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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 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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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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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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Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2023

• Date 3 Feb - 5 Feb 2023
• Venue The O2 arena
• Availability On sale now

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Clear the dancefloor and whip out your 10 paddles, because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour is back for 2023! The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour returns to The O2 for more fun and fab-u-lous entertainment on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February 2023.

The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour have been announced. Actor Will Mellor,  Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds  and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West will be foxtrotting their way across the country for 31 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January. Full line-up will be announced soon.

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.

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.

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.

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The live tour 2023.

• Date 28 - 29 Jan , 2023
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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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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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• Date 1 Feb - 2 Feb , 2023
• Doors Open 06.00pm
• On Sale On Sale Now

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STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE ANNOUNCES FIRST CELEBRITIES

TO JOIN UK ARENA TOUR 2023

Event timings

Evening shows: 01st & 02nd Feb

Box Office: 5pm / Doors Open: 6pm

Show Start: 7.30pm / Interval: 8.35pm / Show End: 10pm

Matinee show: 02 nd Feb 

Box Office:1pm / Doors Open: 1pm

Show Start: 2.30pm / Interval: 3.35pm / Show End: 5pm

Confirmed line up:            

Fleur East & Vito Coppola

Helen Skelton & Kai Widdrington

Will Mellor & Nancy XU

Molly Rainford & Carlos GU

Ellie Simmonds & Nikita Kuzmin

Tyler West & Dianne Buswell

Hamza Yassin & Jowita Przystal

The first three celebrities who will be joining 2023’s hotly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Live UK arena tour are announced today: Actor Will Mellor ( Broadchurch , Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps ); Paralympic swimming champion and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds ; and Kiss FM radio host, TV presenter and DJ Tyler West will be foxtrotting their way across the country for 31 sparkle-filled shows kicking off in January.

They will be joined on tour by Strictly TV judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, who is appearing on the arena tour for the first time.  The sensational Janette Manrara will host. Further casting announcements will be made soon.

You have the chance to experience everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series – live!

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.

Feel-great entertainment to start 2023 on the right foot!

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• Deli style sharing platter suitable for your party size *Vegetarian options are available

Hospitality Experience

Our Hospitality Experience includes:                                                                     

• Entry into the venue via our Hospitality entrance
• A prime view event ticket
• Access to the Hospitality Live lounge from full doors and during the interval
• A glass of champagne on arrival

Suite Experience

• Exclusive hire of 10 seater Executive Suite
• Entry into the venue via the Hospitality entrance
• Glass of prosecco on arrival
• £300 to spend behind the bar
• Chefs selection buffet (dietary requirements can be catered for)
• Car Parking for 3 cars

The small print:-

• You can access the Executive Suite from full doors until the end of the event
• Executive suites are located above the balcony seating area
• Alcohol only available to over 18s - ID may be required
• Card beverage facilities will be available within the suite
• Event details and timings may be subject to change

• What's On

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour

28-29 January 2025

From £42.30

(incl. administration and facility fee) Plus £2.95 order processing fee per order

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour returns to Liverpool!

Hold on to your sequins, shine up those dance shoes, and prepare for a show of pure glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping excitement—because the  Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour  is back, and it promises to be bigger, brighter, and more brilliant than ever!

Coming to arenas across the UK in January and February 2025, this is your time to forget those wintery nights and allow yourself to be swept away into a world of dance, dazzle, live music and pure fun-filled entertainment.

We’re turning up the tour sparkle with a truly glittering line up for 2025! For the first time ever, the sensational  Motsi Mabuse  will be joining the fabulous  Shirley Ballas , the ever-charming  Anton Du Beke , and the unforgettable  Craig Revel Horwood . And as if that wasn’t enough, the tour will be hosted by the delightful and dynamic  Janette Manrara , who’s sure to keep the energy high and the fun flowing for all ages!

This is an unforgettable experience the whole family can enjoy, packed with glorious routines, stunning costumes, mesmerising staging and electrifying dancers.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the rapturous atmosphere of the Strictly Live Tour! Book your tickets now, and be part of the magic!

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

Set Reminder

Hospitality

One night only, getting here.

From the south...

Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.

M&S Bank Arena is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to the venue. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.

Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to M&S Bank Arena.

For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/

For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit  www.merseytravel.gov.uk

For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Exhibition Centre Liverpool is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.

From the North...

Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront. 

From the South...

Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront. 

Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...

A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of M&S Bank Arena, while Manchester’s international airport is just 45 minutes away by car.

Age Restriction

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Useful Links

• Merseytravel  (rail, ferry and bus timetables)
• Liverpool John Lennon Airport
• Manchester Airport
• Visit Liverpool  (Tourism website)
• Virgin Trains  (mainline services from Liverpool Lime Street)

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• Transport/Parking
• Food and Drink
• Smoking Policy
• Use of electronic devices
• Accessibility
• Babies and young children

Our   new on-site temporary multi-deck car park is now open.

Kings Dock Car Park

There are  1450 parking spaces  available in the on-site Kings Dock Car Park, with accessible bays and electric charging points on every floor.

There is plenty of parking nearby too, more information on driving to the venue and parking can be found here.

Strictly the Professionals Tour 2023: Who is on the tour, where is it and how long does it last?

All you need to know about the upcoming Strictly Professionals Tour 2023

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Strictly Come Dancing fans considering buying tickets for the Strictly the Professionals Tour 2023 are wondering who is on the tour, where is it and how long does it last?

There is a spectacular line-up of some of the world’s best professional dancers hitting the road next year for the 2023 official Strictly Come Dancing : The Professionals UK Tour.

It comes in addition to the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 , and fans will see a breathtaking show, featuring a 10-strong ensemble of dancers from the smash hit BBC One TV show Strictly Come Dancing, will open at Hull’s Bonus Arena on 2 May and then waltz its way around the UK before culminating at Liverpool’s M&S Arena on 30th May.

Tickets are on sale now from Strictly The Professionals and via Ticketmaster .

Who is on Strictly the Professionals tour 2023?

Audiences across the country will enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes, live and up close from 10 talented Strictly Professionals: Australian Open Champion and 2018 finalist Dianne Buswell ; new Strictly Pro dancer and 11-time Italian Latin American Champion Vito Coppola ; Chinese National Dance Champion Carlos Gu (who is also new to Strictly this year), Professional World Mambo Champion and 2020 Strictly finalist Karen Hauer ; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; six-time Italian Latin and Ballroom Champion Nikita Kuzmin ; 2017 & 2020 Strictly finalist Gorka Marquez ; four-time Italian Dance Championship winner Luba Mushtuk ; Polish Open Latin Champion Jowita Przystal ; and World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist Nancy Xu .

Where is the Strictly the Professionals tour 2023?

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals 2023 UK Tour takes place in the following locations on these dates;

• 02 May - Hull: Bonus Arena 7.30pm
• 03 May - Sheffield: Utilita Arena 7.30pm
• 04 May - Newcastle: Utilita Arena 7.30pm
• 05 May - Aberdeen: P&J Live Arena 7.30pm
• 06 May - Glasgow: Armadillo 7.30pm
• 07 May - Edinburgh: Playhouse 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 09 May - Salford: The Lowry 7.30pm
• 10 May - Salford: The Lowry 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 11 May - Blackpool: Opera House 7.30pm
• 12 May - York: The Barbican 7.30pm
• 13 May - Birmingham: Hippodrome 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 14 May - Birmingham: Hippodrome 2.30pm
• 16 May - Oxford: New Theatre 7.30pm
• 17 May - Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 7.30pm
• 18 May - Nottingham: Royal Centre 7.30pm
• 19 May - London: Palladium 7.30pm
• 20 May - London: Palladium 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 21 May - London: Palladium 2.30pm
• 23 May - Bournemouth: BIC 7.30pm
• 24 May - Plymouth: Pavillions 7.30pm
• 25 May - Plymouth: Pavillions 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 26 May - Portsmouth: Guildhall 7.30pm
• 27 May - Brighton: Brighton Centre 2.30pm & 7.30pm
• 28 May - Brighton: Brighton Centre 2.30pm
• 30 May - Liverpool: M&S Bank Arena 7.30pm

How long is the Strictly Professional show?

The Strictly Professional show is two-hours long , giving fans a great evening on entertainment and choreography. The 31-date tour, directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, set within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets.

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Jason said, “It is fantastic to unveil this stellar line-up of much-loved Strictly professional dancers for next year’s tour. We will be dazzling audiences across the country with the dance and choreography at the highest possible standard. To see these dancers coming together to perform on this scale is a joy for me as a director and Strictly fans are in for a real treat!”

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• Who went out of Strictly last night?
• Who is Tony Adams' wife?
• Why did Tony Adams leave Strictly?
• Who is Hamza Yassin on Strictly Come Dancing?
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