Janet Jackson to perform at Grand Canal Theatre

Janet Jackson is to perform her first ever show in Ireland at the Grand Canal Theatre on July 5, it has been announced.

Tickets, priced at €59.80, €76.25, and €81.25 will go on sale on Thursday, May 19 at 9am from all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide, booking line no. 0818 719 300 and online at www.ticketmaster.ie

Jackson will be performing songs from her 35 number one hits in 35 global cities during the tour.

This tour will differ from her previous concert schedules in that she will perform music exclusively from her chart-topping CD 'Number Ones'.

"These concerts will be different from anything I have ever done," said Jackson.

"I will be as up close and personal as possible.

"These concerts are not about special effects. This is a love affair between me and those of you who have supported me and my work for all these years.

"I'll be singing and dancing from my heart. The music will all be songs that you've made number ones for me. Let's go!"