Thousands of Michael Jackson fans gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for the annual MJ Memorial Day, marking 17 years since his death. During a singalong of the 1995 hit 'Earth Song,' attendees witnessed a rainbow forming over Nelson's Column, which many hailed as a 'miracle' and a sign from the King of Pop.
Fans capture the moment on camera
Paula, a fan present at the event, recorded the dramatic moment on her camera phone. As the song reached its first chorus, a glow appeared above the Whitehall buildings, gradually spreading from right to left and forming a rainbow. The clip prompted others to film the scene, and the video went viral on TikTok.
Fan reactions
One TikTok user commented: 'This gave me chills it seemed the more louder you was singing, the bigger the rainbow got! Even now Michael is still trying to heal the world.' Another said: 'I cannot imagine how it felt being there and seeing/feeling it in person! I got shivers through the screen.' A third added: 'This rainbow is not just a rainbow, it is a blessing from Michael Jackson.'
A fourth fan wrote: 'In the heatwave we're having now, watching this video gives me goosebumps, chills... this rainbow is the sign that MJ showed his love and appreciation for this movement you guys did for him. He was there.'
Background of the memorial
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, from cardiac arrest due to acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, administered by his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray. He was preparing for the This Is It tour, a planned 50-night residency at London's O2 Arena, which was set to begin three weeks after his death. Fans have gathered annually at various locations worldwide to commemorate his passing. The 2026 event was moved to Saturday to allow more people to attend.
Coincidence or sign?
The song 'Earth Song' begins with the lyrics 'What about sunrise? What about rain?' — a combination that naturally creates a rainbow. Despite this, many fans see the event as a supernatural sign from the late singer.
