MARIAH CAREY’S CHRISTMAS TIME IN LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS (December 1, 2025) – Christmas arrived in full festive force on the Las Vegas Strip this past weekend as Mariah Carey kicked off her glittering holiday spectacular, “Mariah Carey’s Christmastime in Las Vegas,” at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The undisputed Queen of Christmas brought joy, nostalgia and her signature seasonal sparkle to crowds on Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29.
The best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold enchanted fans with a setlist packed with festive favorites, including her record-breaking holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” alongside show-stopping arrangements, stunning visuals and her legendary vocals, including the Las Vegas debut of her original song “Fall in Love at Christmas.” The elusive chanteuse dazzled fans with a medley of her classic’s hits, as well as “Play This Song,” “In Your Feelings,” and “Jesus I Do” from her new album Here For It All, which maintained her 35-year streak of landing her new projects in the Billboard 200’s top 10. Decked out in dazzling costumes and surrounded by a winter-wonderland-inspired production, Carey transformed Dolby Live into a world of pure Christmas magic.
With opening weekend now wrapped, audiences still have the chance to experience the holiday celebration of the season. Remaining performances run December 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com/MariahVegas.
Mariah and Live Nation Las Vegas are donating $1 of every ticket purchased to “Mariah Carey’s Christmastime in Las Vegas” at Dolby Live at Park MGM to The Fresh Air Fund’s Camp Mariah. Camp Mariah is the summer component of the year round Career Awareness Program. Children, ages 11-15, attend Camp Mariah for three weeks each summer. Campers explore their interests in classes like film, photography, fashion, culinary arts, debate and international relations. A careers class helps campers create resumes and cover letters and conduct mock interviews. Campers also play team sports, swim every day and explore the outdoors in environmental science class. Camp Mariah is named in honor of Board member Mariah Carey for her generous support. For more information, visit https://freshair.org/career-awareness-program-mariah-carey-support/.
Dolby Atmos is an immersive audio experience transforming how music is created and enjoyed. At Dolby Live at Park MGM, Dolby Atmos brings live performances to the next level by taking listeners inside the music to reveal details with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or being enveloped in a wave of melodies, nothing compares to hearing music live in Dolby Atmos.
About Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is the best-selling female artist of all time with more than 200 million albums sold to date and 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles (18 self-penned), more than any solo artist in history. Her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. A two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominee and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Carey is a multi-hyphenate singer, songwriter, and producer who has been recognized with five Grammy Awards (and 34 nominations), ten American Music Awards (and 39 nominations), three Guinness World Record titles, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, Billboard’s “Icon Award,” the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium,” the Ivor Novello Award for “PRS for Music Special International Award,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting, to name a few. As the globally recognized “Queen Of Christmas,” Carey’s beloved 1994 yuletide hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has become one of the longest-charting singles in any genre, spending 65 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100. In 2015, she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023, Carey became one of the first 13 recipients of the BRIT Billion Award for surpassing one billion streams in the United Kingdom. This coming January, she will continue her award streak by being honored as the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year.
Most recently, Mariah dropped her highly anticipated 16th studio album Here For It All, her first in 7 years, which debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. The album was met with instant praise, maintaining her 35-year streak of landing her new projects in the Billboard 200’s top 10. Here For It All took the No. 1 spot on Billboard for Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, Top R&B Albums and Independent Albums, who called the album “eclectic, free-wheeling” and “Carey’s ultimate love letter to herself.” Pitchfork described the album as “a no-makeup sound for a persona devoted to glamour,” with each track “bringing a tear-stained realness to her vulnerable lyrics.” The Fader stated “On Here For It All, Mariah Carey exposes her soft side,” describing the album as “an R&B fusion record with a strong gospel backbone that sees a rare, vulnerable Mimi taking stock of how far she’s come.”
The first single, “Type Dangerous,” was met with immediate acclaim as fans heralded with excitement Mariah’s new era. Upon release, it earned the #1 most added at Hot AC, Rhythm, Urban and R&B and #2 most added to the Top 40 in the US. “Sugar Sweet,” featuring Shenseea & Kehlani followed this track up, turning into a hit summer anthem for lambs worldwide. Recently, Mariah has dominated the stage at both this year’s BET Awards and the VMAs, where she was honored with VMAs coveted Video Vanguard Award and the BET Ultimate Icon Award. Showering the stage in gold confetti to send off her performance, Mariah made it very clear that Mimi is back.
With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Carey is truly the template of the modern pop performance. Carey’s ongoing impact has transcended the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. In 2009, Carey was recognized with the Breakthrough Performance Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her critically acclaimed role in Lee Daniels’ “Precious.” Carey went on to appear in Daniels’ ensemble piece “The Butler” in 2013. A Congressional Award recipient, Carey has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart, including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Carey founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development.
About Live Nation Las Vegas
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. Live Nation Las Vegas produces residency shows from Mariah Carey, New Kids On The Block, ZAYN, Sammy Hagar and Bruno Mars at Dolby Live at Park MGM; Santana at House of Blues; Cyndi Lauper, Blake Shelton, Def Leppard, Dolly Parton, Jennifer Lopez, Alanis Morissette, Kelly Clarkson and Rod Stewart at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace; The B-52s, Earth, Wind & Fire, FOREIGNER, STYX and Chicago at The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; and John Fogerty at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Live Nation Las Vegas also brings other world-famous artists to many of the city’s other premier concert venues including Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Michelob ULTRA Arena, the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and more. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Find Live Nation Las Vegas on Facebook and Instagram.
About Park MGM
Park MGM is the Las Vegas Strip’s first smoke-free resort, offering an intimate hotel experience on a grand scale. Park MGM features 2,700 guest rooms and suites in addition to NoMad Las Vegas’ 293 well-appointed guest rooms and suites on the resort’s top four floors. The resort’s robust culinary program features NoMad Library; L.A. legend Roy Choi’s Korean BBQ concept, Best Friend; Hogsalt Hospitality’s renowned Bavette’s Steakhouse; and the 40,000-square-foot vibrant Italian marketplace, Eataly, among other dining and cocktail experiences. Dolby Live, the resort’s 5,200-seat entertainment destination, is home to special engagements by Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Los Bukis, Mariah Carey and Maroon 5, among other top artists. Park MGM also is home to On The Record, a unique nightlife concept from LA-based Houston Hospitality. Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are located in the heart of The Strip, next to the entertainment and dining neighborhood created by The Park and the 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena. Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas are operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit ParkMGM.com, call toll-free at 888-529-4828, or find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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