A host of costumes made for Michael Jackson are set to tour the world before being auctioned off.

Reuters reports that Julien's Auctions have confirmed that the costumes will feature in a global exhibition ahead of their auction in December.

Pieces in the exhibition will include his crystal encrusted gloves and a silver leotard he wore on his 1987 'Bad' tour.

A helmet with lights that he used in a special 30th anniversary concert at New York's Madison Square Gardens will also go on show.

The exhibition will open in Chile on Friday (May 18) before touring cities in Europe and Asia.