ABOUT THE EVENT
Mariah Carey at Co-op Live, Manchester
Mariah Carey plays Co-op Live in Manchester, UK on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The listed start time is 19:30 local time.
Mariah Carey tours less often than in her early career, and her concerts are built around her vocal range and one of the deepest catalogues of number-one hits in pop.
Event details
- Public sale
- Opens 25 September 2026, 09:00 UTC
- Presales
- Priority from O2: running now
- Co-op Presale: running now
- Live Nation Presale: running now
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Accessibility
- To see the availability of Accessible Tickets, select the All Ticket Types & check as appropriate from the drop-down menu. Wheelchair Accessible are for wheelchair users only. Ambulant Disabled & Sight Impaired positions are located within general seated areas, but have been allocated due to their ease of access or proximity to the stage area where applicable. The Universal Accessible Symbol is used for all access requirements, so please make sure you are booking the appropriate tickets. The essential companion ticket next to the accessible ticket you've highlighted should be chosen when booki
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From the official event listing
- Under 14s must be accompanied with an adult over 18.
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
- The accessible ticket policy limits one free companion ticket to each accessible ticket purchased.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Mariah Carey concerts are like
A Mariah Carey concert is glamorous and relaxed. She performs in elegant gowns, often reclining or sitting while she sings, and moves through Fantasy, Always Be My Baby, Hero, We Belong Together and Vision of Love with backing singers and a band.
Fans, known as Lambs, wait for her famous whistle notes, and the show is full of playful diva humour. Christmas-season shows are built around All I Want for Christmas Is You, with festive staging and decorations. Songs from The Emancipation of Mimi are highlights.
Tips for the Manchester show
- Check whether the show is a Christmas concert or a regular tour; the setlists are very different.
- Listen for the whistle notes; they are a highlight for fans.
New to the music? The compilation #1's covers her biggest hits, with Merry Christmas for the holiday shows.
Fans of Mariah Carey also read our guides to Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and Alicia Keys.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is the American singer and songwriter from New York famous for her five-octave vocal range and whistle notes.
She has more US number-one singles than any other solo artist, and All I Want for Christmas Is You returns to the top of the charts almost every December.
- Origin
- Huntington, New York, United States
- Genre
- Pop / R&B / soul
- Active since
- 1988
- Notable work
- Mariah Carey (1990), Music Box (1993), Daydream (1995), Butterfly (1997), The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
- Known for
- All I Want for Christmas Is You, We Belong Together, Hero, Fantasy, Always Be My Baby
Career highlights
- Has 19 number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100, more than any other solo artist.
- Winner of five Grammy Awards.
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022.
Getting to Co-op Live
Co-op Live is an indoor arena in Etihad Campus, east Manchester, with a capacity of around 23,500. The Etihad Campus Metrolink tram stop serves the venue. The listed address is 1 Sports City Way, Manchester.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Manchester for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Manchester Airport (MAN). A Wednesday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
With a 19:30 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Mariah Carey play Co-op Live?
Mariah Carey is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 19:30 local time at Co-op Live.
How do I get to Co-op Live?
The Etihad Campus Metrolink tram stop serves the venue. The venue is in Etihad Campus, east Manchester.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Mariah Carey tickets for Manchester?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing Mariah Carey?
The compilation #1's covers her biggest hits, with Merry Christmas for the holiday shows.
How many number-one hits does Mariah Carey have?
Mariah Carey has 19 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
What are Mariah Carey fans called?
Her fans are known as Lambs.
