Jackie and Marlon Jackson, original members of The Jacksons, will perform on July 22 at La Carpa 2026 in Pájara, Fuerteventura. This will be their debut in the province of Las Palmas and their return to the Canary Islands after seven years.
On July 22, 2026, Jackie and Marlon Jackson will take the stage at La Carpa 2026, in Pájara, Fuerteventura. They are not impersonators or a tribute band: they are real members of The Jacksons, one of the most influential families in the history of popular music. The date is listed on the group's official agenda, which includes the stop in 'Pájara, Fuerteventura (La Carpa 2026)' as part of their international tour. The concert is organised by DN7 Music in collaboration with the island's institutions.
Historic debut in the province of Las Palmas
The concert marks the first time The Jacksons perform in the province of Las Palmas and only the second appearance of the group in the Canary Islands, following their concert in Tenerife in 2018. The event on July 22 will mark their return to the archipelago more than seven years after that performance in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, as confirmed by the group in an official statement.
This milestone places Fuerteventura in an unusual position within the circuit of great international legends. La Carpa 2026 thus manages to include The Jacksons in its programme, which strengthens the festival's lineup and projects the island as a destination capable of attracting globally recognisable names. The organisation defines La Carpa as an event that combines music, culture, and social life on the beach of Sotavento, with 17 consecutive days of concerts, DJ sessions, and activities by the sea, from July 16 to August 1.
The real Jackson brothers
The insistence that this is the real The Jacksons is significant. In an era marked by tributes and tribute bands, the presence of Jackie and Marlon completely changes the dimension of the concert. We are talking about two original members of the saga that began as The Jackson 5, the group that brought the world hits like I Want You Back, ABC, and I’ll Be There, and later continued as The Jacksons.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame notes that the group was key not only for the birth of Michael Jackson's career but also for the enormous impact of their own sound within soul and pop. Therefore, the night in Fuerteventura is not presented as a recreation of the Jackson legacy, but as a direct connection to it. Jackie and Marlon do not interpret the story from the outside: they are part of it. Their presence allows the audience to hear those classics from the voice, memory, and emotional authority of those who lived that revolution from the stage.
The 'Michael' effect boosts interest
The arrival of The Jacksons in Fuerteventura also coincides with a particularly potent moment for the Jackson family's imagery. The film Michael, focused on the life of Michael Jackson and starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, has become one of the major cinematic phenomena of the year. According to The Numbers, the film has grossed over 991 million dollars worldwide, with a release in the United States on April 24, 2026, and an international box office exceeding 620 million.
This massive success has brought the Jackson name back to the headlines and reignited interest in their music. For attendees at La Carpa, seeing Jackie and Marlon live will be like touching history with their hands. And for those who could not see Michael live, this may be the closest opportunity to feel the energy of that family that changed music forever.
Tickets for the concert are already on sale on the official La Carpa 2026 website. The festival takes place on the beach of Sotavento, in Pájara, and July 22 promises to be one of the most memorable nights of the summer in Fuerteventura. Those who want to see the real Jacksons know where to be.
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