The hit tribute production "This Is Michael," a live celebration of Michael Jackson's music, is coming back to Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for a performance on Saturday, January 30, 2027. It marks the show's second stop at the venue, following its Abu Dhabi debut on August 22, 2026.
General ticket sales open Monday, November 2, with a Mastercard presale starting earlier, on Friday, October 30 at 12pm UAE time. Ticket prices have not yet been announced, and sales will run through the Etihad Arena website.
The concert-style show packs in more than 20 songs from Jackson's catalogue, performed with live vocals, a live band and dancers who recreate his signature choreography and stage styling. Brazilian performer Lenny Jay takes on the lead role, drawing attention for how closely he mirrors Jackson both vocally and physically on stage.
The production has already sold hundreds of thousands of tickets across Europe and Latin America, and its return to Abu Dhabi adds another marquee date to the emirate's growing calendar of international touring shows. For fans in the UAE, it's a fresh chance to catch a night built around one of pop music's most enduring legacies, complete with the choreography and showmanship that made Jackson a global icon.