Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour Returns from 23 Jan – 15 Feb 2026

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back for 2026 - and more dazzling than ever before!

Hot on the heels of Strictly's sensational launch show last weekend, today we announce the dates, the judges and the host for next year's much anticipated UK arena tour.

Get your score cards ready and your dancing shoes on as we welcome the return of Strictly legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood to the Judges’ desk for 30 sequin-studded shows across the country. Tickets will go on sale at 10.00am on Friday 26 September from StrictlyComeDancingLive.com. 

Back by very popular demand as tour host is the fabulous Janette Manrara. She will oversee proceedings as a sensational line-up of celebrities and professional dancers (who will be announced soon) from this year's BBC series bring all the glitz, glamour and feel-good factor to banish those winter blues. The 2026 arena spectacular kicks off once again in Birmingham at the Utilita Arena on 23 January for the first of five shows. From here, the tour will then foxtrot around the country visiting Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow and Nottingham, before culminating at The O2 in London on 15 February. It's the perfect way to start the new year!

Directed by the incomparable Craig Revel Horwood, the spectacular tour is two hours of glittering entertainment celebrating everything you love about the nation’s favourite TV show, complete with show-stopping routines, stunning group numbers and breathtaking live music from the iconic Strictly band and singers. This is a huge family favourite for all generations to enjoy.

Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “The Strictly Live Tour is always the best way to start the new year. So I can't wait for 2026 to be back on the road with Anton and Craig and bring the magic of Strictly to fans across the country. Roll on January!”

Anton Du Beke said: “I’m back for my fourth Strictly tour and it honestly just keeps getting better and better. Sitting behind the judges' desk and watching the excitement from the audience night after night is just magical and as I’ve said before, we love it just as much as they do. I’m very excited to see what Craig has planned for next year!”

Craig Revel Horwood said: “If you love the BBC series, then you will love the Strictly live tour! We bring all the glitz, glamour and gorgeousness to an arena near you, so fans can enjoy the spectacle of the TV show and their favourite celebrities and dancers up-close and personal. It's a FAB-U-LOUS night out for the whole family to enjoy.”

The Strictly Live Tour gives audiences the chance to experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage. And remember, there is one very important decision to be made at every show - and that decision is not in the hands of the judges: which couple will lift the Glitterball Trophy? The judges are there to critique and provide their invaluable opinions on each dance routine, but they do not hold the power. This lies with the audience, who can vote using their mobile phones to decide who is the winner.

Each tour performance will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens on either side of the stage so that the audiences can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE UK TOUR 2026

23 – 25 January          Birmingham Utilita Arena

(Friday 23 at 7.30pm, Saturday 24 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 25 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

27 – 28 January          Newcastle Utilita Arena

(Tuesday 27 at 7.30pm and Wednesday 28 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

29 – 30 January          Leeds First Direct Arena

(Thursday 29 at 7.30pm and Friday 30 at 7.30pm)

31 January – 1 February Manchester AO Arena

(Saturday 31 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 1 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

3 – 4 February            Sheffield Utilita Arena

(Tuesday 3 at 7.30pm and Wednesday 4 at 2.30pm)

5 – 6 February            Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

(Thursday 5 at 7.30pm and Friday 6 at 7.30pm)

7 – 8 February            Glasgow OVO Hydro

(Saturday 7 at 3.00pm & 8.00pm and Sunday 8 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

10 – 12 February        Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

(Tuesday 10 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 11 at 7.30pm and Thursday 12 at 7.30pm)

13 – 15 February        London The O2

(Friday 13 at 7.30pm, Saturday 14 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 15 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)