As the holiday season approaches, Chicago is gearing up for a festive treat with a Mariah Carey-themed holiday pop-up experience. The Mariah Carey Black Irish Holiday pop-up bar is set to open at Virgin Hotels Chicago, located at 203 N. Wabash St., starting on November 15. This vibrant experience will also make its way to four other cities: Dallas, Nashville, New Orleans, and New York City.
Guests attending the pop-up can expect a breathtaking transformation of the space into a whimsical “holiday-themed winter wonderland.” The event will feature an array of attractions, including a holiday window photo display with a custom “All I Want For Christmas Is You” neon sign and a festive wreath that allows visitors to recreate the iconic album cover from Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special. Additional highlights include an interactive photo booth, a Black Irish Christmas tree, a “letters to Mariah” station, a lyric wall, and many more engaging activities.
To complement the festive atmosphere, the pop-up will serve holiday-inspired cocktails that evoke the essence of a music video. These imaginative drinks will include chocolate and espresso martinis adorned with cotton candy and candy cane rims, as well as cocoa coffee sprinkled with red and green glitter.
Organized in collaboration with Bucket Listers, which previously brought the popular Malibu Barbie Café to Chicago, this pop-up promises a delightful experience. Tickets for the event start at $20 and cover 90-minute slots available between 4 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Each ticket also includes a complimentary Black Irish welcome cocktail. The pop-up will run until December 29.
In addition to the pop-up experience, fans of Mariah Carey can look forward to her annual “Christmas Time” tour, which includes a stop at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on November 27. This year’s tour promises to be an extravagant celebration, commemorating the 30th anniversary of her iconic album ‘Merry Christmas’ and the legendary single, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The show will feature a blend of timeless holiday classics and beloved chart-toppers, ensuring an unforgettable festive experience. Limited tickets are still available for purchase.
This holiday season in Chicago offers a plethora of opportunities to revel in the joy of festive celebrations, and Mariah Carey’s events are sure to enhance the holiday spirit for fans and visitors alike.