Overview
- The benefit gala is set for Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two days before the Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena.
- This will be the 35th Person of the Year event, a cornerstone fundraiser that has generated millions for MusiCares programs including preventive care, addiction recovery, disaster relief, and emergency support.
- Carey was selected for a decades-long impact on music alongside philanthropic work that includes Hurricane Katrina and COVID-19 relief and the founding of Camp Mariah with the Fresh Air Fund.
- The gala will be produced by Lewis & Clark, the live-event team of Joe Lewis and R.A. Clark, with sponsors including AEG and the Wasserman Foundation.
- Tickets are on sale via MusiCares, with individual seats priced from $3,000 to $7,000 and tables for 12 ranging from $30,000 to $80,000.