Michael Jackson To Eclipse Prince With 30 O2 Arena Gigs

Michael Jackson has extended his summer residency at London's O2 Arena to thirty shows.

The total, which could still rise, eclipses Prince's run of 21-nights at the same venue two years ago.

Jackson had initially only announced details of ten concerts, but high demand has forced promoters to add more.

Pre-sale tickets for the new dates are available now for fans who received a pre-registration code from organisers.

Over a million people have registered for the chance to buy tickets to the concerts, which will be Jackson's “final curtain call” in London.

Jackson, now 50, has not performed a full concert since he was cleared of child molestation charges in 2005. His last full tour, entitled HIStory, took place in 1996 and '97.

In total, the singer is expected to earn upwards of $400m for his comeback, which also includes a 3D film deal.

Michael Jackson's dates are:

Wednesday, July 8th
Friday, July 10th
Sunday, July 12th
Tuesday, July 14th
Saturday, July 18th
Monday, July 20th
Wednesday, July 22th
Friday, July 24th
Sunday, July 26th
Tuesday, July 28th
Saturday August 1st
Monday, August 3rd
Monday, August 10th
Wednesday, August 12th
Monday, August 17th
Wednesday, August 19th
Monday, August 24th
Wednesday, August 26th
Friday, August 28th
Sunday, August 30th
Tuesday, September 1st
Thursday, September 3rd
Sunday, September 6th
Tuesday, September 8th
Thursday, September 10th
Monday, September 21st

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