'This is Michael' Tribute Show Joins 20th Mar Abierto Festival Lineup
The 20th annual Mar Abierto Festival will host the acclaimed Michael Jackson tribute show This is Michael, featuring guitarist Jennifer Batten, for a three-city tour across the Canary Islands this October.
The 20th annual Mar Abierto Festival has added This is Michael to its lineup, a world-renowned tribute show honoring the "King of Pop." Organizers say the production will arrive in the Canary Islands this October, highlighting the festival’s focus on large-scale shows that blend musical nostalgia with impressive technical staging.
A key feature of the show is the appearance of guitarist Jennifer Batten, who performed on Michael Jackson’s most famous tours. Her involvement adds an authentic touch to the performance by lead artist Lenny Jay. The two-hour show, which has already toured extensively across Europe and America, features intricate choreography and a detailed recreation of Jackson’s iconic visual style.
The tour kicks off on October 16 at the Palmetum in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It then moves to the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on October 17, before finishing at the Palacio de Formación y Congresos in Fuerteventura on October 19.
Tickets are available through the festival’s official website, www.festivalmarabierto.com. Tickets for the Tenerife performance can also be purchased at www.tomaticket.es. By hosting this show, the Mar Abierto Festival continues its 20th-anniversary celebrations by bringing the energy of Michael Jackson’s legendary stadium concerts to local audiences.