Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2026

Oh yes, it’s back – and it’s more dazzling than ever!

Cue the theme tune and dust off those dancing shoes…

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is waltzing its way into Birmingham in January, helping us to start 2026 in spectacular style.

Get set for a glittering celebration of 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.

Joining the tour is a sensational line-up of celebrities and professional dancers, delivering all the glitz, glamour and feel-good fun we need to banish those winter blues.

Expect the signature charm of judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood, with the fabulous Janette Manrara returning to host; bringing wit, warmth and just the right amount of excitement to keep everyone on their toes.

Put this annual entertainment spectacular in your diary and start 2026 on a front foot!

Performances:

Friday 23 January 2026
Evening - 19:30

Saturday 24 January 2026
Matinee - 14:30
Evening - 19:30

Sunday 25 January 2026
Matinee - 13:30
Evening - 18:30

Add some extra glitz and glam to your visit with a Premium experience! Choose from a quintessentially British afternoon tea, our Ultimate Experience dining menu, dancefloor seats complete with Champagne, and the brand new Sequin Experience, an exhibition of iconic costumes from the live show's fab-u-lous history!

• Flash Photography, Video and Audio recording is not permitted​
• Special Effects are in use during this performance: Pyrotechnics, Smoke and Strobe/Moving Lights​
• Late Arrivals may be held until a suitable point at the start of Act 1 & Act 2 

All bags are searched prior to entry; therefore, to help speed things up and ensure your safety, we'd prefer if you didn't bring a bag to our venue.

Now, we understand some of you will definitely need to bring some essential bits to the show, if you do, then your bag **MUST** be the following...

No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted

Check out our Bag Policy

Seated: Under 14 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs + with a valid ticket, into the venue. (i.e. 14yrs and over can come into the building on their own with a valid ticket).

Arrive early and rock your taste buds with our amazing food and drink before the show starts!

Tuck into epic burgers with all the trimmings, or enjoy Loaded Fries piled with a variety of topping, and so much more. Vegan and NGCI menus are available, just ask our friendly staff.

Fancy and drink? We've got loads of bars across both floors of the arena, including favourites like Pravha, Stowford Press, Brewdog, so you'll have plenty of options to quench your thirst and get ready for an unforgettable night. 

Please note that outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the arena. Thank you for understanding!

Take a look inside the arena to plan your visit!

Each 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.