As London prepared for the biggest concerts the O2 had ever seen, the world was shocked by news of Michael Jackson’s untimely death. Now, on the weekend when he would have turned 51, Michael Jackson birthday events at London clubs pay tribute to the King of Pop. Rather than sitting about moping, get up, get out and celebrate his life and his music.

A tribute to Michael Jackson
The Jazz Cafe regularly hosts tribute nights to soul artists who have helped shape music history. In honour of his birthday – and to celebrate four decades of his musical influence – the popular club will be hosting three nights of tributes to the King of Pop. You can head to two tribute events followed by a Bank Holiday carnival after party. Soulbrew Karaoke: Michael Jackson birthday special at Vibe Bar
If you’re looking for Michael Jackson Birthday Events at London clubs with a twist then why not honour the King of Pop with a spot of karaoke? Soulbrew Karaoke at Vibe Bar gives people the chance to grab the mic and sing their favourite soul and disco tunes alongside a live band. To celebrate Michael Jackson’s birthday, the song list at Soulbrew Karaoke will consist of Michael Jackson’s biggest and best songs. Whether you want to belt out Beat It, show everyone who’s Bad or just enjoy a Thriller of a night, now’s your chance. Michael Jackson Tribute at Club De Fromage
Popular club night Club De Fromage at O2 Academy Islington will be hosting a special birthday tribute to Michael Jackson on 29th August. They’ll be playing all of MJ’s biggest hits and the dress code is white gloves, tight trousers and flash jackets. Tickets are £8 before 12am, £10 after, and the event runs from 10.30pm-3.30am. Plenty of time to show off your moonwalk.

O2 Academy Islington

Friday night at Reflex
Whilst there are going to be plenty of Michael Jackson birthday events at London clubs, some venues don’t need an excuse to play Michael’s biggest hits of the ‘80s. If you head over on Michael Jackson’s birthday they’ll be playing all of his biggest hits – and you can request any Micky J songs they’ve missed. Michael Jackson tunes
If you don’t want to make a special effort to head to Michael Jackson birthday events at London clubs but still want to dance to his biggest hits then there are lots of clubs across the capital that will be playing a selection of his tunes. Thriller Live
Failing all of these Michael Jackson Birthday events at London clubs, you can always head to the Thriller Live stage production before hitting the town. World record attempt
If you don't feel like spending the night at a club but still want to mark MJ's birthday over the weekend, then take your dancing feet and zombie costume to Hyde Park, where fans will be attempting to set a new world record for the largest number of people performing the Thriller dance routine in one place. Michael Jackson Birthday events will be taking place from 29th August-31st August 2009.