Mariah Carey has never been shy about owning the holiday season, and this year she is giving fans in Las Vegas a front row seat to her winter spectacle. The singer announced a brand-new residency called Christmastime in Las Vegas, set for ten shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM from November 28 through December 13. For decades, Carey’s name has been inseparable from festive music thanks to the record-breaking success of “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” With this residency, she is doubling down on her reputation as pop’s ultimate holiday ambassador.
What makes this announcement even more exciting is the timing. Carey is also preparing to release her sixteenth studio album, Here for It All, which signals she has more than holiday spirit in her arsenal. The mix of new material with her beloved Christmas catalogue suggests these shows will be far more than nostalgia. They have the potential to reintroduce Carey as a contemporary pop force while celebrating the tradition she built.
Residencies in Las Vegas often function as victory laps for established artists, but in Carey’s case, it feels more like an expansion. She is embracing the season that made her immortal while reminding everyone that her creative output continues. Expect these concerts to be lavish, sentimental, and unapologetically joyful. For fans making the trip, December in Las Vegas just became a whole lot brighter.
