Mariah Carey, the bestselling female artist of all time and the undisputed Queen of Christmas, has announced three UK arena shows for winter 2026, including a Birmingham date. The 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' singer will kick off her UK run at Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday November 27 before heading to London and Manchester.
Birmingham Show Leads UK Christmas Dates
Mariah Carey will perform at Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday November 27, 2026. She then heads to The O2 in London on Monday November 30 and Co-op Live in Manchester on Wednesday December 2. The Birmingham show marks the start of her UK Christmas spectaculars.
The concerts will celebrate 'the most wonderful time of the year' with her timeless festive catalogue, global hits and fan favourites. The UK dates follow Mariah's hugely successful Christmas spectaculars around the world, giving British fans the chance to experience the magic live.
All I Want for Christmas Is You Legacy
All I Want for Christmas Is You was originally released in 1994 as part of Mariah's landmark Merry Christmas album. It has become one of the defining songs of the festive season, reaching number one in the UK charts for the first time in 2020 and remaining in the top five every year since.
In the UK, the track is certified 10x Platinum and holds the record for weeks in the UK top 10. With a career spanning more than three decades, Mariah's hits include Fantasy, Hero, Always Be My Baby, We Belong Together, Emotions, Touch My Body, Heartbreaker and many more.
Ticket Details: Pre-Sale and General Sale
Tickets go on pre-sale from Ticketmaster on Wednesday September 23 at 10am for Priority O2 customers. Live Nation pre-sale tickets are available at 10am on Thursday September 24. General sale tickets are released at 10am on Friday September 25 via both Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
The full UK arena dates are: Friday 27 November – Utilita Arena, Birmingham; Monday 30 November – The O2, London; Wednesday 2 December – Co-op Live, Manchester. Fans are advised to book early as demand is expected to be high for the Queen of Christmas's only UK appearances this winter.
