Janet Jackson announces Control 40 concert: Date, presale code and how to buy tickets

Janet Jackson is finally coming back to the U.S. stage.

On December 12, 2026, she’ll take over Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida for Control 40 (Four Decades of Hits), her first U.S. concert of 2026. The one-night-only show will look back on 40 years of Janet, from Control and Rhythm Nation 1814 to the songs fans have been singing along to for decades.

There’s another reason this night will feel different. The concert is being filmed for a theatrical release, so the crowd in Sunrise will be part of the show that eventually reaches movie theaters.

Below, find everything to know about Janet Jackson at Amerant Bank Arena, including the concert date and time, presale information, what to expect from the show and how to get tickets on SeatGeek.

When is Janet Jackson’s Control 40 concert?

Janet Jackson will perform at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

The show, billed as Control 40 (Four Decades of Hits), will be Jackson’s first U.S. concert of 2026. She has been performing internationally this year, including a four-show run in Japan in June. 

As of now, the Amerant Bank Arena date is also her only North American concert on the books for 2026, so for fans hoping to see her closer to home this year, this is the one.

When is the presale for Janet Jackson’s concert?

The Early Access Presale starts Thursday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be hosted on SeatGeek.

Fans can head to SeatGeek’s Janet Jackson Amerant Bank Arena concert event page, select the Early Access Presale and enter the code CONTROL40 to join the queue. Presale access does not guarantee tickets, but it gives fans an earlier chance to shop before the public onsale begins later that day.

SeatGeek is the Official Ticketing Partner of Amerant Bank Arena.

When do tickets go on sale for the Janet Jackson concert?

Tickets for Janet Jackson’s Control 40 (Four Decades of Hits) concert go on sale to the public Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET, which will also take place on SeatGeek.

Fans can visit the same Janet Jackson Amerant Bank Arena concert event page used for the presale and shop available tickets once the public onsale begins.

SeatGeek is the Official Ticketing Partner of Amerant Bank Arena, and the only ticket marketplace where fans can buy official primary tickets for the show.

That means if you see tickets listed on other sites before the presale or public onsale begins, those are speculative listings. Those sellers do not have official tickets in hand yet and cannot receive them until tickets are actually released through SeatGeek during the presale and onsale. 

In other words, those sellers are listing tickets on other marketplaces before they actually have them, banking on their ability to secure tickets later and fulfill the order.

What to expect at Janet Jackson’s Control 40 concert

Janet’s recent shows give fans a pretty good idea of how much ground she can cover in one night. During her June 2026 run in Japan, she packed the set with songs from nearly every part of her career. Some songs were shortened, letting her move quickly from one hit to the next instead of spending the night on only a handful of albums.

There were also plenty of moments made specifically for longtime fans. “Love Will Never Do (Without You)” opened with Janet singing alone before the band came in, while the slower stretch of the show gave songs like “Let’s Wait Awhile,” “I Get Lonely” and “Any Time, Any Place” more room to breathe. The closing run turned things back up with “Scream,” “Black Cat” and “Rhythm Nation.”

The Japan shows even worked in a Jackson 5 and a Jackson medley before “Scream,” and one Yokohama date brought local winners of a Dance with Janet competition onstage during “Rhythm Nation.” She finished the night with “Someone to Call My Lover” and “Together Again.”

Control 40 is a separate show, so fans shouldn’t expect the Japan setlist to be copied song for song. But if those concerts are any indication, expect a fast-moving show with dancers, a live band, plenty of choreography and songs pulled from well beyond Control. 

With the Amerant Bank Arena performance being filmed for a theatrical release, there’s good reason to expect a few surprises saved specifically for this night.

How to buy Janet Jackson tickets on SeatGeek

If you’re trying to be in the building for Janet Jackson’s first U.S. concert in more than a year, SeatGeek is the best place to make it happen.

Here’s how to buy tickets for Control 40 (Four Decades of Hits) at Amerant Bank Arena:

1. Either search for Janet Jackson on SeatGeek or go to the Janet Jackson Amerant Bank Arena event page.

2. If you’re shopping the Early Access Presale at 10:00 a.m. ET on August 20, select the presale and enter the code CONTROL40.

3. If you’re rolling with the public onsale, return to the same event page at 2:00 p.m. ET on August 20.

4. Browse the seating map and compare tickets in different sections. SeatGeek’s Deal Score can help you quickly see which options offer the best value based on factors like price and seat location.

5. Choose your seats, review the order details and complete checkout. Every SeatGeek order is backed by our Buyer Guarantee, so you can buy with added confidence.

Remember, SeatGeek is the Official Ticketing Partner of Amerant Bank Arena and the only ticket marketplace where fans can buy official primary tickets for the show.

This night has a little bit of everything for Janet fans. A return to the U.S. stage, 40 years of music to celebrate and a crowd that will become part of the concert film itself. For anyone who has followed her through the years, December 12 has the feel of one of those shows you’ll want to say you were there for.