Strictly Come Dancing Live is waltzing its way to nine cities in early 2027
Strictly Come Dancing Live is returning to nine cities from January(Image: Johan Persson)
Strictly Come Dancing Live is returning to nine cities next year, it has been announced. Hot on the heels of the launch of the latest BBC series, the live tour will open in Birmingham and end at London’s O2 Arena.
Scheduled to start in January 2027, judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood are returning, as well as host Janette Manrara. The tour’s line-up of celebrities and professionals will be announced at a later date.
The live tour will kick off at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on January 22, for the first of five shows. The tour will then head across the UK for a further 24 shows at venues in Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham.
The tour will come to an end at The O2 in London on February 14. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday, September 25.
Strictly Come Dancing Live will include group dances, routines and more, all directed by Craig Revel Horwood. It will also include a competition each show which decides who will lift the Glitterball Trophy – with the audience using their mobile phone to vote.
Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2027 tickets
General sale tickets are available from 9am on Friday, September 25 for venues across Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and London
Head judge Shirley Ballas said: “I just love the Strictly tour and all the banter that I have with Anton and Craig! It’s the best way to start the year and I can’t wait to see our incredible fans all over the country.”
Anton Du Beke commented: “I love the Strictly Tour for many reasons but particularly that we get to see the audiences all around the country and they can experience how fantastic the dancers are. Sitting behind the judges’ desk is always a joy and it’s the best way to start the new year.”
And Craig Revel Horwood added: “This FAB-U-LOUS live tour is great fun for all of us and gives audiences the chance to see our spectacular cast of celebrities and professional dancers in a whole new way. Dust off your dancing shoes darlings, it is not to be missed!”
Full UK tour dates for Strictly Come Dancing Live
- January 22 – 24 – Birmingham Utilita Arena (Friday 22 at 7.30pm, Saturday 23 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 24 at 1.30pm and 6.30pm
- January 26 – Sheffield Utilita Arena (Tuesday 26 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm)
- January 27 – 28 – Newcastle Utilita Arena (Wednesday 27 at 7.30pm and Thursday 28 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm)
- January 29 – 31 – Glasgow OVO Hydro (Friday 29 at 7.30pm, Saturday 30 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 31 at 1.30pm)
- February 2 – 3 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena (Tuesday 2 at 7.30pm and Wednesday 3 at 7.30pm)
- February 5 – Leeds First Direct Bank Arena (Friday 5 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm)
- February 6 – 7 – Manchester AO Arena (Saturday 6 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 7 at 1.30pm)
- February 9 – 11 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena (Tuesday 9 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 10 at 7.30pm and Thursday 11 at 7.30pm)
- February 12 – 14 – London The O2 (Friday 12 at 7.30pm, Saturday 13 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 14 at 1.30pm and 6.30pm)
How to get tickets for Strictly Come Dancing Live
Tickets for Strictly Come Dancing Live will be available starting with partner and local pre-sales on Thursday (September 24), from 8am. General sale tickets will then launch from 9am on Friday (September 25).
Tickets for various venues on the UK tour can be found here:
