Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas Tickets

Michael Jackson ONE: Cirque's Drone Show on the Strip

You get a Cirque du Soleil show built entirely around Michael Jackson's music and legacy, with acrobatics, an exclusive indoor drone performance, and surround sound that fills the whole theater. The show runs nightly at Mandalay Bay on the Strip, tickets include the entertainment tax, and you can book your preferred seat category based on availability. Minimum age is five with adult supervision. Wheelchair access available with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Experience Michael Jackson ONE show

• Watch Michael Jackson ONE show
• Enjoy music, dance, and visuals
• Experience aerial acrobatics and special effects
• Dine at Mandalay Bay restaurants
• Try luck at Mandalay Bay Casino

The experience

You walk into Mandalay Bay and the staff at the box office asks which show you're seeing, when you say Michael Jackson ONE, they nod like they know you're in for something different. The theater itself is built around the music, not the other way around. Cirque du Soleil has reworked the hits with actual cinematic treatment, so you're not just hearing "Thriller" or "Beat It". You're watching them happen in front of you with acrobatics and dance that move at the speed of the song.

The show runs through the story of four characters who are transformed by Michael's music, and the staging does something you don't see in most Las Vegas productions: it uses an indoor drone performance that's exclusive to this show. The aerial work is precise and strange in the best way: bodies moving through space in patterns that feel impossible until they're happening above your head. The surround sound wraps around the whole theater, so the music isn't coming from a speaker. It's coming from everywhere. Choreography pulls from Michael's actual movement vocabulary, so fans recognize the gestures even when they're being performed by acrobats in mid-air.

Tickets come in different categories depending on where you want to sit, and prices shift based on demand and availability. That's how Las Vegas works, so book when you know your dates. The show is at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Strip itself, which means parking and public transit are straightforward. Kids as young as five can attend, but anyone under eighteen needs an adult in the group. If you need wheelchair access, flag it in the Special Requirements field when you book, and the staff will handle the logistics. The 9% Live Entertainment Tax is included in the ticket price you see.

After the show ends, you're still at Mandalay Bay, so you can eat at one of the resort restaurants or walk the casino floor if that's your thing. Most people just sit in the lobby for a few minutes after, still hearing the music in their heads.

What’s included

Your ticket includes entry to Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, your assigned seat in the category you select at booking, and the 9% Live Entertainment Tax. The show features acrobatics, dance, surround sound, and an exclusive indoor drone performance set to Michael Jackson's music.

Options for this experience

14 options

Category E Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category E Seating

Category D Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category D Seating

Category M Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category M Seating

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Special offer: Category M16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Offer details: Book now for select dates. The price shown here includes a discount off the regular rate.

Category A Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category A Seating

Special offer: Category L16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Offer details: Book now for select dates. The price shown here includes a discount off the regular rate.

Category C Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category C Seating

Category L Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category L Seating

Special offer: Category K16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Offer details: Book now for select dates. The price shown here includes a discount off the regular rate.

Category B Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category B Seating

Category K Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category K Seating

Category J Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category J Seating

Category H Seating16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00Category H Seating

VIP Experience16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00VIP seating package: pre-show reception with a meet and greet with the artists, a guided virtual tour of the theater, a pre-show beverage and popcorn, and a commemorative VIP lanyard

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and WednesdayDepartures at 16:30, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by MGM Resorts International

Is this one for you?This is the right choice if you want a high-production Cirque show centered on one artist's catalog and you're already on or near the Las Vegas Strip. The venue is at Mandalay Bay itself, so you don't need to arrange separate transport or hunt for dinner afterward.

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Top questions

What is the minimum age to watch Michael Jackson ONE?

Children as young as five can attend. Anyone under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult.

Is Michael Jackson ONE wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Notify the venue in the Special Requirements field at booking if you need wheelchair assistance.

What does the ticket price include?

The ticket includes your seat and the 9% Live Entertainment Tax. Prices vary by seat category and demand.

Can I choose my exact seat when I book?

Seat maps are subject to change, and exact seats may shift. You select your category at booking, and the venue assigns your specific seat.

Is there parking at Mandalay Bay?

Yes. Mandalay Bay has parking on-site, and public transportation options are available nearby on the Strip.

Can I eat at the resort before or after the show?

Yes. Mandalay Bay has multiple restaurants where you can dine before or after the performance.

Are tickets refundable?

The reference content does not include a refund policy. Check the terms at checkout or contact the venue.