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NORTHERN MICHIGAN CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Leelanau Sands Casino offers the perfect venue for concerts and events in Leelanau County.
The Leelanau Sands Showroom is your place for live music, with an exciting schedule of national touring acts. The 1,000-seat Showroom has hosted incredible acts, ranging from the mind-bending magic of Criss Angel to the rock-and-roll thrill of Daughtry.
Throughout the casino, you’ll find other live performers on weekend nights, including sing-a-long cover artists. Whether you want to dance, watch a show with a drink in hand, or just have some theme music for your night of fun, Leelanau Sands Casino has your entertainment needs covered.
Festive Finds – A Holiday Craft Show
Festive Finds – A Holiday Craft Show
Tis the season for shopping, crafting, and discovering something special.
Join us for our Festive Finds Holiday Craft show on Saturday, December 20 from 12PM – 7PM at Leelanau Sands Casino – open to the public and free to attend!
Whether you’re checking off your holiday list or treating yourself, you’ll find something festive, meaningful, and made with heart.
Saturday, December 20
12PM – 7PM
Leelanau Sands Casino | Open to the Public
NYE – Viva Las Leelanau
Ring in 2026 with excitement at Leelanau Sands Casino! Join us for Viva Las Leelanau, featuring cash drawings up to $2,600 from 8 PM – 1 AM, nonstop entertainment, and a party atmosphere that keeps the night alive.
Dance into the New Year with Mama’s Hot Sauce performing from 9 PM – 2 AM, plus enjoy party favors, a balloon drop, confetti cannons, and a festive photo backdrop.
Make it a full celebration with our NYE Stay & Play Package, offering a luxurious getaway, buffet dining, Rewards Play, and in-room celebration perks.
Celebrate the countdown in true Leelanau Sands style – fun, music, and big wins await!
MAMA’S HOT SAUCE SCORCHABILLY
MAMA’S HOT SAUCE SCORCHABILLY
Get ready to ignite your New Year’s Eve at Leelanau Sands Casino as Mama’s Hot Sauce takes the stage from 9 PM – 2 AM! This high-energy scorchabilly band brings smoking rhythms, booming bass lines, razor-sharp guitar tones, and hypnotizing vocals that will keep the dance floor alive all night long. Their electrifying sound is built to move you – the kind of music that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. Ring in 2026 surrounded by incredible live music, nonstop party vibes, and the unforgettable energy only Mama’s Hot Sauce can deliver. This is the New Year’s Eve celebration you’ll still be talking about long after the confetti falls!
NYE – All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib & Lobster
NYE – All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib & Lobster
Start your New Year’s Eve celebration at Big Dex’s located inside Leelanau Sands Casino with a feast made for the occasion. From chef-carved prime rib and endless crab legs with warm drawn butter to comfort-food favorites like creamy pasta dishes, BBQ ribs, homestyle sides, and a full soup, salad, and dessert selection, this buffet is the perfect way to fuel an unforgettable night. Enjoy it all for just $49.95 (discounts and comps accepted) from 4:30 PM – 10 PM. Come hungry, celebrate boldly, and ring in 2026 with flavor and excitement only found at Leelanau Sands Casino.
NYD – Special Breakfast
Join us on New Year’s Day, January 1, from 9 AM – 12 PM for a hearty breakfast buffet at Big Dex’s located inside Leelanau Sands Casino. For only $19.95, enjoy your morning favorites – plus an omelette station cooking up your perfect blend.
Kids 10 and under just $13.95.
Menu highlights include scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, seasoned potatoes, fruit, pastries, and more.
Start the year deliciously!