| Concert Tour Name: | Mariah Carey's Christmas Time |
| Artist: | Mariah Carey |
| Location: | United States |
| Album: | Merry Christmas Merry Christmas II You |
| Number Of Legs: | 1 |
| Number Of Shows: | 21 |
| Last Tour: | The Celebration of Mimi (2024) |
| This Tour: | Mariah Carey's Christmas Time (2024) |
Mariah Carey's Christmas Time is the fourteenth concert tour by American singer Mariah Carey. Spanning 21 dates in the United States, it began on November 6, 2024, in Highland, California, and is scheduled to conclude on December 17, 2024, in New York City.
Critics felt the concert's Christmas theme came across effectively. In The Arizona Republic, Ed Masley viewed it as "sweet and old-fashioned and corny as hell in a way that was utterly entertaining, hitting all the notes you'd want this sort of Christmas show to hit".[1] Houston Chronicle critic Joey Guerra called the concert "a joy — equal parts Nutcracker fantasia, holiday pageant and TV variety show".[2] Referring to the presence of "reindeer, sleighbells, carolers, and even Santa Claus", DeVaughan Douglas described it as "a full Christmas production" in the Houston Press.[3] For The Desert Suns Brian Blueskye, the show "brought out the traditional feels celebrating all the usual themes of family, giving and Christmastime love".[4] MusicRows Sherod Robertson remarked that Carey's inclusion of her children "added a personal touch to the concert, emphasizing the themes of love and togetherness central to the holiday season".[5] Mars Salazar of the Austin American-Statesman and Desiree Gutierrez of the Dallas Observer said Carey evoked Christmas sentiments despite performing in November.[6] [7]
Carey's vocals received praise. Jasmine Osby of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said she "delivered, showcasing her powerhouse singing and mind-blowing vocal range from beginning to end".[8] Blueskye agreed: her voice was "stunning and powerful from start to finish".[4] The Tennesseans Melonee Hurt thought Carey "showed the crowd she still possesses the five-octave vocal range that made her famous".[9] Guerra said "she pulled it all out of the bag: whistle notes, belts, falsetto."[2] In USA Today, Melissa Ruggieri felt Carey "still lands those signature dog-whistle notes quite impressively".[10] Salazar thought her "powerhouse vocals were the highlight, with vibrato so effortless that it almost looked like she was lip syncing."[11] Writing for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Shaun Brady said "Carey sounded strong and for the most part seemed to be singing live, with little reliance on recordings and lip-synch".[12] According to Rodney Ho of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Carey's "voice remained supple and smooth."[13] Fort Worth Star-Telegram contributor Stefan Stevenson suggested her "vaunted vocals, while still smooth and powerful, seemed muted at times, as if she was struggling with a throat issue of some kind."[14]
| City | State | Venue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6 | Highland | California | Yaamava' Resort & Casino | |
| November 8 | Los Angeles | Hollywood Bowl | ||
| November 10 | Lincoln | Thunder Valley Casino Resort | ||
| November 13 | Palm Desert | Acrisure Arena | ||
| November 15 | Phoenix | Arizona | Footprint Center | |
| November 17 | Austin | Texas | Moody Center | |
| November 19 | Houston | Toyota Center | ||
| November 21 | Dallas | American Airlines Center | ||
| November 23 | Atlanta | Georgia | State Farm Arena | |
| November 25 | Nashville | Tennessee | Bridgestone Arena | |
| November 27 | Rosemont | Illinois | Allstate Arena | |
| November 29 | St. Louis | Missouri | Enterprise Center | |
| December 1 | Washington D.C. | Capital One Arena | ||
| December 3 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Wells Fargo Center | |
| December 5 | Boston | Massachusetts | TD Garden | |
| December 7 | Baltimore | Maryland | CFG Bank Arena | |
| December 9 | Raleigh | North Carolina | PNC Arena | |
| December 11 | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | PPG Paints Arena | |
| December 13 | Newark | New Jersey | Prudential Center | |
| December 15 | Elmont | New York | UBS Arena | |
| December 17 | New York City< | -- "Brooklyn" is not a city, it is a borough of New York City. --> | Barclays Center | |