The countdown to the season has an official date in Chelsea. Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar returns to New York on November 19, once again taking over Moxy Chelsea with festive cocktails, wall-to-wall decorations and no shortage of spots to stage a holiday photo shoot, according to Time Out New York.

Now in its third season, the pop-up is growing well beyond Manhattan. The experience is expanding to eight cities, doubling its footprint and crossing the Atlantic for the first time. New York joins Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego and London, with all eight bars scheduled to open on the same day.

The project is a collaboration between the Grammy winner, the events platform Bucket Listers and Black Irish, Carey’s cream liqueur brand. Organizers are promising a Mariah-inspired winter wonderland, built around interactive photo moments and surprises meant to reflect her signature glamour. Guests are encouraged to bring their sparkliest outfits.

“The holidays are my favorite time of year and I love finding new ways to share the magic with my fans,” Carey said in the announcement. “This year, we’re making my holiday bars even more fabulous and bringing the celebration to more cities than ever before!”

The drinks menu, as announced, includes three named cocktails: “Make My Wish Come True,” the “MC Toasted Tini” and “Imperfect Angel.” Black Irish’s Original Irish Cream, Salted Caramel Irish Cream and White Chocolate Irish Cream varieties appear throughout the lineup. Carey’s liqueur is made with aged Irish whiskey, fresh Irish cream and natural flavors.

Access works differently than at a typical hotel bar. Tickets will be sold exclusively through Bucket Listers, and a New York waitlist is open now for anyone who wants first notification when booking begins. No ticket prices or booking date have been announced.

For New Yorkers, the timing fits the calendar. With the first week of the holiday season about a month away, the Chelsea pop-up lands as one of the earliest signals that the city’s festive programming is gearing up. For now, the practical advice is simple: join the waitlist, mark November 19 and start coordinating the group chat.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar open in 2024?

Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar opens in all eight cities on November 19. The New York location returns to Moxy Chelsea on that date.

Which cities will have Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar this season?

The pop-up opens in New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego and London. London marks its first expansion outside the United States.

How do I get tickets to Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar?

Tickets are sold exclusively through the events platform Bucket Listers, and a New York waitlist is open now. Ticket prices and a booking date have not been announced yet.

What cocktails are served at Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar?

The drinks menu includes “Make My Wish Come True,” the “MC Toasted Tini” and “Imperfect Angel,” along with Black Irish cream liqueur varieties. Black Irish is Carey’s cream liqueur brand, made with aged Irish whiskey and fresh Irish cream.

Who is behind the Mariah Carey Holiday Bar collaboration?

The pop-up is a collaboration between Mariah Carey, the events platform Bucket Listers and her cream liqueur brand Black Irish. It is now in its third season.

Editorial Transparency. A first draft of this story was produced with AI-assisted writing tools, then reviewed for accuracy and tone by the named editor before publication. More on our process: Editorial Policy.