ABOUT THE EVENT
Mariah Carey at Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Mariah Carey plays Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, UK on Friday, November 27, 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.
DJ Suss One is listed alongside Mariah Carey for this show. Support sets usually start before the headliner, so arrive early if you want to catch the full bill.
Event details
- Public sale
- Opens 25 September 2026, 09:00 UTC
- Presales
- Priority From O2: 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
- Promoter
- Live Nation Uk For Artist, Tour, Festival And Presale News
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
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 Birmingham 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 Utilita Arena Birmingham
Utilita Arena Birmingham is an indoor arena in Brindleyplace area, central Birmingham, with a capacity of around 15,800. Birmingham New Street station is roughly a 15–20 minute walk. The listed address is King Edwards Road, Birmingham.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Birmingham for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Birmingham Airport (BHX). Because it is a Friday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in Birmingham are worth booking early.
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 Utilita Arena Birmingham?
Mariah Carey is scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2026 at 19:30 local time at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
How do I get to Utilita Arena Birmingham?
Birmingham New Street station is roughly a 15–20 minute walk. The venue is in Brindleyplace area, central Birmingham.
Open location in Google MapsWho is supporting Mariah Carey in Birmingham?
The listing for this date includes DJ Suss One alongside Mariah Carey. Line-ups can change, so check the official page for the final running order.
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.
