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Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

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30 Oct 2026

Friday

Show 6:30pm

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Next at The Great Hall 19 Nov · Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons · From $37.00 Next by Michael Jackson 14 Nov · Athenaeum Theatre One · From $37.00

Venue

The Great Hall

Christchurch

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 30 Oct

6:30pm

Tribute show ♿ Wheelchair accessible

About this event

Candlelight brings Michael Jackson's catalogue to life under The Great Hall's gentle glow — a 60-minute tribute concert featuring a string quartet running through the hits. Billie Jean, Thriller, Man in the Mirror, Smooth Criminal and more. This is not an official Michael Jackson event, but a Candlelight production celebrating the music.

Set Times

Starts 6:30pm
Michael Jackson ★ TBA

Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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Michael Jackson Headline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Michael Jackson start?

The show at The Great Hall is listed to start at 6:30pm on Friday, 30 October 2026. Set times for Michael Jackson haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is The Great Hall located?

The Great Hall is located at Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch, NZ.

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Location

Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch Get Directions →

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