Fridayz Live

Overview

If you're a fan of Mariah Carey, then this is a vision of love and also a sweet, sweet fantasy come true, baby: 11 years after she last toured Australia, the iconic singer is returning in 2025 to headline Fridayz Live. For its big comeback this year, the festival boasts a lineup led by the music megastar. If all you wanted for an early Christmas is this, it's quite the gift.

Mariah is celebrating 20 years since her 2005 album The Emancipation of Mimi released — and based on recent set lists, get ready to hear everything from 'Emotions', 'Dreamlover' and 'Hero' to 'Without You', 'Always Be My Baby', 'Honey' and 'Heartbreaker'.

She'll have company on the Fridayz Live bill, because this event's blend of R&B, hip hop and nostalgia always brings a heap of big names our way. For 2025, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon, Eve, Tinie Tempah and Jordin Sparks are also on the lineup.

'Give Me Everything', 'Timber', 'Fireball', 'Black and Yellow', 'See You Again', 'Young, Wild and Free', 'Get Low', 'Turn Down for What', 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind', 'Who's That Girl', 'Girls Like', 'Miami 2 Ibiza', 'No Air', 'One Step at a Time': expect to hear them all too, then.

In Sydney, Fridayz Live has a date with ENGIE Stadium on Saturday, October 18. If you want to go all out for the occasion, The Downing Hotel is transforming into Motel Fireball, with a Fireball-themed room (from the bedsheets to the toiletries, its all Fireball themed) available for bookings ahead of Fridayz Live.

On the big day itself, there'll be a concert pre-party on the second floor with live music, a karaoke stage to practice your sing-alongs and a Fireball whisky bubbler to complete the dedication to the theme. Visit the Motel Fireball website to find out more.

Trent van der Jagt

Fridayz Live 2025 Lineup

Mariah Carey
Pitbull
Wiz Khalifa
Lil Jon
Eve
Tinie Tempah
Jordin Sparks

Mariah Carey images: Raph_PH via Flickr. Wiz Khalifa image: Daniel Kelly.