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Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 in December of 2010, the venue where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with a 50-show “This Is It” concert series. Beyond this unparalleled achievement, Who’s Bad has checked some of the world’s most famous pavilions off their ‘to-do’ list, selling out their first tour of China with stops at Ningbo’s Grand Theatre and Hunan Grand Theatre in Chengsha. Never neglecting Michael’s U.S. fans, Who’s Bad has packed The House of Blues franchise all across the United States; rocked DC’s 930 Club and returned to their native Chapel Hill, NC boasting larger, more eagerly-awaited performances with every romp around the globe. Sold-out shows from Colorado’s Bluebird Theatre and LA’s Gibson Amphitheatre and Romania’s Sala Palatalui to Teatro do Bourbon Country (Porto Alegre, Brazil) tell the story: no corner of the earth is safe from this infectious party production. Who’s Bad has earned its name by paying studious attention to Michael Jackson’s every original groove and gravity-defying dance move, boasting over 100 years of professional experience and a team of dancers with resumes that include Broadway productions such as Phantom of the Opera. Vamsi Tadepalli (Who’s Bad founder, musical director, and saxophonist) assembled a cast of North Carolina’s premiere musicians and, from Who’s Bad’s inception, believed in the band’s boundless possibilities. The velvety vocals and pinpoint choreography of frontmen Joseph Bell and Taalib York’s combined with the six-piece band’s synchronized dance routines, blaring horns and down-deep rhythms, results in a performance delivered with soul and precision superseded by no one but the King himself. They’ve shared stages with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, The Backstreet Boys, The Four Tops, Boys II Men, and hip hop superstar, Pitbull. Captivated fans include LIVENATION’s Anthony Nicolaidis who calls Who’s Bad, “the real deal,” and Michael Jackson’s longtime friend and manager Frank DiLeo who proclaimed after Who’s Bad show in Nashville, TN, “the show was great….Michael would have been proud!” Whether you idolized the Jackson 5, fell in love to Human Nature, or learned to moonwalk to Billie Jean, Who’s Bad is THE ULTIMATE music-and-dance driven Michael Jackson homage. This band of professionals relentlessly elevate the legacy of pop music’s King, always pushing themselves to be more precise, to raise the level of excitement and awe, while embodying Michael Jackson’s mission to bring people together of all races, genders, and cultures through music. As the curtain opens on a Who’s Bad performance, every MJ fan feels the adrenaline, screams at the sight of that unmistakable silhouette, and succumbs to a surefire Michael Jackson sing-along. The energy is purely magnetic, the musicianship is first-rate, the dance moves deftly inspired. Who’s Bad is a tribute befitting a King and their high- octane execution of MJ’s music and dance has catapulted them to the exclusive rank of Ultimate!
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I never had the privilege of seeing the late great Michael Jackson live. However, I am so thankful for this tribute band. The performer and his band were simply amazing. The singing, dancing and choreography was so spot on that you truly felt you were watching the real King of Pop. I was thoroughly entertained by the medley of Jackson's catalog. I cannot wait to attend this show again. Thank you for a wonderful night and experience.
Union County Performing Arts Center Rahway, NJThe person who represented Michael Jackson was so good he could have been on broadway’s MJ !!!! Fantastic show he knew every video dance so we’ll you would think he was the true Michael Jackson in person. The saxophone player was very very talented and the dancers never missed a beat. Wish I could watch it again!!! Terrific show!!!
Tanner Park Copiague Harbor, NYAmazing show! We have seen the bad probably 30 times within the last 10 years and they bring down the house every show. I love the fact they are changing up a set list and doing different songs at different shows. I also like the fact the dancers are part of every show!
Victory Theatre Evansville, INVenue was great - balcony seats are the way to go so you aren’t standing the whole time or paying $250 for a table. The artist, band and dancers were excellent! Great song lineup, sounded just like MJ and had me moving in my seat the whole time! Really a fun show!
House of Blues Houston Houston, TXAbsolutely the most amazing show from the entire cast. Taalib was completely convincing as MJ, the band totally rocked and the dancers were highly talented, energetic and lifted the whole performance to a professional level. I hope to see the band tour in Australia again next year, we will be back for sure!
Enmore Theatre Newtown, AustraliaYes, Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience tour is scheduled for 29 dates across 21 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience is scheduled to play 29 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience's tour starts Mar 26, 2026 and ends on Aug 29, 2026. They will play 21 cities; their most recent concert was held in St Petersburg at Jannus Live and their next upcoming concert will be in Lexington at Icehouse Amphitheater.
As part of the Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience tour, Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
