Christmas fans, this is a big one — Mariah Carey is coming to the UK this Christmas!
Written 21st September 2026 | Subscribe to our Christmas newsletter
The singer behind one of the most famous festive songs of all time has announced a special run of UK arena shows for November and December 2026, bringing her Christmas spectacular to Birmingham, London and Manchester.
For UK fans, it will be Mariah Carey's first consecutive run of shows here since 2019.
Mariah Carey UK Christmas Tour Dates 2026
Mariah will perform three UK shows:
- Friday 27 November 2026 — Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Monday 30 November 2026 — The O2, London
- Wednesday 2 December 2026 — Co-op Live, Manchester
The Birmingham show is currently listed under the name Mariah Carey – CHRISTMASTIME, with the venue describing it as a Christmas spectacular featuring festive favourites alongside some of Mariah's biggest hits.
Expect Plenty of Christmas Music
Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas with Mariah without All I Want for Christmas Is You.
Released in 1994, the song has become one of the defining Christmas tracks of the modern era. Remarkably, it didn't reach Number 1 in the UK until 2020, more than 25 years after its original release.
The new shows are expected to include Mariah's Christmas favourites alongside songs from the rest of her career, with tracks such as Fantasy, Hero, Heartbreaker and Always Be My Baby highlighted as part of the announcement.
So while this is very much a Christmas show, fans can expect much more than just festive music.
When Do Mariah Carey UK Tickets Go on Sale?
General sale begins at 10am on Friday 25 September 2026.
There are also presales ahead of the general release. Ticketmaster currently lists an O2 Priority presale from 10am on Wednesday 23 September, followed by a Live Nation presale from 10am on Thursday 24 September for the Birmingham date.
The Utilita Arena Birmingham currently lists standard tickets from £60 plus fees, although prices and availability will vary depending on the show and seating area.
Mariah Carey at Christmas in the UK
It's difficult to think of an artist more closely associated with modern Christmas music than Mariah Carey.
Every year, All I Want for Christmas Is You returns to playlists and charts around the world, and Mariah's annual return has become something of a Christmas tradition in itself.
This year, UK fans won't just have to listen to her at home — they'll have the chance to see the Christmas celebrations live.
With arena-sized production, Christmas songs and some of the biggest pop hits of the last few decades, these are likely to be among the most talked-about Christmas concerts in the UK this year.
Mariah Carey UK Christmas Tour 2026
27 November — Birmingham
30 November — London
2 December — Manchester
Tickets go on general sale Friday 25 September at 10am.
