An official exhibition of Michael Jackson memorabilia is to go on display at the O2 Arena in London.

It will be open to the public on October 29 and run until January 31.

In a statement, promoter AEG Live said the exhibition will “celebrate Michael's rise to fame in Motown through to his iconic and record-breaking solo career”.

The exhibition will run in different themed galleries, including: Motown, Solo Career, Dancing, Costumes, Humanitarian, and Celebration.

The collection of more than 250 artefacts has been taken from Jackson's former homes, concert collections and video vault.

The O2 Arena was originally set to stage the singer's concert comeback before his sudden death in June.

(by Jason Gregory)