The glitz and glamour of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom is heading back on the road, with two more fan-favourite celebrities confirmed for the show's highly anticipated 2026 live arena tour. Model Ellie Goldstein and television personality Vicky Pattison will reunite with their professional partners to perform for audiences across the United Kingdom.
Historic Contestants Return to the Dancefloor
Ellie Goldstein, who made television history earlier this year as the first celebrity with Down's syndrome to compete on the BBC One flagship show, is set to continue her dancing journey. The 23-year-old, who was the fifth contestant eliminated from the main series, will once again take to the floor with her professional partner, Vito Coppola.
"It was a dream come true to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing," Goldstein said. "And now, I’m over the moon to continue my dancing journey on the Strictly live arena tour, with my ‘Cheeky Team’ partner, Vito. I can’t wait to see you all on the dancefloor."
Meanwhile, Vicky Pattison, 38, whose Strictly journey ended on her birthday just before the Blackpool specials, expressed her delight at getting another chance to perform. The former Geordie Shore star will be dancing with Kai Widdrington once more.
"I had an incredible couple of months on Strictly," Pattison stated. "Now I’m buzzing like an old fridge that I get to continue this amazing experience and put my dancing shoes back on for the Strictly live tour at arenas all over the country – including my home town of Newcastle."
Tour Dates and Format Details
The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is a major fixture in the UK's entertainment calendar, and the 2026 edition promises to be spectacular. The tour will commence on 23 January 2026 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, before travelling to major cities including Glasgow, London, and Manchester. The run will conclude on 15 February, after approximately 30 shows nationwide.
The tour will be hosted by It Takes Two presenter and former Strictly professional Jeanette Manrara. It will follow a format familiar to fans of the TV show, with the live audience getting the chance to vote for their favourite couple at each performance. The judging panel will feature Strictly stalwarts Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood.
In a significant move for accessibility, every performance will feature a British Sign Language interpreter, whose interpretation will be displayed on two large screens positioned on either side of the stage.
Complete Tour Line-Up Takes Shape
Goldstein and Pattison join a growing list of celebrities already announced for the tour. They will perform alongside former Olympic athlete Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and his professional partner Karen Hauer, as well as drag artist La Voix (real name Christopher Dennis), who will dance with Aljaz Skorjanec.
The tour offers audiences the unique opportunity to experience the magic of Strictly in a vast arena setting, with all the sparkle, music, and choreography of the television production. For many fans, it is the closest they can get to being in the studio audience.
Tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2026 are on sale now via the official tour website. The announcement comes as the current series of Strictly continues on BBC One, with the next episode airing on Saturday at 6.50pm, followed by the results show on Sunday at 7.45pm, both available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
