertainment’s Atlantic City Resorts:
Caesars Atlantic City
- Johnny Gill & Ralph Tresvant – The Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City (Sept. 16)
- East Coast’s first Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Grand Opening (September)
- Region’s first Nobu Atlantic City restaurant will debut this fall, followed by the Nobu hotel
- Dropkick Murphys – The Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City (Oct. 22)
- Bill Engvall – The Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City (Oct. 28)
Tropicana Atlantic City
- Hash House A Go Go Now Open
- Purple Zebra Now Open
- Gin Ricky’s (Early October)
- Alice Cooper – The Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City (Sept. 17)
- El Gran Combo – The Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City (Nov. 18)
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
- Earthquake – The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City (Sept. 9)
- NFL Sunday Splash at The Pool After Dark (Every Saturday & Sunday beginning Sept. 11)
- Best of Eagles – The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City (Sept. 17)
- Purple Zebra (October)
- Latin Kings of Comedy – The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City (Oct. 1)
- The Price is Right – The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City (Oct. 14-16)
- Engelbert Humperdinck – The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City (Oct. 22)
- Celebrating David Bowie – The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City (Oct. 29)
Golden Nugget Atlantic City
- The Spinners – Saturday, September 17 at 9 p.m. in The Grand
- Andrew Dice Clay – Saturday, October 15 at 9 p.m. in The Grand
- The Midtown Men: Original members of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys, Holiday Hits Live in Concert – Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. in The Grand
- Flashback Fridays return September 30! Every Friday night in The Wave. Pay tribute to the bands of your favorite eras!
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Fall Food & Beverage Events
- Roll With It Sushi School, September 18 at 2 p.m. – Learn how to make sushi like a pro at Kuro’s Sushi School. Enjoy sake, learn tips from the best and indulge in Kuro’s award-winning sushi. Tickets cost $55 and are available at www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com
- Centennial Sidecar Celebration – Celebrate the 100th year anniversary of this classic cocktail featuring fine Cognac from Remy Martin. Indulge in three distinct expressions of the sidecar available at Council Oak (Lavender-Honey Sidecar), Kuro (Spiced Pear Sidecar), and Sandpiper (Blood Orange Sidecar) from September 5th- November 30th. Cost $16.
- Sommelier Series – Join us on select Thursdays throughout the fall for a dive into the world of wine & spirits. Join us as our Executive Chefs expertly pair dishes with our sommelier’s selection of wine & spirits. For more information visit www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
- Pastry Series with Chef Thaddeus: Halloween Edition, October 15 at Noon – Halloween Edition with Executive Pastry Chef Thaddeus Dubois where guests will create their very own Halloween-themed cake pop. Tickets cost $45 and are available at www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com
- Pastry Series with Chef Thaddeus: Holiday Pie Edition, November 12 at Noon – Executive Pastry Chef Thaddeus Dubois will help guests create their very own holiday pie. Tickets cost $45 and are available at www.hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com
2022 Headliner Entertainment Lineup
- Saturday, Sept. 24 Ringo Starr & The All Starr Band – Hard Rock Live Etess Arena
- Friday, Nov. 11- Foreigner- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Friday, Dec. 9 & Saturday, Dec. 10 – Greta Van Fleet – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Friday, Dec. 30 & Saturday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) – Earth Wind and Fire – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Ocean Casino Resort
Game Day at Ocean!
Football season is here, and Ocean is your game day headquarters. Enjoy food & drink specials and watch all your favorite games at Ocean Casino Resort. Viewing is available at The Gallery Bar, Book & Games and TopGolf Swing Suite. Go for the cheers. Watch, Bet, Eat, Drink and cheer on your favorite teams all season long! Reserved seating and private party spaces are available to book.
Go for the Headliners!
Whether you’re looking for Atlantic City comedy shows, an exhilarating live music experience, or anything in between, Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort is unquestionably the premier Atlantic City venue for every type of entertainment throughout the fall.
- Diana Ross – September 9 at 9 p.m.
- 311 – September 16 at 9 p.m.
- 311 Pre/Post Party – Don’t stay home! Come celebrate at Villain & Saint for an epic night before and after 311 at Ovation Hall on Friday, September 16. WMGM 103.7 will host the Pre-Party from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Don’t miss out on a night of drink specials starting at $5, $7 Kona Long Board bottles, giveaways and more!
- Atlantic City Jazz Festival – September 17 at 7 p.m.
- The B-52’s Farewell Tour with KC & The Sunshine Band – October 15th at 8 p.m.
- ZZ Top – October 21 at 9 p.m.
- Barenaked Ladies – November 4 at 9 p.m.
- My Big Gay Italian Funeral – November 12 at 8 p.m.
- Flo Rida – November 26 at 8 p.m.
Resorts Casino Hotel
Resorts Casino Hotel is ushering in the fall season with a pop-up Halloween Bar to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness, a Virgin Voyages cruise giveaway and one-of-a-kind entertainment!
- Game Day Specials | All Season Long Kick-off game day with food, fun, and drinks at Resorts! There are over 50 TVs on the casino floor and all the bars and restaurants have multiple screens to watch your favorite games! Enjoy food and drinks specials at Bar One, DraftKings Sportsbook, Dougherty’s Steakhouse and Raw Bar, Margaritaville and Landshark.
- The Pink Pumpkin | September 19 – October 31 A Halloween-themed pop-up bar with a Breast Cancer awareness twist, will open on Monday, September 19. Proceeds from select “pink” drink specials will be donated to our Real Men Wear Pink Campaign.
- Virgin Voyages Cruise Give Away | September 30 Any Star Card member that earns 8 tier points during one gaming day in September will receive a complimentary Virgin Voyages Adults-only cruise!
- The Gilmour Project | Saturday, September 17 An all-star band exploring the music of David Gilmour’s Pink Floyd. The band goes beyond improvisational while remaining faithful to Floyd’s musical touchstones.
- YYNOT | Friday, October 14 A Rush tribute band that features “note for note” vintage covers in their live shows while adding their own swagger to the mix. The band is made up of award-winning performers featuring guitarist/songwriter/producer Billy Alexander and Florida-based virtuoso bassist Tim Starace drummer Mike Hetzel and female vocalist Patty Pershayla.
- Air Supply | Friday, November 11 Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock will play all the hits, including “Every Woman in the World,” “All Out of Love,” “Just Another Woman” and “The One That You Love.”