Community Events
Hard Rock Atlantic City Celebrates PINKTOBER
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will once again turn pink this October to commemorate PINKTOBER®. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Hard Rock PINKTOBER program supporting breast cancer awareness and research, with participation across all Hard Rock International company divisions, including Hard Rock Digital, Cafes, Hotels, Casinos, and Seminole Gaming. All PINKTOBER proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society; in 2024, Hard Rock Atlantic City raised over $161,000.
Hard Rock Team Members Dunk Tank Event benefitting PINKTOBER – Friday, Oct. 3
For the past four years, team members have had the opportunity to plunge Hard Rock Atlantic City management into a dunk tank on the boardwalk. New this year, casino hosts and other Hard Rock personalities will have the opportunity to be dunked, from noon to 6 p.m.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – Sunday, October 13
Hard Rock Atlantic City will once again be the presenting sponsor of the Atlantic-Cape Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, Oct. 12. For additional information, or to register visit the walk page here.
Food & Beverage Specials
The Flavors of Pink
Hard Rock Atlantic City’s award-winning dining destinations Kuro, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, and YOUYU will feature limited-edition PINKTOBER offerings including specials on Chloe Central Coast Rosé and the Pink Cotton Candy Cheesecake made with pink grapefruit sauce and a ginger cookie wafer. Additionally, both Lobby Bar and Center Bar will feature unique PINKTOBER-themed cocktails throughout the month.
Proceeds from each item sold will directly benefit PINKTOBER.
Celebrate Halloween at Disco After Dark at the Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar will undergo a ghostly transformation to a “Disco After Dark” throughout October. Guests can celebrate spooky season with Instagram-perfect themed cocktails and décor while dancing the night away to live music daily.
Catch Your Favorite Team at Backstage Cafe, Atlantic City’s Sports Headquarters
Catch all the action from your favorite teams at Backstage Cafe at Hard Rock Cafe at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City! Along with breathtaking boardwalk views, guests can catch every play on 23 large high-definition televisions while enjoying new Game Day Specials.
Designed to share with your favorite teammates, beverage specials include the Super Pour Sunday special where guests can enjoy a 20oz draft upgrade for $1, five bottled domestic beers for $25, and 25 bottled domestic beers for $100, and more. Pick your favorite food MVPs with special pricing of two appetizers for $25, three appetizers for $35 and four appetizers for $45. Options include Hard Rock Cafe favorites like Tupelo Dippers, Nachos, Wings, Pepperoni Flatbread, Chicken Sliders, Jumbo Soft Pretzel and Cheese Fries.
Guests looking to place sports bets can do so at the nearby Hard Rock Atlantic City Sportsbook, or on their mobile device via Hard Rock Bet. Reservations are available via Open Table here.
Taste of Kuro
Enjoy a culinary adventure every Thursday with Taste of Kuro. This dining experience is expertly crafted from start to finish by Kuro’s acclaimed Executive Chef Leslie Daniel and features a $65 five-course tasting menu highlighted by Miso Soup, Eda-Shi platter with edamame and Niwa salad, Wagyu Gyoza, Chicken Yakitori, Soy Lemon Salmon and more. Along with delicious dishes, guests can enjoy a perfectly curated playlist designed by Chef Leslie and Kuro General Manager Samantha Phommalyla.
Sushi Sundays at Kuro
This Omakase-style four-course menu is available for $100 per person and features items selected by Kuro’s Executive Chef Leslie Daniel. The first course features chilled tasting of Toro Tartar, Salmon Bowl, Hamachi Pepper and Ceviche. Next guests will experience the y the chef’s specialty maki roll of the day paired with their choice of a traditional maki roll such as California Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll or Okinawa Roll. Guests will then experience a chef’s selection of sashimi followed by a sweet matcha roll.
Fresh Harvest Buffet
Throughout the summer guests can enjoy a seafood extravaganza at Fresh Harvest Buffet every Thursday and Friday for $59.99. Available delicacies include lobster, snow crab claws, crab legs, oysters, clams, shrimp, and expertly curated fish dishes alongside a variety of classic seafood accompaniments, sides, salads, international favorites, and more.
Happy Hour at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood
Enjoy summer evenings at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood’s highly regarded happy hour hosted Monday to Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. This elegant happy hour features modern steakhouse favorites such as local oysters, and beef tenderloin carpaccio, alongside a selection of wines and curated cocktails like the Rum Rocker made with Mt. Gay Rum, Hennessey, fresh lemon and pomegranate juice.
YOUYU Happy Hour
Indulge in your favorites from YOUYU during their daily happy hour. This exciting menu features specials on beer, wine, sake, cocktails, dragon bowls, shareable bites and more including fan favorites like the Mango Sakerita, Lychee Blossom Fizz, Sichuan pork and vegetable dumplings, and Korean fried chicken wings. Happy hour is served daily from 4 to 6 p.m.
Happy Hour at Backstage Cafe at Hard Rock Cafe
Enjoy Happy Hour Monday to Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Backstage Cafe! Guests can indulge in their favorite libations including domestic beers for $5, well singles and select imported and craft beers for $6 and select wine and cocktails for $7. Bites range from $8 to $10 and include crowd pleasures like nachos, Tupelo dippers, wings and more.
- Friday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. – Daughtry & Seether – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m. – Yes – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Friday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. – Foreigner – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. – Foreigner – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Friday, Oct. 17, 9 p.m. – Khalid – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. – Dance Now America Tour 2025 – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Friday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. – Cheap Trick – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. – Air Supply – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. – Abhijeet Bhattacharya – Sound Waves
- Friday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. – John Fogerty – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
- Friday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m. – Gimme Gimme Disco: Halloween Edition – Sound Waves
Rock Spa & Salon
Fall Body Treatment
Fall in love with your skin with this intoxicatingly decadent body treatment filled with warm autumnal scents. These comforting ingredients will smooth away tired skin leaving you refreshed and ready for the season.
Fall Facial
This nutrient rich facial improves skin tone, and boosts overall radiance, leaving you with gorgeous glowing skin.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 609-449-5380 or book online at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com.
Sportsbook
Be a part of the action this season at Hard Rock Sportsbook! The Sportsbook is located adjacent to Sugar Factory and offers a full variety of sports wagering options, including futures and live betting on events in progress. Wagering is available on all major sports as well as tennis, golf, UFC, NASCAR, and more. The Sportsbook is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Additionally, six kiosks are open 24/7.
