The Jacksons

The Jacksons bring their timeless catalogue to Cardiff International Arena on 8 November 2026. Formed in Gary, Indiana and first known as The Jackson 5, the family group forged a sound at the crossroads of Detroit soul, pop and rhythm and blues before pivoting in the late 1970s to become The Jacksons. On stage, they trace that journey in music: tight vocal harmonies, unmistakable basslines and melodies that move from Motown sparkle to the disco‑soul sheen shaped in Philadelphia, then toward the funkier, more self‑produced pulse of albums like Destiny and Triumph. Expect a set that connects the early hits and the CBS/Epic years, balancing buoyant dancefloor cuts with slow jams and mid‑tempo grooves. Decades of touring have honed arrangements that keep the focus on the songs and the family blend, revisiting a repertoire that spans Jackson 5 origins and the pop‑funk edge The Jacksons developed through Victory and beyond. A chance to hear a living slice of soul and pop history in Cardiff, played by those who built it.