Can You Feel It? Wolverhampton certainly did as the Jacksons rock The Halls

The Jacksons live in concert, with support from Heatwave - Wednesday 11th November 2026 - University of Wolverhampton at the Halls (formerly known as the Civic) - Reviewed by Marie Crichton

This was my first time at the venue since it underwent its regeneration and I was impressed. UK soul sensations Heatwave were the perfect choice to open the show, treating the audience to almost an hour of hits like The Groove Line, Always & Forever and their most well-known Boogie Nights. I also really enjoyed hearing their version of George Benson's Give Me The Night.

After a short interval, the Jacksons burst onto the stage with Can You Feel it, followed swiftly with Blame it on the Boogie. The line up consisted of original members Jackie and Marlon who was wearing a lovely sparkly jacket and oozed charisma throughout the evening, alongside vocalists Mitchell and Haydon. 

I particularly enjoyed the medley of classics like I Want You Back, ABC, Never Can Say Goodbye and my personal favourite I'll Be There. 

Light use of pyrotechnics further electrified the energy, exciting fans who were on their feet from the very first song. Towards the end Marlon even reached into the crowd to greet fans and in return received two bunches of flowers.

I enjoyed the video footage from members of the Jackson family and was surprised to hear that their mother Katherine loved and sang country music while they were growing up, something I cannot believe I did not know! There was also a tribute to family members no longer with us which was poignant to see and one of my favourite parts of the show.

In a nutshell this was a high energy, feel good show from start to finish and what a treat to have such musical royalty come to Wolverhampton.