Mary J. Blige is heading to Vegas. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has announced her first-ever Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM.
Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency kicks off May 1, with five shows through May 9. Blige will return later in the summer, starting July 10, for five additional shows through July 18.
“I’ve been so excited to announce this Vegas residency,” said Blige. “Creating a show like this has been something I’ve always wanted to do.”
She added, “It’s a chance to get my fans together from all over – different cities, states, and countries – to experience something together. My Life, My Story will be just that – with some surprises for my fans that have been there through it all. See you in May!”
Citi / AAdvantage is the official presale credit card of Blige’s Las Vegas residency. Citi and AAdvantage cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday (Jan. 13) at 10 a.m. PT through Citi Entertainment.
Artist presale begins Wednesday (Jan. 14) at 10 ap.m. PT. MGM Rewards members, Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will receive access to a presale beginning Thursday (Jan. 15) at 10 a.m. PT. All presales end Thursday at 10 p.m. PT.
Tickets go onsale to the general public Friday (Jan. 16) at 10 a.m. PT.
Blige’s upcoming residency follows 2025’s For My Fans Tour, which was in support of her 15th album, Gratitude. Last fall, Blige’s concert film For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden played in theaters globally for a limited run.
In other news, Blige just signed another three-picture deal with Lifetime. The first film under her extended partnership, Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy, premieres Feb. 6 on the network.
Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency Dates
May 2026: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9
July 2026: 10, 11, 15, 17, 18
Tickets for Mary J. Blige’s Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM are available at ticketmaster.com. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
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