Fans of Mariah Carey's festive hits have reason to celebrate as the iconic songstress announced she is bringing her "Christmas Time" tour to cities across the U.S. this fall. The tour, in honor of the 30th anniversary of both her "Merry Christmas" album and its enduring single "All I Want for Christmas Is You", will begin early November in California and wrap in mid-December on Carey's home turf of New York/New Jersey, according to details released by Variety. Bostonians will get their dose of holiday cheer when Carey performs at the TD Garden on December 5, as stated in the official announcement on Boston 25 News.
Produced by Live Nation, the "Mariah Carey's Christmas Time" tour promises to be her grandest holiday spectacle yet, with stops in cities like Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, and Nashville. It's part of a series of surprises the artist has in store for fans to mark the 30th anniversary of the "Merry Christmas" landmark. According, to Boston 25 News, this tour "marks Carey’s grandest holiday spectacle to date". Meanwhile, eager fans can snag tickets as Verizon presale starts on Tuesday, August 6, before the general public gets their chance on Friday, August 9, at 10 a.m. local time.
Last year's "Merry Christmas One and All!" tour paved the way for Carey's 2024 Christmas venture, with her setlist traditionally blending holiday songs and her classic non-seasonal hits. The "Christmas Time" tour continues this trend, bringing a touch of "Hero" and "We Belong Together" among the sleigh-full of yuletide tunes. "All I Want for Christmas Is You", a track that took 20 years to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, has since become a December staple, topping the charts annually, as Variety notes.
Carey's commitment to her Christmas repertoire began with a residency at New York's Beacon Theater in 2014, evolving into an annual tour tradition. Her 2019 mini-tour, including a filmed CBS special, "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!", has further cemented her title as the Queen of Christmas. For those less enthused about the holiday season, Carey has also been headlining the "Celebration of Mimi" residency in Las Vegas, with future dates set for early 2025, as reported by Variety.
With "Mariah Carey's Christmas Time" tour set to dazzle audiences nationwide, it's clear that the spirit of the season will be in full voice. Details on the tour, including the full schedule and ticketing information, can be found on Live Nation's website and at VIP Nation for those looking for exclusive packages. For those wanting to secure their spots ahead, the general public sale looms just around the corner.
