Strictly Come Dancing Live is returning to Manchester's AO Arena in February 2027 as part of a nine-city UK tour. The live show, which follows the launch of the latest BBC series, will open in Birmingham and conclude at London's O2 Arena.
Judges and host confirmed for the tour
Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood are returning for the tour, alongside host Janette Manrara. The line-up of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced at a later date, but is expected to include a number of dancers from this year's series.
The Manchester shows are scheduled for Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7, with three performances across the weekend. The tour will also visit Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham and London.
Tour dates and ticket details
The tour opens at Birmingham's Utilita Arena from January 22 to 24, before heading to Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and finally London's The O2, where it ends with five shows from February 12 to 14.
Each show includes group dances and routines, all directed by Craig Revel Horwood. A competition takes place at every performance, with the audience voting via mobile phone to decide who lifts the Glitterball Trophy.
General sale tickets went on sale at 9am on Friday, September 25. Tickets for the Manchester shows and other UK dates are available through Ticketmaster, AXS and Seat Unique.
