What time does Strictly Come Dancing Live finish at the Barclaycard Arena?

Find out when the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour shows end at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena so you can plan your day

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Strictly Come Dancing is on its way to Birmingham as part of its nationwide Live Tour.

Three of the judges, eight of the professional dancers and seven celebrities will be appearing at the Barclaycard Arena for three days of dancefloor drama.

The Live Tour is at the venue from Friday, January 22 to Sunday, January 24.

Performance times have been unveiled and will be essential for planning your trip.

You'll need to know how long you need to park, how much parking is likely to cost and what time you expect to get home (or wherever you might be heading afterwards).

If you're getting to and from the venue by rail, the performance times are vital for knowing what trains to catch.

For the performance on Friday, January 22, arena doors open at 6.30pm, the show starts at 7.30pm, there's a 20-minute interval at 8.35pm and the show finishes at 9.45pm.

There are two performances on Saturday, January 23. For the matinee, arena doors open at 1.30pm, the show starts at 2.30pm, there's a 20-minute interval at 3.35pm and the show finishes at 4.45pm.

For the Saturday evening performance, arena doors open at 6.30pm, the show starts at 7.30pm, there's a 20-minute interval at 8.35pm and the show finishes at 9.45pm.

Sunday also offers two performances. For the first of those, arena doors open at 12.30pm, the show starts at 13.30pm, there's a 20-minute interval at 2.35pm and the show finishes at 3.45pm.

The later performance sees arena doors open at 5.30pm, the show starts at 6.30pm, there's a 20-minute interval at 7.35pm and the show finishes at 8.45pm.

Timings are approximate so don't rely on them being exact to the minute when making other arrangements.

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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.

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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. 

Tyler West & Dianne Buswell in Strictly Come Dancing 2022

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.”

Ellie, Tyler and Will from Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 in their Strictly outfits

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.”

Hamza Yassin, Molly Rainford, Ellie Simmonds, Will Mellor and Tyler West

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.  

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 judges, Craig, Anton and Shirley

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 . 

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2023 presenter Janette Manrara on a moped wearing a ball gown

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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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 in January and February next year at arenas up and down the UK for 30 scintillating shows. Tickets will go on sale at 10.00am on Friday 22 September from StrictlyComeDancingLive.com .

The tour will open at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 19 January for the first of five spectacular performances. Then the glitz, the glamour and the sequins, together with the all-important celebrity contestants and their professional dancer partners, will travel to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues leaving a trail of glitter in their wake: Utilita Arena Sheffield, Utilita Arena Newcastle, OVO Hydro Glasgow, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, First Direct Arena Leeds, AO Arena Manchester, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and finally The O2 in London, culminating on 11 February.

Directing the Strictly Live Tour is TV Judge Craig Revel Horwood, who will once again be creating a dance extravaganza like no other, featuring a stellar line-up of talent from the current series of the smash hit BBC show, recently named Best Talent Show at the 2023 National Television Awards. And of course, the Strictly Live Tour Band and singers will be wowing arena audiences with their show-stopping tunes and harmonies. 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.

STRICTLY COME DANCING THE LIVE TOUR 2024

19 – 21 January             Birmingham Utilita Arena                                

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

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)  

Tickets: £ 35 - £ 100 (price 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

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Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2023: Who will be there and how to get tickets

Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour is returning to UK arenas but which celebs are going to be there?

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 fans will be delighted that the show will be hitting the road in 2023 as part of the Live Tour but fans are wondering who will be there and how to get tickets.

Each Saturday fans have tuned in to see their favourite celebrities compete in the show and  who is voted out of Strictly by watching the Sunday night results show. But as the series draws to a close, with the final couples leaving the contest, fans can catch them in action once more on the Strictly tour or Strictly the Professionals Tour 2023 and some pros will be competing in the Strictly Christmas special 2022 line up .

And tickets have now gone on sale - giving you even more time to snap up a pair of tickets for the shows which run from January 20th - February 12th 2023 as a Christmas gift for the Strictly fan in your life. 

Who will be on Strictly 2023 tour?

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 winner Hamza Yassin , actress Molly Rainford , Will Mellor , Ellie Simmonds , Fleur East, Helen Skelton and Tyler West are the celebrities confirmed to be going on the Strictly 2023 tour. They will be joined by Strictly professionals, Amy Dowden, Neil Jones, Robbie Kmetoni, Jake Leigh, Luba Mushtuk, Michelle Tsiakkas, and Kai Widdrington who has replaced Gorka Marquez .

Joining them, for the first time ever, all four TV judges Anton Du Beke , Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood will all star together in the Strictly 2023 tour which Janette Manrara will return to host.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, 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.”

Molly Rainford added, “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."

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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, explained, “Strictly was a 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."

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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 added, “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!"

Tyler West, whose time on the TV series came to an end when he was voted off Strictly in week eight following a nail-biting dance-off, said, “I never realised 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 favourite 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.”

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Strictly Come Dancing Tour 2023 tickets - RRP from £35-£95 each | Ticketmaster

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!

Will Mellor, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West on the Strictly 2023 tour

The 2023 tour will be directed once again Strictly Judge Craig Revel Horwood and 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. Further casting announcements around celebrities and Strictly pros will be made soon.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, tour newcomer 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!”

Meanwhile Craig Revel Horwood is "thrilled" to be back directing and judging the live tour. He added, “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 concluded, “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.”

Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas judges on Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2023

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour tickets

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour tickets are on sale now and you can book them via StrictlyComeDancingLive.com . Tickets cost £35 - £95 (bands differ between venues) and all ticket prices are subject to a booking fee and may be subject to a venue facility fee.

This year the 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.

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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Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour locations

 This Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour will visit a variety of locations across the UK - Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester, Sheffield, London, and Belfast , bringing 31 supersized sparkle-filled shows foxtrotting in January and February 2023.

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.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 tour dates

  • 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 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).

How long does the Strictly tour show last?

The Strictly tour show lasts approximately 150 minutes . 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!

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Step into the dazzling world of dance as the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour sashays its way across the UK in January and February. Get ready for an electrifying spectacle full of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment as your favourite stars take to the stage to deliver show-stopping performances that will sweep you off your feet.

The Strictly Live Tour brings everything you love about the multi-award-winning TV series to life, captivating hearts of all ages with that special Strictly magic to banish any post-Christmas blues.

The fabulous TV judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood are ready to dazzle with their wit and wisdom, whilst charismatic host Janette Manrara will guide you through this journey of dance and delight, featuring breathtaking choreography and incredible live music from the Strictly Live Tour band and singers.

Be part of the excitement as YOU step inside your favourite show and become the judge - your text votes decide who wins the coveted Glitterball Trophy at every extraordinary Live Tour performance.

So don't miss your chance to kick off 2024 with feel-good entertainment that will leave you beaming with joy and tapping your toes all the way home.

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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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Strictly Come Dancing: Dates and line-up for 2024 tour revealed

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes as Strictly Come Dancing has announced the full line-up for its 2024 live tour.

The upcoming tour will be filled with a star-studded line-up of celebrities who remain on the show as well as some that have now been eliminated.

Strictly judges Shirley Ballas , Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood will also return to take up their judging seats and It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara is back as tour host.

Head judge Ballas said she is “delighted” to the a part of the tour once again, adding: “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!”

Du Beke said he had his first Strictly tour earlier this year and 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.”

Here is everything you need to know about Strictly’s 2024 live tour…

When and where will the tour take place?

The Strictly Come Dancing live tour is set to dazzle its viewers between January and February on stages across the UK for 30 shows next year.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on strictlycomedancinglive.com – the price is between £35-£100 depending on the venue.

The tour will star at Birmingham’s Utility Arena on 19 January for the first of five performances.

The contestants and their professional partners will also be performing at the following venues: Utilita Arena Sheffield, Utilita Arena Newcastle, OVO Hydro Glasgow, M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, First Direct Arena Leeds, AO Arena Manchester, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and finally The O2 in London, culminating on 11 February.

Which stars will be on tour?

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier will pair up again with his partner, Dianne Buswell, for the tour.

He said: “I love dancing and I love Strictly, so what better way to continue this brilliant experience than on the live tour. I’ve heard from Dianne what a blast everyone has on the road, so I can’t wait to perform with her for those huge arena crowds next year.”

Former tennis player Annabel Croft will take to the floor with Graziano Di Prima, after dancing with Johannes Radebe during the TV series.

She said: “I’m used to interviewing people in front of very large crowds, but to dance in arenas for many thousands of people is going to be something else.

“Dancing every week on the TV show has been such a joy, so I can’t wait for the magic of the tour and to experience it with my new tour partner, Graziano.”

Channel 4 news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy will be back to show viewers what they missed out on. He described his time on Strictly this year as “life-changing” and said the chance to take on another challenge was “irresistible”. The broadcaster will be hitting the dance floor with Jowita Przystal.

Recently eliminated Angela Scanlon will pair up with Carlos Gu and make a dazzling comeback on the dance floor. Scanlon said she is “thrilled” to get the opportunity to continue her “amazing journey” with dance partner Carlos Gu.

Ellie Leach will be partnered up once more with Vito Coppola. The actress said the tour is going to be a “blast” and she “can’t wait for January to experience it all over again.”

Angela Rippon, who made history as the oldest contestant on the show, will team up with Kai Widdrington again. Speaking on the tour, Rippon said: “Having really challenged myself on the TV show over the last seven weeks, it’s going to be wonderful to continue the Strictly magic on the tour next year. From hosting Come Dancing to performing for over 10,000 people at The O2 – I really will have completed the ultimate Strictly journey!"

And finally, we have a fan favourite, Layton Williams, who will join forces with Nikita Kuzmin. Sharing his thoughts on the tour, Williams said he “can’t wait to dance in arenas across the country,” adding: “The Strictly tour means more sequins – lots and lots of sequins! I couldn’t think of a better way to end this fab experience.”

The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour dates for 2024

January 19-21: Utilita Arena, Birmingham (19th at 7.30pm, 20th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 21st at 1.30pm and 6.30pm)

January 23: Utilita Arena, Sheffield (2.30pm and 7.30pm)

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February 1-2: First Direct Arena, Leeds (7.30pm)

February 3-4: AO Arena, Manchester (3rd at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 4th at 1.30pm and 6.30pm)

February 6-8: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham (7.30pm)

February 9-11: The O2, London (9th at 7.30pm, 10th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, 11th at 1.30pm and 6.30pm)

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The Strictly Live Tour is back and is arriving in London with a whole range of celebrities. Though the dates are fast approaching, there's still tickets left for this special arena show.

The Strictly Come Dancing tour is popular with fans of the BBC dance show each year and will feature several members of the 2022 cast, including winners Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał. It arrives in London in February but begins touring the UK later this month.

We've rounded up everything you need to know before it commences touring - with a low amount of tickets left. Will you be attending Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour?

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As well as having the Strictly judges there, audiences are invited to 'whip out your 10 paddles' as the stars and their partners perform each night to be crowned champion of the show. The couples will each perform their most dazzling routines from the series as well as incredible group performances and awe-inspiring dances from the pros. It'll be just like watching an episode of Strictly, only bigger, better and even more sparkly.

When does it come to London?

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour arrives in London at The O2 Arena in February. Performances run from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 .

On Friday, the show will take place at 7:30pm. On the Saturday, there will be two performances; 2:30pm and 7:30pm and on Sunday at 1:30pm and 6:30pm.

The Live Tour begins on January 20 in Birmingham and will also visit Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle, Belfast and Glasgow.

Who is taking part?

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Alongside winners Hamza and Jowita, finalists Fleur East and Vito Coppola, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu will also perform. Fellow runner-up Helen Skelton will also be dancing but with Kai Widdrington rather than Gorka Marquez.

Ellie Simmonds will also be dancing with Nikita Kuzmin, Will Mellor with Nancy Xu and Tyler West with Dianne Buswell. Other professional dancers set to perform in the tour shows are Amy Dowden, Robbie Kmeton, Jake Leigh, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas.

Hamza 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."

And Helen also 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!"

As well as the audiences, judges from the show will be on hand to score them. Anton DuBeke will join Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood. Plus, former pro from the show, Janette Manrara will host the 31-date tour.

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The pair, who finished as joint runners-up in last year's series of Strictly , have announced two show dates set for the summer.

"We're BACK!" Layton wrote on Instagram today (April 17). "Absolutely buzzing to be reunited in Manchester & London for 2 shows ONLY!! Come watch us dance together for the final time... Can't waittttt. Who's coming?"

The dates are Sunday, June 30 at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and Tuesday, July 16 at the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane in London.

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Layton also revealed that there's a pre-sale taking place tomorrow (April 18) if you sign up via this link , while general sale tickets will be available from Friday (April 19).

The first date is just a few weeks after the conclusion of the 'Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour', which begins on May 1 and wraps up on June 1.

The cast of professional dancers united this week in preparation for the show , with Dianne Buswell sharing photos of the dancers getting their photos done and generally messing around.

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As well as all the dancing-related projects, Layton recently appeared in the fifth season of Bad Education , continuing the storyline of his character Stephen Carmichael now working as a teacher at his old school.

One thing he won't be doing is providing narration for BBC Three's I Kissed a Girl though, the spin-off/follow-up to the show he previously narrated, I Kissed a Boy .

"I will not be voicing that one because I'm not a lesbian, but I just want to say I'm so proud to have been part of this beautiful show," he explained to The Sun .

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The Australian-born ballroom dancer, 34, burst onto our TV screens back in 2017 with her fiery red locks which she has maintained since. The star took to Instagram on Friday to show off her latest hair transformation. 

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The dancer shared a video from her £3.5 million home in Sussex she shares with her vlogger and former Strictly contestant boyfriend Joe Sugg , 32. She was seen brushing out her red locks which were unstyled before jumping in the shower in her chic grey bathroom to wash her hair. 

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She then transformed her locks, styling her hair in bouncy mermaid waves which with the red hue, had her looking like Ariel from The Little Mermaid.

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"One of my favourite comments is “wow, your hair looks so healthy and shiny!'. All the colouring and heat that I use on it for shows, this is music to my ears," Dianne captioned the post which has already garnered thousands of likes. 

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The professional dancer recently shared that her hair had undergone a change . Having rocked red locks which have increasingly become brighter in tone, Dianne thought it was "time for a change."

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Dianne's stylist Vicky Demetriou swapped the all-over pillar-box red colour for a tamer look featuring ombréd dark roots into brighter ends with added volume thanks to new extensions. 

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Before Dianne was a professional dancer, she trained as a hairdresser so it is hardly a surprise that between her own skills and those of the Strictly hair team, her ruby red tresses always look on point.

Take a look at how her hair has evolved over the years….

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Flashback to 2017 and Dianne made her Strictly debut with red wine-hued locks which fell just below her shoulders and were styled in tight old Hollywood waves.

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In 2018 Dianne Buswell attended The British Academy Children's Awards at The Roundhouse in London with long hair pushed behind her ears featuring gelled-back wet-look roots.

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By the time her second year on Strictly came around, Dianne was sporting a side fringe and a flicky mid-length blowdry.

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In 2019, Dianne was spotted with her Strictly partner Dev Griffin at BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards donning a neat half-up style with her gorgeous red colour blended upwards to the root.

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Dianne looked effortlessly cool in a cropped tee, cargos, and a puffer jacket as she was seen leaving a hotel ahead of Strictly rehearsals in 2022 with her red hair scraped up into a high ponytail with dark roots showing for a casual undone look.

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Princess Anne wants to appear on Strictly Come Dancing according to professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova .

The Princess Royal, 73, is apparently a Strictly fan and told Nadiya, 34, she ‘wants to go on the show’ when the pair met at a ballet event last month.

What’s more, professional dancer Nadiya – who joined Strictly in 2017 and over the years has been paired with the likes of soap star Davood Ghadami , footballer David James , and Blue’s Lee Ryan – is going to suggest the senior royal to producers.

‘She is a  Strictly  fan and she wants to go on the show – she told me,’ Nadiya revealed of Princess Anne while talking to The Sun .

‘She did say that,’ she confirmed, continuing: ‘I think she would be good – there’s a lot of personality there, isn’t there?’

The star added that she’s put in a good word for Anne to producers, which she said professional dancers often do.

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‘We get that privilege, and because of the show, we end up in circles with celebrities who love Strictly,’ she said.

‘So whenever we speak with the producers I say, “What about this person?, or, “What about that person?”’

The dancer explained how the royal family ‘love’ Strictly and watch it ‘all the time’.

It comes after the Queen announced she’s one of Strictly’s ‘greatest fans’ after star Johannes Radebe presented her with a pair of steel-shod shoes at an event in Cambridge in February.

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Princess Anne isn’t the only royal interested in trying out for the glitter ball trophy, as professional dancer Johannes Radebe revealed Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh  also expressed her longing to participate in the dance competition.

He said: ‘She would love the opportunity to [compete in Strictly Come Dancing] but she can’t obviously. She has personally told me this.’

There are already  rumours  about  who might appear on the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing .

Hannah Waddingham, Nicola Peltz, Sophie Morgan, Jill Scott, and Phillip Schofield have all been rumoured to appear on the 2024 season of the show.

This year will mark 20 years since Strictly Come Dancing came to TV screens.

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