Four cities wasn’t enough. Neither was two seasons. Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar — the immersive, Carey-themed cocktail pop-up created with events platform Bucket Listers and her Black Irish cream liqueur brand — is doubling its footprint for 2026, opening across eight bars and speakeasies on Nov. 19. The biggest news: London gets its first location, making this the concept’s international debut. If you’re planning a holiday trip and haven’t joined the waitlist yet, start there.
From Atlanta to The O2
Eight venues across two continents bring the Holiday Bar’s most ambitious season to life.
Wall-to-wall sparkle, Mariah-inspired installations and photo moments anchor every location, with holiday music woven throughout the experience. London’s O2 edition reportedly includes a Santa’s Sleigh photo area, a “Queen of Christmas” tribute wall, album-inspired backdrops and a letter-writing station, according to local reporting. Programming may vary by city, but the festive aesthetic carries across all eight stops.
The 2026 locations:
- Atlanta — Pullman Yards
- Boston — Tuscan Kitchen
- Chicago — Experience 868
- Houston — Spindletop
- London — The O2
- Los Angeles — The Valorian
- New York — Moxy Chelsea
- San Diego — Beau Hotel
Note: a Boston-area report indicates guests must be 21 or older to enter. Confirm the age requirement for your specific venue before booking.
Cocktails, London Timing and Tickets
The London debut lands just eight days before Carey’s U.K. Christmas tour kicks off, making it a natural addition to any British itinerary.
The O2 pop-up opens Nov. 19 — with Carey’s U.K. Christmas tour following on Nov. 27 in Birmingham, then London and Manchester. For anyone already planning a trip around the concerts, adding the bar to the itinerary is a straightforward call.
Reported menus feature Black Irish cream liqueur in Original, Salted Caramel and White Chocolate varieties, with named cocktails including the Make My Wish Come True, MC Toasted Tini and Imperfect Angel. Exact selections vary by venue.
Tickets are sold through Bucket Listers. Pricing for 2026 has not yet been announced; 2025 tickets reportedly ran $20–$25, covering a welcome cocktail and a 90-minute timed entry slot. NYC Hotels and other city venues offer additional experiences worth pairing with your visit.
How to Plan Your Visit
A few practical steps now will save frustration once tickets go live.
Join the city-specific waitlist on Bucket Listers early, then verify your venue’s exact address, local menu and age policy before booking. London visitors should cross-reference the Nov. 19 opening with Carey’s tour schedule and plan travel days accordingly. Fans of ticketed seasonal destination events will find the Holiday Bar fits naturally alongside similar immersive experiences around the country.
Three seasons in, eight cities, one Atlantic crossing — the Holiday Bar’s expansion speaks for itself. Join the waitlist, sort the details, and secure your slot before the window closes.
