Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

What to Expect

Michael Starring Ben brings a full-production Michael Jackson tribute to TF Royal in Castlebar on Saturday 12 September 2026, built around UK performer Ben Bowman recreating “the man, the music and the magic,” in the show’s own words. This is not a solo singer with a backing track - expect a live band, elaborate costume changes and the choreography Jackson’s catalogue is built on, running through his solo hits alongside earlier Jackson 5 material. The production leans into spectacle: the venue notes it may include strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke and haze, so it is worth knowing that going in if you are sensitive to stage effects. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start, and with unreserved seating, arriving early secures a better view of what is a genuinely physical, dance-heavy show rather than a static concert performance.

Good to Know

• Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
• Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm
• Price: €45.70 (plus booking fees)
• Age guidance: Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
• Effects: Strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke and haze may be used
• Tickets: TF Royal box office or tfroyal.ie
• Seating: Unreserved
• Payment: Cashless venue, card only

Getting There

TF Royal is on the Old Westport Road on the edge of Castlebar, with on-site parking and a multi-storey car park nearby. Castlebar sits on the N5 and is served by Bus Eireann from Dublin, Galway, Westport and Ballina.

While You’re in Castlebar

The Green Room Bar & Restaurant on site at TF Royal is a straightforward option for food before the show, and the town centre has plenty of alternatives if you’d rather eat in Castlebar itself first. There is more to see in Castlebar and across Co. Mayo.