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Strictly Come Dancing

The live tour.

• Date Jan 26 - 27 , 2023
• Doors Open 6.00PM / EVENT STARTS 7.30PM
• On Sale On Sale Now

Our awesome Suite Experiences gives up to 16 people an unforgettable time. Welcome drink. Suite host to look after your every whim. Pre-show drinks and dining. Private seats and dancing area.  More on Suites here.

Elevate your evening with our Luxury Experience. Access the arena via our VIP entrance. Sip a flute of the finest Champagne. Savour three courses of fine dining. Luxury all the way.  More on Luxury Experiences here.

VIP FastTrack Entry,   welcome drink  on arrival,  Level 2 seat  within our new Gallery area and  seat food and beverage service  during the show (at additional cost).

Already got your ticket?   Beat the queues  and enter via our FD Bar. Included is a Sharing deli platter & Sharing dessert platter. Enjoy a  welcome drink  and chill out in our  private bar  until the main acts takes to the stage.  More on Upgrades here.  

Event Details

The full line-up of celebrities and professional dancers for next year’s hotly anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour have been announced. TV and radio presenter Fleur East dancing with Vito Coppola , and TV presenter Helen Skelton dancing with tour partner Kai Widdrington complete the list of seven sensational stars who will foxtrot across the UK for 32 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January 2023.  They will join Will Mellor and Nancy Xu, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu , Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin , Tyler West and Dianne Buswell, and this year’s Strictly champions Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal .

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Fleur East said: “As a huge Strictly fan, being part of the TV competition has been an unbelievable experience and I’m absolutely over the moon to have the chance to get back into those fabulous sequinned outfits for the live tour next year!”

Helen Skelton said: “Strictly has been the adventure of a lifetime and I'm so happy that it will continue next year on the live tour. I’m really looking forward to seeing the fans across the country and performing my favourite dances from the series. I can't wait!"

The couples will be joined on tour by six magnificent professional dancers - Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Robbie Kmetoni, Jake Leigh, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas - bringing with them even more glitz and glamour to this supersized live show.

And not forgetting the FAB-U-LOUS Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke – who is part of the tour for the first time – with the sensational Janette Manrara as host.

The Strictly Live Tour, directed once again by the A-MAZ-ING Strictly TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood, showcases all the breathtaking choreography, stunningly sparkly costumes and fantastic live music - courtesy of the brilliant Strictly Live Band - synonymous with multi-award-winning long-running and hugely loved BBC One Strictly Come Dancing TV show. A great way to celebrate the 20 th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also the power to decide who wins the 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 which decide who wins!

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.

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Strictly Come Dancing

The live tour 2022.

• Date 11 Feb - 13 Feb 2022
• Venue The O2 arena
• Availability On sale now

Event Details

Strictly Come Dancing fans are in for a FAB-U-LOUS treat once live entertainment venues re-open, as over the next 18 months there will be not one, not two, but THREE incredible live Strictly shows touring the UK to keep the country dancing, including shows at The O2 on 11, 12, 13 February 2022.

This year's tour will feature Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sara Davies, Max George, Maisie Smith, Tilly Ramsay, Rhys Stephenson and John Whaite. 

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Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023: Tickets, price, locations, dates and more

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It’s official: Strictly Come Dancing will waltz into arenas early next year.

Yep, the Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour is back for 2023 – and despite the BBC show’s 20th series only just kicking off on TV, fans will surely want to snap up tickets in advance.

Here, find out when the tour begins, its planned locations and how to book your tickets now.

When do Strictly Live Tour tickets go on sale?

Tickets go on general sale tomorrow (Friday, September 30) at 9am , with London O2 dates available to purchase via AXS .

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Simply   click on this link , select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers. Keep dancing!

Pre-sale tickets first went on sale yesterday at 9am.

To sign up for the tour’s email updates, visit the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour website .

How much will Strictly Live Tour tickets cost?

Pre-sale tickets cost between £41.95 up to £109.50 – depending on where you wanted to be seated in the arena.

When searching for Leeds tickets during the pre-sale, we can see the lowest costing £42.50, while one Nottingham date showed £53.50 as the lowest available price.

The full list of Strictly Live Tour 2023 dates and venues

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour will travel across the UK, reaching locations in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland throughout January and February 2023.

The show begins in Birmingham, travelling to Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield – before travelling further north to Newcastle-upon-Tyne from there.

The show then spends three nights at The O2 in London, before crossing the water to Belfast’s SSE Arena, and closing with three nights in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro.

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Every date on 2023's Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour

• Friday, January 20 – Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Saturday, January 21 – Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Sunday, January 22 – Birmingham Utilita Arena
• Tuesday, January 24 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• Wednesday, January 25 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
• Thursday, January 26 – Leeds First Direct Arena
• Friday, January 27 – Leeds First Direct Arena
• Saturday, January 28 – Manchester AO Arena
• Sunday, January 29 – Manchester AO Arena
• Tuesday, January 31 – Sheffield Utilita Arena
• Wednesday, February 1 – Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Thursday, February 2 – Newcastle Utilita Arena
• Friday, February 3 – London The O2 Arena
• Saturday, February 4 – London The O2 Arena
• Sunday, February 5 – London The O2 Arena
• Tuesday, February 7  – Belfast SSE Arena
• Wednesday, February 8  – Belfast SSE Arena
• Friday, February 10 – Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Saturday, February 11 – Glasgow OVO Hydro
• Sunday, February 12 – Glasgow OVO Hydro

Who is in the Strictly Live Tour line-up?

It Takes Two host Janette Manrara will be back to host the live show, while Anton Du Beke will appear alongside Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood in arenas for the very first time .

We don’t yet know the full 2023 line-up, though, as Strictly has only just landed back on our screens.

There are 15 celebrities starting the competition, from leaderboard-topping soap star Will Mellor and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton , to Sax singer and The X Factor star Fleur East.

However, a handful of this year’s contestants will likely appear on the tour, along with professional dancers.

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The 2022 show features last year’s winner, ex-EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis, with fellow 2021 contestants Tilly Ramsay, Sara Davies, and runner up John Whaite.

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Strictly Come Dancing Live announces further celebrities joining the 2023 UK arena tour

Two more celebrities have been announced to join the scintillating line-up for next year’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour: singer, actor and presenter Molly Rainford and wildlife cameraman and Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin.

They will join previously announced Will Mellor, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West for 32 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January.

Molly Rainford said: “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."

Hamza Yassin said: “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.”

The celebrities and professionals will be joined on the road by Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke – who is part of the tour for the first time – with the sensational Janette Manrara as host.

Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the tour will then waltz around the UK to some of the 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, the SSE Arena Belfast, before culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

The Strictly Live Tour showcases all the breathtaking choreography, stunningly sparkly costumes and fantastic live music synonymous with BBC One’s long-running and hugely loved Strictly Come Dancing TV show – which is currently on our screens, with the final due to take place on 17 December.

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 20th series of this entertainment phenomenon.

Audiences around the UK can experience everything they love about the TV show live on stage, getting the chance to not only watch the spectacular stars in action as they perform roof-raising routines, but also the power to decide who wins the Gliderball 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 which decide who wins!

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 2.30pm & 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

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Past Events

Here are the most recent UK tour dates we had listed for Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour. Were you there?

• Fri 9 Feb ➙ Sun 11 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 6 Feb ➙ Thu 8 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 3 Feb ➙ Sun 4 Feb Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Thu 1 Feb ➙ Fri 2 Feb Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 30 Jan ➙ Wed 31 Jan M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 26 Jan ➙ Sun 28 Jan Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Wed 24 Jan ➙ Thu 25 Jan Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 23 Jan Utilita Arena Sheffield Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 19 Jan ➙ Sun 21 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

February 2023

• Fri 10 Feb ➙ Sun 12 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke
• Tue 7 Feb ➙ Wed 8 Feb SSE Arena, Belfast Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke
• Fri 3 Feb ➙ Sun 5 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke
• Wed 1 Feb ➙ Thu 2 Feb Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke

January 2023

• Tue 31 Jan Utilita Arena Sheffield Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke
• Sat 28 Jan ➙ Sun 29 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke
• Thu 26 Jan ➙ Fri 27 Jan Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke
• Tue 24 Jan ➙ Wed 25 Jan Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke
• Fri 20 Jan ➙ Sun 22 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour Janette Manrara, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke

February 2022

• Fri 11 Feb ➙ Sun 13 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022
• Wed 9 Feb ➙ Thu 10 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022
• Sat 5 Feb ➙ Mon 7 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022
• Thu 3 Feb ➙ Fri 4 Feb M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022
• Tue 1 Feb ➙ Wed 2 Feb Utilita Arena Sheffield Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022

January 2022

• Sat 29 Jan ➙ Sun 30 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022
• Thu 27 Jan ➙ Fri 28 Jan Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022
• Tue 25 Jan ➙ Wed 26 Jan Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022
• Thu 20 Jan ➙ Sun 23 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour 2022

February 2020

• Fri 7 Feb ➙ Sun 9 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley
• Tue 4 Feb ➙ Wed 5 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley
• Sat 1 Feb ➙ Sun 2 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley

January 2020

• Wed 29 Jan ➙ Thu 30 Jan SSE Arena, Belfast Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley
• Tue 28 Jan Dublin, 3Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley
• Sat 25 Jan ➙ Sun 26 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley
• Fri 24 Jan Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley
• Tue 21 Jan ➙ Wed 22 Jan Aberdeen, P&J Live Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley
• Thu 16 Jan ➙ Sun 19 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Stacey Dooley

February 2019

• Sun 10 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 9 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 8 Feb London, OVO Arena, Wembley Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Thu 7 Feb London, OVO Arena, Wembley Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Wed 6 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 5 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sun 3 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 2 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 1 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

January 2019

• Thu 31 Jan Utilita Arena Sheffield Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Wed 30 Jan Utilita Arena Sheffield Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 29 Jan M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sun 27 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 26 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 25 Jan Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Thu 24 Jan Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Mon 21 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sun 20 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 19 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 18 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

February 2018

• Sun 11 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 10 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 9 Feb London, OVO Arena, Wembley Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Thu 8 Feb London, OVO Arena, Wembley Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Wed 7 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 6 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sun 4 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 3 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 2 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

January 2018

• Wed 31 Jan SSE Arena, Belfast Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 30 Jan SSE Arena, Belfast Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sun 28 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 27 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 26 Jan Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Thu 25 Jan Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Wed 24 Jan Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 23 Jan Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sun 21 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 20 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 19 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

February 2017

• Sat 11 Feb ➙ Sun 12 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Thu 9 Feb ➙ Fri 10 Feb London, OVO Arena, Wembley Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 7 Feb ➙ Wed 8 Feb M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Sat 4 Feb ➙ Sun 5 Feb Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Thu 2 Feb ➙ Fri 3 Feb Leeds, first direct arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

January 2017

• Tue 31 Jan ➙ Wed 1 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 27 Jan ➙ Sun 29 Jan Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Wed 25 Jan ➙ Thu 26 Jan Utilita Arena Sheffield Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Tue 24 Jan Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
• Fri 20 Jan ➙ Sun 22 Jan Utilita Arena Birmingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour

February 2016

• Sun 14 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Sat 13 Feb London, The O2 Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Fri 12 Feb London, OVO Arena, Wembley Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Thu 11 Feb London, OVO Arena, Wembley Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Wed 10 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Tue 9 Feb Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Sun 7 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Sat 6 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Fri 5 Feb Glasgow, The OVO Hydro Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Thu 4 Feb Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Wed 3 Feb Newcastle upon Tyne, Utilita Arena Newcastle Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Tue 2 Feb M&S Bank Arena Liverpool Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …

January 2016

• Sun 31 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …
• Sat 30 Jan Manchester, The AO Arena Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Mel Giedroyc, Jay McGuinness, Georgia May Foote, Anita Rani, Helen George, Ainsley Harriott, Jake Wood, Frankie Bridge …

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 live arena tour 2024 dates and ticket details confirmed

Keeeeeep dancing, but in a really, really, really large room.

In January and February, a number of Strictly 's celebrity contestants, along with pros from the series, will return to the dance floor to perform for fans. They'll get feedback from the judges, but ultimately, the decision about who wins each show is down to the audience at each venue, who can vote by text.

Tickets for all shows go on sale on Friday, September 22 at 10am , and Ticketmaster is running presales for selected venues in the days before – check to see if that includes your venue of choice here .

Pricing will vary between different venues, but you can expect tickets to cost between £35 and £100, plus any booking and venue fees.

It Takes Two presenter and former Strictly pro Janette Manrara will host the Strictly live arena tour once again in 2024, saying: "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."

Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Anton du Beke return to the judging panel. They'll be joined by a live tour band and singers, with details of the celeb and pro lineup to be confirmed nearer the time.

All Strictly live arena tour performances will also feature BSL interpretation on two large screens, one on each side of the stage.

The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour will call at the following venues in 2024:

• January 19-21 : Utilita Arena, Birmingham

( Friday 19 at 7.30pm, Saturday 20 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Sunday 21 at 1.30pm and 6.30pm )

• January 23 : Utilita Arena, Sheffield

( 2.30pm and 7.30pm)

• January 24-25 : Utilita Arena, Newcastle

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

• January 26-28 : OVO Hydro, Glasgow

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

• January 30-31 : M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

( Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 at 7.30pm )

• February 1-2 : First Direct Arena, Leeds

( Thursday 1 and Friday 2 at 7.30pm )

• February 3-4 : AO Arena, Manchester

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

• February 6-8 : Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

( Tuesday 6-Thursday 8 at 7.30pm )

• February 9-11 : The O2, London

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

For further information about the Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour 2024, visit strictlycomedancinglive.com .

Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday nights on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights from September 25 on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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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 – The Live Tour 2023 hits the road in January 2023 giving you the chance to experience everything about the award-winning TV series LIVE!

Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour 2023

First staged in 2008, Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour brings all the joy of the popular BBC One TV show to arenas around the UK. After the coveted Glitterball Trophy has been awarded for each series, fans look forward to seeing a selection of celebrities and professional dancers hit the road in the new year to showcase their best performances – recreating all the smooth moves and magic live on stage. In addition to the incredible choreography and wonderful music that Strictly is revered for, the tour offers an evening of dance entertainment that’s full of glitz, glamour and excitement.

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back and hitting the road in January and February 2023! Now you have the chance to experience everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series – live!

Anton Du Beke will join fellow TV judges Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood as they tour to arenas around the UK for 30 supersized sparkle-filled shows. The host with the most, Janette Manrara has her cue cards at the ready to guide audiences through a feast of breathtaking dance routines and incredible live music, performed by a cast of celebrities and their professional dance partners, together with the Strictly Live Band.

The magnificent dance floor will dazzle with the exquisite costumes and first-class production values which Strictly is known and loved for, giving fans of all ages the perfect opportunity to extend that special Strictly magic into the new year. And if that is not enough, the live show audience can play judge at each performance as their text votes ultimately decides who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

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Exclusive: Karen Hauer on her dream of being a Strictly judge, Giovanni Pernice's exit and hopes for 2024 partner

Karen is hoping to follow in anton du beke's footsteps.

As the longest-serving pro, Strictly Come Dancing 's Karen Hauer has proved herself to be one of the show's most-loved stars. But after 12 years, the 42-year-old is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her co-star Anton Du Beke in becoming a judge on the show. 

As the buzz around the 2024 line-up starts to build, Karen sat down with HELLO! for an exclusive interview about the new series, sharing her thoughts on Giovanni Pernice 's exit, her dream of sitting behind the judging panel and her close bond with co-star Gorka Marquez as they prepare for their biggest dance tour to date. 

"I still feel like the new kid on the block," said Karen ahead of her 13th year as a Strictly professional. " Every year feels fresh, but I just feel different ," she explained. "I feel really experienced in it, and it's just a joy to be asked back because you're never sure. It's not something that you have a long contract with, it's per year that they ask you back. So I'm really proud of myself."

During her time on the show, Karen has trained and danced with the likes of Will Young, Jamie Laing, and was partnered with Jayde Adams in one of the 2022 season's same-sex couples. While she's yet to find out who she'll be paired with this year, Karen is hoping her celebrity partner will embrace the "nuts" Strictly journey. 

"I just want somebody that is going to enjoy it and open to being out of their comfort zone," she said. " I think you just have to be open to it because it is nuts but it's an opportunity of a lifetime and a chance that a lot of people would love to have."

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While the celebrity line-up has yet to be revealed, this year's cast of professionals will look a little different following the departure of Giovanni Pernice , who's currently facing allegations about his behaviour in training. 

When asked if she'll miss the Italian dancer, Karen said: "Yeah, of course. You know, every time someone leaves the show, they're sorely missed. 

"We've had so many amazing dancers come and go, it won't be any different this time. We'll definitely miss him ," she added. 

As for Karen's future on the show, she's hoping to swap the dance floor for a seat on the judging panel, like former pro Anton did in 2021. "I'd love to follow Anton's steps and hopefully be a judge at some point," revealed the star, adding: "But right now, I'm just really enjoying being part of the show in whatever form.

"I'm just happy to have a job," she joked. 

Karen credits Strictly  for opening the doors to new opportunities, as well as her close friendship with fellow dancer Gorka Márquez, who she'll be travelling the UK with for their upcoming stage show, Speakeasy. 

Following the success of their debut show Firedance, the duo are embarking on their biggest-ever UK tour. In 2025, the pair will bring a range of iconic dances to the stage as they take audiences on a journey through time, from the clandestine speakeasy bars of New York to the Burlesque Cabaret Clubs of the mid-1900's.

Opening up about her and Gorka's strong bond, Karen revealed the pair became "best friends" after realising just how much they had in common. " We pretty much have the same brain but in two different bodies , we get along so well," explained the star. "It's funny when he first joined in 2016, we knew each other but we really got to know each other when we started doing gigs.

"All of a sudden we were like, 'Wow, we have a lot in common'. We both speak Spanish, we both like the same music, and we both have the same humour. It just works."

While the pair take their work seriously, they also "like to have fun," said Karen. "He keeps me on my toes, but he's literally one of my best friends."

Karen and Gorka tour Speakeasy from Feb 2025 – Tickets are on sale now via  https://www.speakeasylive.co.uk/ .

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Strictly's Giovanni Pernice reunites with former pro after 2024 show exit

The reunion came after Giovanni's live show with Anton Du Beke.

Kristina, who was a pro on Strictly between 2008 and 2015, took to Instagram this week to share a sweet photo of herself and her daughter with Giovanni and Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, after attending a live show from the duo’s Together tour.

"Back from an absolute gem of a Theater experience - @giovannipernice & @mrantondubekeshow by @strictlytheatreco Together ," she captioned the post.

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Kristina continued: "Outstanding production, dancing, singing, humour and banter plus a beautiful voice & performance by @laurenmayoakley!

"If you have a chance to go see it please do! It truly is amazing! Mila and I had a blast."

Earlier this month, Giovanni was confirmed not to be part of Strictly 's 2024 series after his name was absent from the professional dancer line-up.

Giovanni's absence coincides with reports of an internal BBC investigation , following complaints about his behaviour during show training. Giovanni has strongly denied allegations of "abusive or threatening behaviour", calling them "false".

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Responding to Giovanni’s exit during a recent appearance on Good Morning Britain , fellow pro dancer Gorka Márquez said the decision made was "sad for everybody".

"It's like when Aljaž [Škorjanec] leaves or Oti [Mabuse] leaves, or when Anton [Du Beke] decides to go to the judge role," he continued.

"Everyone is a big part of the show. When someone decides to leave or change their careers, it's sad for everybody."

Strictly Come Dancing will return later this year on BBC One, while spin-off Strictly: It Takes Two airs on weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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Gorka Marquez addresses Giovanni Pernice's Strictly Come Dancing exit

Gorka Marquez has broken his silence on Giovanni Pernice's departure from Strictly Come Dancing.

During an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, the Spanish professional was asked about his fellow dancer's exit amid claims about his alleged behaviour and teaching methods.

When presenter Susanna Reid asked how losing a dancer affects the Strictly family, Gorka replied, "I think it's like when Aljaz (Skorjanec) left and when Oti (Mabuse) left or when Anton (du Beke) decided to go to the judge role, everybody's missed."

He continued, "Everybody is a big part of the show so when someone decides to leave or change their careers, it's sad for everybody."

Gorka confirmed that he sometimes speaks to Giovanni, before adding, "Obviously he's so busy, he's on tour with Anton, so yeah."

He appeared on the show with Karen Hauer, Strictly's longest-serving professional, to promote their Speakeasy live show, which goes on tour in February 2025.

They will both be back on Strictly later this year alongside the likes of Dianne Buswell, Graziano Di Prima, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu and last year's champion Vito Coppola, among others.

Giovanni's exit was confirmed earlier this month when his name did not appear on the professional dancer line-up.

The Italian dancer, who had been on the show since 2015, has rejected "any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour".

He recently told his Instagram followers that he was "co-operating fully" with the BBC's ongoing investigation and "looking forward" to "clearing (his) name and establishing the truth".

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