Mary J. Blige Announces First-Ever Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM
Written by b87fm on 01/12/2026
Mary J. Blige, the Grammy-winning icon widely known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” is heading to Las Vegas for the first time with a career-defining residency.
Announced Monday, Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story will launch May 1 at Dolby Live inside Park MGM, marking a major milestone for the singer after more than three decades in music. The residency will feature 10 shows spread across May and July 2026.
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Residency Dates and Ticket Details
Blige will perform May 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9, followed by a second run on July 10, 11, 15, 17, and 18. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. local time.
Tickets go on sale Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Pacific, with pre-sale access opening Jan. 14. Given Blige’s enduring fan base and the significance of her first Vegas run, demand is expected to be high.
Blige described the residency as something she’s envisioned for years.
“I’ve been so excited to announce this Vegas residency,” she said in a statement. “Creating a show like this has been something I’ve always wanted to do.”
She added that the experience is designed to unite fans from across the globe. “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.”
The residency places Blige among a growing list of elite artists choosing Las Vegas for extended runs, following in the footsteps of performers such as Adele and Jennifer Lopez, who have helped redefine the city as a premier destination for high-profile concert residencies.
Blige’s influence on R&B and hip-hop soul remains unmatched. Her catalog includes multiple Grammy Awards, chart-topping albums, and some of the most emotionally resonant music in modern Black culture. She most recently toured North America on her 2025 For My Fans Tour.
While full details of the setlist have yet to be revealed, Blige has hinted that the residency will reflect the arc of her career, with classic records — from early anthems like “Real Love” to later-era staples — forming the backbone of a deeply personal live experience.
