Mariah Carey Proves Once Again Why She’s the Undisputed Queen of Christmas With Dazzling Las Vegas Residency
Mariah Carey has officially reclaimed her throne for the holiday season, turning her Christmastime Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live inside Park MGM into a spectacular, full-scale celebration of joy, nostalgia, and vocal brilliance. The 56-year-old icon didn’t just perform — she created a winter fantasy that only Mariah could deliver.
From the moment the lights dimmed, the audience knew they were in for something extraordinary. Carey made her grand entrance descending from the ceiling atop a massive glowing snowflake to the delicate strains of “Sugar Plum Fairy.” Wearing a sparkling candy cane–striped gown, she greeted the crowd with a warm smile and the words fans wait all year to hear:
“It’s time! Merry Christmas, everyone, and welcome to Mariah Carey’s Christmastime.”
Then, with effortless grace, she launched into “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and the night of holiday magic officially began.
A Celebration of Christmas Classics, Fan Favorites, and New Originals
The show’s set list was a carefully crafted blend of Mariah’s beloved holiday staples and brand-new additions. Fans were treated to radiant performances of:
“Oh Santa!”
“Christmas Time Is in the Air Again”
“Fall in Love at Christmas” (making its live Vegas debut)
Covers of “Joy to the World,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Silent Night,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)”
And of course, she saved the crown jewel — “All I Want For Christmas Is You” — for the grand finale.
Mariah also sprinkled in selections from her latest album Here For It All, performing “In Your Feelings,” “Jesus I Do,” and a roof-raising medley of her biggest hits, including “Fantasy,” “Hero,” “Always Be My Baby,” “Heartbreaker,” and “We Belong Together.”
A Stage Transformed Into a Winter Wonderland
Every song was supported by dazzling 3D projections, vibrant lighting, and intricate choreography from an ensemble featuring both adults and children — plus Santa himself. Carey cycled through a series of stunning outfits:
A sparkling candy-cane gown
A flowing red dress
A shimmering gold-and-silver look
And her signature glamorous Santa suit for the finale
Her vocals were crisp, radiant, and unmistakably Mariah, complete with soaring ad-libs and signature whistle-like flourishes.
Between songs, she connected with her devoted “lambs,” sharing holiday traditions from her own family — including her declaration, delivered with signature Mariah flair:
“We actually have real reindeer. REAL REINDEER. People don’t believe me.”
A Grand Finale Fit for the Queen of Christmas
For the final number, dancers dressed as Nutcrackers escorted Carey, clad in her glittering Santa dress, onto the stage aboard a colossal sleigh. As she belted the closing moments of “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” snow cascaded from the rafters over the stage and audience, completing a picture-perfect Christmas fantasy.
A Residency With a Heart
Mariah Carey’s Christmastime residency runs through December 13, with the last show streamed globally via TikTok LIVE and Apple Music at 8 PM PST.
A portion of each ticket benefits The Fresh Air Fund’s Camp Mariah, an educational summer program for youth ages 11–15, reflecting Carey’s long-standing commitment to supporting children and the arts.
Mariah’s Holiday Bar: A Festive Bonus for Fans
Before each show, fans flocked to Mariah’s Holiday Bar, a fully immersive pop-up inside Park MGM’s On The Record speakeasy. The space is a shrine to the diva’s Christmas legacy, featuring:
Iconic photo ops (including a sleigh and an “All I Want For Christmas Is You” installation)
A wall of Mariah’s awards
A vinyl record display of her albums
Holiday cocktails with her signature Black Irish liqueur
A station where fans can write letters to Mariah
Private karaoke rooms for groups up to 15
It’s a must-visit for anyone attending the residency — or anyone who simply lives for Mariah’s Christmas era.
Set List — “Mariah Carey’s Christmastime in Las Vegas”
ACT I – Christmas Magic
Sugar Plum Fairy
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria
Oh Santa!
Sleigh Ride
Charlie Brown Christmas
Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)
Christmas Time Is In The Air Again
Joy To The World
Silent Night
When Christmas Comes
Here Comes Santa Claus/House Top Celebration
Fall In Love At Christmas
ACT II – Here For It All / Hits Medley
13. Jesus I Do
14. In Your Feelings
15. Medley (Fantasy / Honey / Heartbreaker / Emotions / Make It Happen / Always Be My Baby / Hero)
16. We Belong Together
FINALE
17. All I Want For Christmas Is You
