Michael Jackson's son Prince wishes dad happy birthday in Vegas
Michael Jackson's son Prince made a rare public appearance in Las Vegas on August 29, leading fans at Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE show in a birthday shout-out to his late father on what would have been the King of Pop's 68th birthday. Video obtained by Page Six shows the 29-year-old raising his hand and calling "Happy birthday, Michael!" alongside the crowd.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Jackson, 29, appeared at Michael Jackson ONE in Las Vegas on Aug. 29, 2026.
- Footage shows him shouting "Happy birthday, Michael!" with fans at the Cirque du Soleil tribute show.
- Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009, at age 50; he would have turned 68 on August 29.
- Prince dressed casually in a black backwards cap and black shirt, signing autographs and chatting with attendees.
- It was a rare public outing for the eldest Jackson child, who last drew attention at family events including Tito Jackson's 2024 funeral.
Where did Michael Jackson's son Prince appear?
Prince was spotted at Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson ONE show in Las Vegas over the weekend. Page Six published video from Saturday showing the moment he joined fans inside the venue dedicated to his father's legacy.
The appearance came on the same date Michael Jackson would have celebrated his 68th birthday. Fans gathered at the long-running tribute production, which celebrates the singer's music and stagecraft year-round in Sin City.
What did Prince Jackson do at the show?
In the footage, Prince raised his right hand on the count of three and shouted "Happy birthday, Michael!" in unison with the crowd. He also happily chatted with attendees and signed autographs while dressed in a black backwards ball cap and black shirt.
The moment was brief but emotional, turning a routine fan experience into a shared family tribute. Prince's casual outfit stood in contrast to the polished spectacle of the Cirque production honoring his father's catalog.
Why does this rare appearance matter to fans?
Public sightings of Michael Jackson's children are relatively uncommon, making the Vegas moment especially meaningful on the anniversary of the singer's birth. Prince previously paid tribute at the April 2026 Los Angeles premiere of the biopic "Michael," where he wore a red armband made from fabric his father often wore.
Costume designer Michael Bush created the suit Prince wore to that premiere. Prince told ABC News the armband was made from the same red corduroy fabric his father wore when he was a child. "That was my childhood, like if I hugged my father, that was what he was wearing," he said.
Who are Michael Jackson's children?
Prince is the eldest of three children Michael Jackson shared with ex-wife Debbie Rowe. The couple married in 1996 and divorced in 1999 after three years of marriage. Their other children are daughter Paris, 28, and son Bigi, 24.
Prince served as an executive producer on the 2026 biographical film "Michael" and told ABC News his father was "probably one of the most misunderstood people out there." He was also spotted in 2024 alongside his siblings, aunt La Toya Jackson, and uncle Marlon Jackson at the funeral of uncle Tito Jackson.
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at age 50 from a heart attack caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. Prince told Entertainment Weekly in 2022, "As long as you celebrate them, they're never gone" — a sentiment echoed in his latest birthday tribute. For more celebrity tributes and breaking entertainment news, visit our Celebrity Breaking News hub. Read the full report at Page Six.