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Top Things to Know This Week at MGM National Harbor - September 21
A bird's-eye view of MGM National Harbor overlooking the Potomac River.

NEW FALL FLAVORS AVAILABLE AT MGM NATIONAL HARBOR

With fall just around the corner, guests can savor new seasonal flavors and signature dishes across MGM National Harbor’s dining destinations, including Osteria Costa, TAP Sports Bar, and Diablo’s Cantina. Highlights include:

 

Osteria Costa

  • Short Rib alla Vodka: Shredded braised short rib, pappardelle, garlic crumble
  • Sweet Long Pepper: Stuffed with seasoned beef, pork, fontina, provolone, peas & rice, topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, zesty tomato sauce
  • Mozzarella In Carrozza: Layers of Mozzarella & Bread, lightly egg batter & served over Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce
  • Verdi di Casa: Romaine, watercress, frisee, radicchio, pecorino cheese, honey
    balsamic vinaigrette
  • Casarecci Pasta: U10 scallop, shrimp, sun dried tomato, peas, mushrooms, chives, zesty butter sauce

 

TAP Sports Bar

  • Crispy Fried Shrimp: Remoulade, grilled lemon, coleslaw
  • Big Back Burger: Beef patty, Munster cheese, garlic toast, caramelized onions & mushrooms, crispy fried onions, big back sauce, arugula, bacon
  • Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls: Jerk chicken, pepper jack cheese, fried cabbage, honey, chipotle aioli
  • Smith Island Cake: The official dessert of Maryland, layers of rich chocolate icing, yellow sponge cake

 

Diablo’s Cantina

  • Yuca Frita: Seasoned beef, house queso, chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, pickled onions
  • Steak Fajita: Steak, bell peppers, onions
  • Plato Tipico: Imported sausages (choice of spicy, mild, or regular), fried yuca, pickled onions, sliced avocados, black beans, charred jalapeño, fried egg, cotija cheese
  • Pollo Ranchero: Zesty chicken, rice & beans, onions, peppers, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, ranchero sauce

ENJOY AN EVENING OF FALL FLAVORS AND LIVE MUSIC

This Wednesday, September 23, from 6-10 p.m., experience all the new fall offerings at A Taste of Autumn! Presented by CGE Entertainment and MGM National Harbor, this lively evening showcases fall menu tastings from the resort’s premier local dining spots right on the Potomac Plaza. Enjoy seasonal dishes from Diablo's Cantina, Ginger, Osteria Costa, TAP Sports Bar and Voltaggio Brothers Steak House. Soak in energetic live performances by Push Play featuring D. Floyd. The Crank Crusaders will also perform, including Raheem DeVaughn, YahZarah, and Bootsy Vegas. Secure a spot today at atasteofautumn.eventbrite.com.

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS LIGHT UP MGM NATIONAL HARBOR

Celebrate connection, tradition and abundance all month long with MGM National Harbor’s Mid-Autumn Festival festivities, featuring vibrant cultural performances, authentic dining, resort-wide photo installations, and exclusive giveaways.

 

Pan-Asian Culinary Journey at Ginger

Now through September 30, guests are invited to Ginger for a culinary tour of Asia. Guests can gather with family and friends under the glow of festive lanterns to share traditional and modern dishes alongside the stories that inspired them. For reservations, click here.

 

Moonlit Photo Experiences

Celebrate the season of reunion now through September 30 with luminous photo installations across the resort. Inspired by the Harvest Moon, these immersive opportunities are located around the property and on the Potomac Plaza.

 

A Night Beneath the Moon with BaoBao Lin

This Monday, September 21, at 7:10 p.m. in the MGM Grand Ballroom, MGM Rewards members can enjoy an elevated evening of dining and entertainment, featuring a special performance by acclaimed vocalist and Shanghai Diva BaoBao Lin. Drawing inspiration from Shanghai's golden age of music and cinema, the performance celebrates the city's most beloved melodies alongside an ensemble of piano and strings. Expect exclusive drawings and a live baccarat demonstration featuring Shanghai-based AgiBot robots alongside a live dealer. Guests who sign up for MGM Rewards are eligible to claim one complimentary ticket, available to the first 200 members who present their MGM Rewards card at the MGM Rewards desk while supplies last. For more information, click here. 

UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE REWARDS, GIVEAWAYS & MEMBER PERKS

Enjoy exciting experiences this September with a lineup of promotions, drawings and member offerings all month long.

 

Perfectly Tucked Gift Giveaway

Guests can build their own Perfectly Tucked bedding collection every Monday and Tuesday, September 8 through September 29, from 1-8 p.m. A new gift is available each week, with featured items including a linen pillow set, velvet pillow set, sheet set and comforter set.

To qualify for a weekly gift, guests must earn $1.25 SLOT DOLLARS® or 600 Tier Credits through TablePlay on the previous Saturday, Sunday or promotional day. All SLOT DOLLARS® and Tier Credits must be earned on the same day. Earning on Saturdays and Sundays is available from 6 a.m.-11:59 p.m., while promotional-day earning is available from 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

 

New Member Promotion

Guests who sign up for MGM Rewards gain exclusive access to the New Member Spin & Win game. After signing up, members can insert their Rewards Card into any Rewards Kiosk to spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $10,000 in instant FREEPLAY® or Free Bet. This promotion is valid for 24 hours after enrolling in the MGM Rewards Program.

 

For full details and information, visit mgmnationalharbor.com. Must be 21+. Please play responsibly. For help, visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-GAMBLER.

SAVOR JAZZ BRUNCH AT OSTERIA COSTA

Osteria Costa at MGM National Harbor will elevate its weekend dining options with Jazz Brunch on Sunday, September 27, from 1-4 p.m. The event will combine live jazz performances with the restaurant’s signature coastal Italian cuisine, traditional brunch selections, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. The restaurant’s standard Sunday brunch runs from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For reservations, click here.

WEEKLY JACKPOTS 

More than 50K jackpots and $26 million have been won so far in 2026, averaging out to more than 400 jackpots awarded daily. Check out this week's big winners: 

 

  • $75,981 via Dragon Link
  • $38,393 via Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em
  • $32,214 via Face Up Pai Gow Poker

SHOWS AT THE THEATER

Roger Daltrey - A Great Night Out with Amy Helm

  • Date: September 24
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • TICKETS

 

COMING UP

 

Karlous Miller

  • Date: September 26
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • TICKETS

 

Kany Garcia: Puerta Abierta Tour

  • Date: September 29
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • TICKETS

 

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If interested in covering a show, please request press passes here at least five business days ahead of the performance.  

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