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Strictly Come Dancing Live at AO Arena - times, what to expect, line-up, voting and parking

The Strictly Live arena tour is underway - here's everything you need to know including the dancers, the dances, and who has won so far...

• 11:34, 1 FEB 2024
• Updated 12:05, 1 FEB 2024

Strictly Come Dancing's celebrities and professionals have zipped their sequin-festooned costumes back on to head out on the 2024 live arena tour. The incredible live shows will bring to life all the magic of the hit BBC entertainment show on a grand arena stage.

After more than 10 million viewers tuned into the Series 21 finale at Christmas , audiences can once again see some of their favourites go toe-to-toe in ballroom battle. Seven of the stars from the series will join their professional partners to twirl their way around the UK for 30 spectacular performances across nine huge venues on the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.

The tour kicked off at Birmingham's Utilita Arena last month, and stops off at Manchester's AO Arena across the weekend of February 3 - 4. After that the tour continues on to Nottingham and then its final run of shows in London.

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The show is hosted by former Strictly Come Dancing stalwart and It Takes Two co-presenter Janette Manrara for the third year in a row.

And judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood (who is also on directing duties) will be presiding over the proceedings from behind their on-stage table. They will be dishing out advice, good-natured critiques and, the contestants will be hoping, some of those coveted perfect tens.

But it's the audience, not the judges, who ultimately get to decide who wins the shiny Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. Shirley, Anton and Craig will be weighing in with their scores but it's the public vote - delivered via text from the comfort of their seats in the arena as they choose their favourite couple - that really counts.

Reigning champs Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will be recreating their sizzling chemistry with their American Smooth and Paso Doble routines, and Ellie is still basking in the glory of coming first.

"It feels like I've just woken up from the best dream ever and I can't believe that we won," says the former Coronation Street star. "I didn't realise how much it would have an impact on my personal life in terms of how I've changed. I've become a lot more confident and resilient."

Ellie, from Audenshaw, says: "I can't wait to get the outfits back on, the hair and make-up, and go out there and have a great time. And I love dancing with Vito. From the day that we met I knew we'd have a laugh but we also worked really hard and he's an amazing teacher."

Vito returns the compliment, saying: "I can't even describe how proud I am of Ellie's progress. She'd never danced before but every week she got better and better.

"It's like we're two pieces of the same puzzle and when you put those two pieces together they fit perfectly. We had the best time and now we get to do it again on the tour."

Fellow finalist Layton Williams , from Bury , promises to bring "everything that I gave you every Saturday night but bigger and better - with more fabulousness and more drama. I just want to get out on that stage and have the best time ever. It's about having a ball and serving the audience some brilliant entertainment."

The musical theatre and TV star has toured with the likes of Rent and Everybody's Talking About Jamie. "But only to audiences of 3,000 max. Double or quadruple the numbers and you've got one happy Layton! I've never performed in an arena before, so it's a bucket-list moment for me."

Here's everything you need to know about the tour, including the full line-up, the dances, the judges and what to expect.

The Strictly stars - and what they'll dance

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola - dancing American Smooth and Paso Doble

Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin - dancing the Quickstep and Paso Doble

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell - dancing the Samba and Viennese Waltz

Annabel Croft and Graziano Di Prima - dancing the American Smooth and Samba

Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu - dancing the Charleston and the Argentine Tango

Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington - dancing the Argentine Tango and Cha-Cha-Cha

Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Jowita Przystał - dancing the Cha Cha Cha and Quickstep

What to expect at the live show

The seven headlining couples will get to perform their favourite routines from the TV series in two separate halves of the show. After each dance, the judges will deliver their scores - but this is just a guide as at every performance the audience get to vote for their favourites via text.

Information will be beamed onto the screens during the interval on the numbers you can use to vote for your favourite contestants, and how much each vote will cost.

Audiences can also expect new dances and eye-popping group numbers from Professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Robbie Kmetoni, Jake Leigh and Nancy Xu will all be taking part in the supersized live shows.

At the finale of the show, it will be announced by show host Janette Manrara who has won the Glitterball Trophy with most audience votes.

Who has been winning so far?

While Ellie and Vito won the Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC show, on the tour it seems to be a much more open playing field. The tour started in Birmingham last month, and already we've had different winners claiming the trophy at each show.

Layton and Nikita and Bobby and Dianne have been winning over the crowds scoring a number of wins. Series winners Ellie and Vito have only won once so far on tour - but we bet that will be a different story when they head to home turf in Manchester at the weekend.

Strictly Live full tour dates and times

Start times for the show are prompt, and there is a short interval at each performance.

23 January Sheffield Utilita Arena

(Tuesday 23 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

24-25 January Newcastle Utilita Arena

(Wednesday 24 at 7.30pm, Thursday 25 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26-28 January OVO Hydro Glasgow

(Friday 26 at 7.30pm, Saturday 27 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 28 at 1.30pm)

30-31 January M&S Bank Arena Liverpool

(Tuesday 30 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 31 at 7.30pm)

01-02 February First Direct Arena Leeds

(Thursday 1 at 7.30pm, Friday 2 at 7.30pm)

03-04 February AO Arena Manchester

(Saturday 3 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 4 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

06-08 February Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

(Tuesday 6 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 at 7.30pm, Thursday 8 at 7.30pm)

9-11 February The O2 London

(Friday 9 at 7.30pm, Saturday 10 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 11 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

How much are tickets and where to buy

Tickets are priced from £35 up to £100 (price bands differ between venues) .

All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to a venue facility fee.

Tickets can be bought from Ticketmaster here and from the Strictly Live official tour page.

Is there parking at the AO Arena?

Yes, there is a large multi-storey car park based next to the AO Arena, with access through the car park to the main entrance of the venue.

Be aware though that after the shows, Trinity Way will be closed southbound between Great Ducie Street and Cheetham Hill Road for up to one hour, to allow concert-goers to safely exit the venue.

If you’re parking at the arena car park, you will still be allowed to exit during this closure but you will have to turn right and follow local diversions.

There are some 7,000 parking spaces at other car parks within a short walk to the arena as well.

What are the public transport options?

The AO Arena is within the Manchester Victoria Train Station complex, which serves both mainline trains and a tram stop. The next closest tram stops are at either Exchange Square (next to the Arndale Centre) or Shudehill (behind The Printworks and close to the Northern Quarter ).

Both stops are a short five minute walk to the arena.

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Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: dates, celebrities and all you need to know

The Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 is coming to a town near you, and this year host Janette Manrara has promised the show will be bigger than ever before. 

As Strictly Come Dancing 2022 comes to a close in December, fans of the show know that the live tour traditionally follows the end of the series and will showcase all the breathtaking choreography, stunning costumes and fantastic live music that we see in BBC One’s long-running show. 

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series, together with the Strictly live band.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also audiences will once again have the power to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. 

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 dates

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on Friday, January 20, the live show will then waltz around the UK to some of the biggest entertainment venues including Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena in Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena and the SSE Arena in Belfast, before culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Sunday, February 12.

Here is the full list of the 31 sparkle-filled shows coming to a town near you... 

• 20–22 January Birmingham Utilita Arena — Friday 20th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 24-25 January Nottingham Motorpoint Arena — Tuesday 24th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 26-27 January Leeds First Direct Arena — Thursday 26th at 7.30pm, Friday 27th at 7.30pm
• 28-29 January Manchester AO Arena — Saturday 28th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 31 January Sheffield Utilita Arena — Tuesday 31st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 01-02 February Newcastle Utilita Arena — Wednesday 1st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2nd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 03-05 February London The O2 Arena — Friday 3rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
• 07-08 February Belfast SSE Arena — Tuesday 7th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8th at 2pm & 7.30pm
• 10-12 February Glasgow OVO Hydro — Friday 10th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm

Each performance of the tour will also host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: which celebrities are taking part?

As always the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 will see some of the biggest names from Strictly Come Dancing 2022 return to the dance floor... and the first three celebrities have already been announced. 

Actor Will Mellor ( Broadchurch , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps ) will be taking part, along with Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West. 

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Will Mellor said: " Strictly has been one of the most memorable and emotional journeys I’ve ever been on! Stepping out of my comfort zone and being a part of this massive show is something I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to put on my dancing shoes and go around the country to perform on huge stages in front of thousands of people who have watched and supported us. Bring on the tour!!”

Ellie Simmonds added: “ Strictly was such an incredible life-changing and emotional experience for me — it gave me a huge confidence boost and the feeling that anything is possible! So to be able to continue my journey on the tour next year is going to be amazing. I can't wait!"

Tyler West, whose time on the TV series came to an end in the Blackpool special said: “I never realized how much dance would change my life but I can’t express how much I’ve loved it and fully embraced this opportunity to learn to dance with the best dance partner anyone could ask for in Dianne! I am so happy my Strictly journey isn't over quite yet and I can’t wait to relive some of our favorite dances and live like a pop star on tour performing for audiences each night! I am buzzing to get on the road with the gang.”

Also joining the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023 are Molly Rainford and Hamza Yassin.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza, who is currently one of the Strictly favourites to win the show, said of the tour: “ Strictly has changed my life in ways I never imagined, so to be doing the tour on top of it all is a dream come true.

“I’ve heard the tour audiences are unparalleled, so I’ll be relishing the atmosphere every night, and I’m so excited to share that experience with my fellow dancers — not to mention the judges.”

Actress, singer and TV presenter Molly also commented: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Strictly Live Tour . Performing for the huge arena crowds across the UK is going to be an incredible experience.

“I’m really looking forward to continuing my amazing Strictly journey and getting out on the road to meet all the fans.”

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who are the judges?

The celebrities and their professional dancers will be joined on tour by Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time.  

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023: who is hosting?

The lovely Janette Manrara will be returning to her hosting duties on the new arena tour. The presenter has become a huge favorite with fans over the years having gone from being a professional dancer on the show for many years before turning her hand to presenting the BBC Two spin-off show, Strictly: It Takes Two . 

How to get tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023

Tickets range from between £35 and £95 depending on seats and venue, and all ticket prices are subject to a booking fee. 

For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.strictlycomedancinglive.com

Is there a trailer for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023?

Yes! The trailer sees all the glitz and glamour from Strictly Come Dancing brought to life on the  arena stage. Expect fake tan, glitter and plenty of fancy footwork as your favourite celebrities battle it out for the glitterball trophy... 

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Strictly Come Dancing 2023 - The Live Tour: How to get tickets including London dates

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Taking place in nine cities across the UK , 2023’s Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour will see actor Will Mellor , singer-songwriter Fleur East , and former Paralympian swimmer Ellie Simmonds in the line-up.

All the celebrity dancers have partnered with professionals to compete for the coveted Glitterball Trophy in a series of performances.

The Strictly tour will also see celebrity judges Shirley Ballas , Craig Revel Horwood , and Anton Du Beke return to share their expert opinions on the performances.

Just like TV audiences in the show, arena audiences will vote via text to decide who wins the Glitterball Trophy, while the judges will also score each performance.

The tour will be presented by Janette Manrara, who has previously been the face of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.

Show favourites Dave Arch & The Strictly Come Dancing Band will also be taking part in shows across the country.

Here’s how you can get your hands on tickets for the Strictly Tour 2023 - and when they are touring London .

When is the Strictly Tour 2023?

Since its debut in 2008, Strictly Come Dancing ⁠— The Live Tour has taken the glitz and glamour of the dancing show across the UK and Ireland.

Here’s a full list of every tour date and location below, but in some places, there will be two shows on that day; for example, on February 12, there are two shows, one at 1.30pm and one at 6.30pm, at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro.

• Birmingham Utilita Arena, Birmingham, January 20, 2023
• Birmingham Utilita Arena, Birmingham, January 21, 2023
• Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, January 24, 2023
• Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, January 25, 2023
• First Direct Arena, Leeds, January 26, 2023
• First Direct Arena, Leeds, January 27, 2023
• O Arena, Manchester, January 28, 2023
• AO Arena, Manchester, January 29, 2023
• Sheffield Utilita Arena, Sheffield, January 31, 2023
• Newcastle Upon Tyne Utilita Arena, Newcastle, February 1, 2023
• Newcastle Upon Tyne Utilita Arena, Newcastle, February 2, 2023
• The O2, London, February 3, 2023
• The O2, London, February 4, 2023
• The O2, London, February 5, 2023
• The SSE Arena, Belfast, February 7, 2023
• The SSE Arena, Belfast, February 8, 2023
• OVO Hydro, Glasgow, February 10, 2023
• OVO Hydro, Glasgow, February 11, 2023
• OVO Hydro, Glasgow, February 12, 2023

When do tickets for the Strictly Tour 2023 go on sale?

The Strictly tour is the perfect opportunity to see this year’s winner, whoever it ends up being, live in action.

Although the Ticketmaster pre-sale has already started, as of 9am on Thursday, September 29, there’s still a chance to get your hands on tickets via general sale on Friday, September 30, at 9am.

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Tour Dates 2024

19–21 january, birmingham utilita arena.

(Friday 19th at 7.30pm, Saturday 20th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 21st at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Utilita Arena Sheffield

(Tuesday 23rd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

24–25 January

Utilita arena newcastle.

(Wednesday 24th at 7.30pm, Thursday 25th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26–28 January

Ovo hydro glasgow.

(Friday 26th at 7.30pm, Saturday at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday at 1.30pm)

30-31 January

M&s bank arena liverpool.

(Tuesday 30th at 7.30pm & Wednesday 31st at 7.30pm)

01-02 February

First direct arena leeds.

(Thursday 1st at 7.30pm, Friday 2nd at 7.30pm)

03-04 February

Ao arena manchester .

(Saturday 3rd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 4th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

06-08 February

Motorpoint arena nottingham.

(Tuesday 6 February @ 7.30pm, Wednesday 7th at 7.30pm, Thursday 8th 7.30pm) 

09-11 February

The o2 arena london.

(Friday 9th at 7.30pm, Saturday 10th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 11th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

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Strictly Come Dancing announces UK arena tour for 2023

Multi-award-winning BBC Studios Entertainment production will be touring the UK with 31 exciting dance packed shows.

Clear the dancefloor and whip out your 10 paddles, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour is back for 2023! For the first time ever, Anton Du Beke will join fellow TV judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood on the Strictly Live Tour. The tour will also see the welcome return of the sensational Janette Manrara, who will host the 31 supersized sparkle-filled shows foxtrotting around the country in January and February next year. Tickets are on sale at 9.00am on 30 September from StrictlyComeDancingLive.com .

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the scintillating live show will then waltz across the country to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues: Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena, SSE Arena Belfast, culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

The 2023 tour will be directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood. The show will feature many of the celebrities and professional dancers from the current series of the multi-award-winning BBC One show, together with the Strictly Live Band, a great way to celebrate the 20 th series of this entertainment phenomenon. Further casting announcements will be made soon.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Anton Du Beke said: "I'm so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK."  

Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m delighted to be returning to the judging panel, and it will be lovely to have Anton with us. It’s always so much fun! The audiences at the arena shows are phenomenal and it’s so nice to get to see everyone and perform for you all – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!”

Craig Revel Horwood said: “ I'm thrilled to be back directing and judging the 2023 tour. This tour is going to be bigger and better than ever before – my imagination is running wild! With Anton joining the judging panel, one word, three syllables: FAB-U-LOUS!”

Janette Manrara said: “ I’m so excited to be returning to host the 2023 Strictly Live Tour! It is the most incredible experience to be part of this epic production, bringing all we love about the TV series to hundreds of thousands of people around the UK.”

BBC One’s hugely popular Strictly Come Dancing returned to TV screens last weekend with an exciting new celebrity line-up and a host of breathtaking dance routines. Strictly's Live Tour is no different, showcasing all the amazing choreography and fantastic live music that Strictly is famous for, so that audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage.

Arena audiences can not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but they are also granted the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance, but the audience vote via text for their favourite couple, and it is ultimately their votes that will decide who wins! 

As in 2022, each performance of the tour will host a British Sign Language interpreter, who will be displayed on two very large screens either side of the stage so that attendees can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2023

20 – 22 January            Birmingham Utilita Arena                             

(Friday 20 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 21 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 22 nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

24-25 January             Nottingham Motorpoint Arena                                

(Tuesday 24 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday at 25 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

26 -27 January             Leeds First Direct Arena                    

(Thursday 26 th at 7.30pm, Friday 27 th at 7.30pm)

28 -29 January             Manchester AO Arena                                  

(Saturday 28 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 29 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

31 January                  Sheffield Utilita Arena                                  

(Tuesday 31 st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)

01-02 February           Newcastle Utilita Arena                                

(Wednesday 1 st at 7.30pm, Thursday 2 nd at 7.30pm)

03-05 February           London The O2 Arena           

(Friday 3 rd at 7.30pm, Saturday 4 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 5 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

07-08 February           Belfast SSE Arena                  

(Tuesday 7 th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8 th at 2pm & 7.30pm)

10-12 February           Glasgow OVO Hydro                                     

(Friday 10 th at 7.30pm, Saturday 11 th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 12 th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)

Tickets: £ 35 - £ 95 (bands differ between venues) 

All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to a venue facility fee

For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.strictlycomedancinglive.com

Twitter: @SCD_Live_Tour

Instagram: @Strictlycomedancinglive

Facebook: /strictlylive

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR is produced by Stage Entertainment UK and Phil McIntyre Live, in association with BBC Studios.

For further information, please contact:  Neil Reading PR,  Molly Murnaghan / Neil Reading -  [email protected] 

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Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour: I saw The O2 show as someone who isn't a big fan and Helen Skelton was breathtaking

Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour is now at London's O2 Arena and there's tickets left

• 12:22, 4 FEB 2023
• Updated 09:36, 6 FEB 2023

Strictly's popular live tour has finally arrived in London with all its sequins, glitter and camp, family-friendly humour. Admittedly, I don't really watch the beloved show. I keep up with the gossip, I see the highlights, it's just that I never really sit and watch an episode in full.

But, really, it's a show I should enjoy. I love dancing, I adore theatre and I can't keep away from sparkles. Plus there's the added joy I find in secretly hoping celebrities are really bad at something and getting to watch them progress. So with the invite to watch this special arena-touring version of the BBC dance contest, I was quite excited to get my first real Strictly experience.

Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour arrived in London at The O2 Arena last night, Friday, February 3 and is on all weekend with four performances. The shows feature incredible production, plenty of audience interaction and dances that (as everyone seemed to chant along) were FAB-U-LOUS. You can get your hands on tickets here.

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There was an absolute buzz as soon as we took to our seats, this wasn't a chilled little Friday night out, this was a big night out for fans. Everyone around us chatted away about the dances they were hoping to see, reminiscing on their favourite memories of the series and admiring other audience members' sequinned frocks.

Unsurprisingly, the demographic was pretty clear; many older women, older couples, families with young kids - not exactly a large number of other twenty somethings here on a Friday night. But it didn't matter. We were welcomed by the ladies next to us, telling me just how much they love Strictly.

And they weren't disappointed. In fact, neither was I - I was impressed. Each celebrity and their professional partner perform two of their best dances from the series, receiving a score from the judges and plenty of applause from the crowd. I was sad to hear one of my own personal favourites, Fleur East, was unable to perform but all of the routines truly are fantastic. From the American Smooth to the Jive, each one is a production within itself and enjoyable from every angle of the audience.

The tour staging really is just like being in the TV filming studio but bigger. Everything is bigger. The floor of the arena is transformed into a stretching shiny dance floor, with a raised section in the middle that copied the familiar ballroom set-up. At the back sits the wonderful live band and three judges; Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood.

A small number of the celebrities' routines felt like they weren't quite big enough to fill such a huge space but the addition of extra pro-dancers in some numbers helped the majority to really wow us.

I absolutely loved seeing Helen Skelton's much-talked about performance of Mein Herr live. Partnered for the tour with Kai Widdrington, she truly is a power house on the dancefloor and someone I've continued to admire in adulthood since writing her Blue Peter fan letters as a child. Of course, Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal absolutely blew me away too - he is undeniably deserving of his champion status. It was like watching two professionals as we all gasped and wooped at his lifts and perfect steps.

But nothing really has the arena buzzing more than the big, group dances. The professionals' energy is electric as they bring magical and magnificent moves with the crowd engulfed in disco ball lighting, lit up by pyrotechnics and touched by emotive elegance. By the end, everyone is on their feet too, dancing along to the final up-beat number.

Praise has to be given to Craig of course, who is not only the love-to-hate judge with pantomime villain energy but also the director of the tour. And the whole thing would not be complete without the friendly hosting of Janette Manrara and the exquisite vocals of the four singers - who deserve a little more credit throughout the show.

The judges and Janette are professionals themselves at working the crowd. From perfect puns to the Strictly gags the fans around us seemed to find truly hilarious, the panel know exactly what to do. They have the audience chanting along at the right times, always calling out to them and getting them involved.

But there is one key bit of involvement I found unfair. If you're paying to come along to this show you're expecting the full experience, yet you don't quite get it.

After the first half, the audience is invited to vote for their favourite couple of the show but they have to pay to do so. Sure, it's only a 25p charge to text for your winner but I just assumed there would have been some form of voting system included. However, it doesn't seem to be that much of a problem for the Strictly lovers in the arena as they are all quick to vote.

Unsurprisingly after the consistent cheers and pretty decent moves from them, Helen and Kai were the winners of our night, lifting the glitterball to the roar of a loving audience.

Even without being a huge Strictly fan, there's no denying this is a truly entertaining show - a properly fun night out. I did feel as though I was at a scaled-up version of sitting in the TV studio audience so maybe I'll actually give the next series a proper go. I loved the energy, the spectacle and the shared enjoyment throughout the crowd. Everyone was there to have a good time and it's exactly what they got. Grab yourself a ticket before it's over this weekend and get your fill of sparkles, show-stopping routines and sheer fabulous-ness. Even Craig would give this show a nine, at least.

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It's time to dust off those scoring paddles and get those dancing shoes ready, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back for 2024!  Strictly legends Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood return to take up their judging seats and It Takes Two ’s Janette Manrara is back as tour host.

The Strictly Live Tour will dazzle audiences on the 3rd and 4th of February 2024 at Manchester's AO Arena. Celebrities and professional dancers joining the tour will be announced soon.

Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m delighted to be judging the Strictly Live Tour once again - there is never a dull moment alongside Anton and Craig! The audiences are always electric, the atmosphere is amazing, and Anton has promised me lots of surprises! I can’t wait for January next year when we get the show on the road!”

Anton Du Beke said: "It was my first Strictly tour earlier this year and I was blown away by the scale and spectacle of the live experience. So, I'm thrilled to be back with all the gang next year and look forward to another incredible tour."

Craig Revel Horwood said: “What better way to start the new year than with the Strictly Live Tour! It’s going to be gorgeous to be back on the road with Shirley, Anton, and Janette. Joining us to entertain you all will be an A-MAZ-ING line-up of celebrities and professional dancers from this year’s series. And, as you would expect, we will have a few extra special surprises in store for the arena audiences along the way. One word, three syllables - FAB-U-LOUS!”

Janette Manrara said: “What an incredible way to kick off 2024! I am always so honoured to host the live tour as it brings everything that viewers love about the Strictly TV show to thousands of people around the UK. It’s a great night out for all the family - I just can’t wait!”

Strictly Come Dancing returned to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 16 September for its 21 st series with an all-new exciting celebrity and pro dancer line-up and an array of incredible dance routines. Strictly's Live Tour celebrates all the joy of the TV series, showcasing the amazing choreography and fantastic live music that Strictly is synonymous with – providing audiences of all ages up and down the country the opportunity to experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage in their hometown or city.

Not only are the arena audiences treated to the spectacular roof-raising routines, but they are also granted the power to decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show. The tour judges will of course provide their invaluable wisdom, advice and scores at each performance - we couldn’t stop them if we tried - but the ultimate power lies with the audience. A text for their favourite couple is all it takes; their votes will decide who wins!

As with the 2023 tour, 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 audiences can book tickets and sit almost anywhere in the arena to enjoy the experience with family and friends.

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How to get tickets for Travis Scott’s 2024 UK tour: presale, ticket prices and everything you need to know

The rap star’s Circus Maximus Tour will arrive on UK shores for two shows this summer

Hip-hop heads, we’ve got massive news. Travis Scott, one of the biggest rappers and producers on the planet right now, has announced he’ll be heading off on a huge tour this summer. The Houston musician’s UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour will see him play 12 dates this side of the Atlantic – including, excitingly, two shows in the UK.

The Circus Maximus tour has been described as ‘an unparalleled audiovisual experience’ and its North American took place last year. The tour follows Scott’s chart-topping fourth studio album UTOPIA , which was the biggest-selling hip-hop release of 2023.  

Keen to catch Scott on his upcoming tour of the UK and Europe? Here’s everything you need to know, from presales to potential ticket prices.

When is Travis Scott going on his UK tour in 2024?

Scott will be playing two shows in the UK on this summer’s Circus Maximus Tour. They are: 

• July 11: London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• July 13: Manchester, Co-op Live

The show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be his largest UK headline show to-date.

When do tickets go on sale?

General sale kicks off at 10am BST on Friday May 10. You’ll be able to get tickets here . 

Is there a presale?

There are a few presales available. For the London gig, Tottenham Hotspur Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur Members got access at 10am on Thursday May 9.

For the Manchester show, Co-op members also got access on May 9 at 10am through the Co-op app. 

How much are Travis Scott tickets?

Official prices haven’t yet been confirmed, so watch this space for updates.

Following the presale today (May 9) some on X have leaked potential prices (so take ’em with a pinch of salt), saying that seated tickets will start from around £72 and that standing will start from £105. ‘Gold Circle’ tickets apparently start from around £143. 

Tickets for the same tour over in North America started from $65 (£52).

Can I go VIP?

Yep, you can do that through the official hospitality partner,   Seat Unique .   Packages get you things like premium seats, arrival via the hospitality entrance, premium dining options and other cool things.   Find out more here .

Where else is Travis Scott touring as part of his 2024 Europe and UK tour?  

Travis Scott’s 2024 leg of his UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour will see him play 12 arenas across the UK and Europe. Here’s the full list of cities. 

• June 28: Arnhem, Netherlands
• July 2: Poland, Krakow
• July 4: Zurich, Switzerland
• July 6: Nice, France
• July 9: Antwerp, Belgium
• July 11: London, UK
• July 13: Manchester, UK
• July 16: Hamburg, Germany
• July 18: Prague, Czech Republic
• July 20: Cologne, Germany
• July 23: Milan, Italy
• July 27: Frankfurt, Germany

When did Travis Scott last play in the UK?

Travis Scott last played the UK last summer (July 2023), at Wireless Festival in London.

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