Michael Jackson Premiere London
When
27 October 2009
From 9.30pm
Where
Odeon Leicester Square
Cost
See event description
Age Restrictions
n/a
The world unites in a global tribute to the late, great King of Pop at the Michael Jackson premiere London event, which coincides exactly with film screenings of the This Is It documentary in Los Angeles and cities around the world.
This Is It
A lucky few will have the chance to attend the This Is It Michael Jackson premiere London event at the Odeon Cinema Leicester Square, which starts at 1am on Wednesday 28th October to coincide with the premiere screening in LA. Other cities taking part in the coordinated world premiere include New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Johannesburg and Seoul.
Exclusive event
Although tickets for the world premiere are likely to be hard to come by, if you haven't managed to get into this exclusive event you can stay up late to see a host of celebrities, like JLS, Leona Lewis, Peter Andre, Estelle, Annie Lennox, Will Young and more make their way into the special screening from 11.30pm to 12.30pm, whilst live footage of the Los Angeles premiere is broadcast to giant screens in Leicester Square. This Is It goes on general release at cinemas across London and the UK just a few hours after the Michael Jackson premiere London event in Leicester Square, so dedicated MJ fans will not have to wait much longer to see the film.
Party in Leicester Square
The party gets started from 9.30pm on Tuesday 27th October with DJ Spoony playing hits in Leicester Square, with giant video screens broadcasting Michael Jackson videos. At 11pm Duncan James from Blue, the evening's host, will officially kick off the event and at 11.15pm dance troupe Diversity will perform a Michael Jackson tribute. To watch these events you'll need a special wristband which will be available for collection from M&A Security Staff in Leicester Square Gardens from noon on Tuesday 27th October. Wristbands are limited and are available on a first come first served basis.
Behind the scenes
The This Is It documentary gives a rare behind the scenes glimpse into the last few months of Michael Jackson's life, as the star developed and rehearsed his performances for the hotly anticipated concerts that would have started in the summer of 2009 at the O2 Arena. Focusing on the months between March and June 2009, the film has been created from over a hundred hours of behind the scenes footage and features Jackson rehearsing a number of songs for the show.
This Is It Film Trailer
Book your tickets
While the global premiere will be attended by fans from around the world, the Michael Jackson premiere London event is bound to have an extra poignancy as it was here he was due to perform. If you had tickets for the sell out comeback concerts that were cancelled due to the star's untimely death, then you may want to snap up some tickets for the film screenings that are open to the public after the premiere from 4am. This Is It film tickets are available to book from Saturday 27th September 2009.
London Cinema Listings
The Michael Jackson premiere London event starts from 9.30pm, Tuesday 27th October 2009 in Leicester Square. To stand and watch the red carpet and special events at Leicester Square Gardens you will need to pick up a wristband, available for free on a first come first served basis from noon on Tuesday 27th October at M&A Security Staff in Leicester Square Gardens.
Red carpet arrivals start from 11.30pm on Tuesday 27th October, with the premiere screening at the Odeon Cinema Leicester Square starting at 1am on Wednesday 28th October. Please note that tickets for this event will not be on general release to the public. You do not need a wristband for the red carpet area outside the Odeon Leicester Square.
The public screening of This Is It takes place at the Odeon Leicester Square from 4am, Wednesday 28th October 2009. Tickets for this screening and other screenings at cinemas across London go on sale on Saturday 27th October. To book your tickets in advance, click on the link below.
This Is It Official Site
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What's near Odeon Leicester Square?
Below are the nearest 5 venues within 500 metres of Odeon Leicester Square.
The Box
11-12 Walkers Court, Brewer Street, Soho, London, W1F 0ED
Luxx
3 New Burlington Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2JF
Covert
65 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, SE1 7TP
Content updated: 02/06/2012 04:16