Rabat – Jeddah is adding a touch of pop nostalgia to its summer entertainment calendar as the internationally acclaimed Michael Jackson tribute show “This Is Michael” heads to the city for a one-night-only performance on August 21 at Abadi Al-Johar Arena.
The show is a collaboration between Live Nation Middle East and Benchmark, two of the biggest names in live event production in the region.
Who’s behind this reincarnation?
At the heart of the show is British performer Lenny Jay, whose ability to imitate Michael Jackson has earned him international recognition.
It’s not just about looking the part. Jay has drawn attention specifically for how closely his vocal delivery, movement, and choreography mirror the late superstar’s signature style.
That level of precision is central to the show’s appeal, since the production isn’t aiming for a loose tribute act but rather a full recreation of what made Jackson’s live performances so iconic in the first place.
The creative team has built the show around the same Michael Jackson signature style and exacting stagecraft that defined his own concerts, which is no small task given how meticulously choreographed and visually ambitious his original tours were.
A night designed for spectacle
Fans attending the Jeddah show shouldn’t expect a stripped-down set.
The evening is built around more than 20 of Jackson’s most iconic tracks, spanning the kind of career-spanning setlist that longtime fans and casual listeners alike will recognize instantly.
Jay is joined by an international cast of dancers, singers, and live musicians, creating a full-scale production that captures the energy, choreography, and spectacle of Michael Jackson’s legendary tours.
With elaborate costumes, immersive projected visuals, and high-energy staging, the production is designed to feel less like a tribute act and more like a full-scale Michael Jackson concert experience.
A global phenomenon
“This Is Michael” arrives in Jeddah with serious credibility already behind it. The touring version has played to sold-out crowds internationally and crossed the 500,000-ticket mark worldwide.
That kind of track record speaks to just how enduring Jackson’s legacy remains, more than fifteen years after his passing, and how much demand still exists for immersive, high-quality tributes to his work.
