Strictly Live Tour Begins in Birmingham January 2026

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour begins its 2026 run in Birmingham on January 23, bringing a lineup of celebrities and professional dancers to arenas across the United Kingdom through mid-February. Featuring recreated routines from the recent BBC series, the tour will visit multiple cities, allowing audiences to vote nightly for a Glitterball Trophy winner.

The production opens with three nights at Birmingham's Utilita Arena from January 23 to 25, followed by performances in Newcastle on January 27 and 28, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, Nottingham, and concluding at London's O2 on February 15. Participants include series finalists and fan favorites such as content creator George Clarke, paired with professional dancer Alexis Warr; reality television personality Vicky Pattison; drag performer La Voix, whose real name is Chris Dennis and who competed with Aljaz Skorjanec before withdrawing due to injury; Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey; actor Lewis Cope; former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink; model and actress Ellie Goldstein; and special guest Layton Williams.

Rehearsals commenced this week, with celebrities arriving visibly enthusiastic to prepare for...