See the Saturday night TV show in person when the Strictly Come Dancing Live show comes back to Manchester in January 2026.Joshua Boyles Technology, gaming and entertainment affiliates writer
09:57, 19 Oct 2025
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Strictly Come Dancing Live is coming back to Manchester in 2026.(Image: Marc Brenner | BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing fans are no doubt currently enjoying the latest season of the show airing on weekends with a whole new set of celebrities dancing it out to lift the mirror ball trophy. The series finale is set to air on Saturday, December 20 – but series fanatics don’t need to wait another nine months to get their fix.
The Strictly Come Dancing Live show is set to return to Manchester in 2026 with four showings across two dates at the end of January. The show will see judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood judging routines from a set of recognisable dancers from the TV show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman sadly won’t be hosting like they do on TV, but they’ll instead be replaced by Janette Manarara who currently hosts the secondary Strictly show ‘It Takes Two’ on BBC 2. There’s currently no word on which of the professional dancers will be taking part in the Manchester shows, although a roster is sure to follow swiftly.
Speaking about the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour, Shirley Ballas said: “The Strictly Live Tour is always the best way to start the new year. So I can’t wait for 2026 to be back on the road with Anton and Craig and bring the magic of Strictly to fans across the country. Roll on January!”
Her co-judge Craig Revel Horwood added: “If you love the BBC series, then you will love the Strictly live tour! We bring all the glitz, glamour and gorgeousness to an arena near you, so fans can enjoy the spectacle of the TV show and their favourite celebrities and dancers up-close and personal. It’s a FAB-U-LOUS night out for the whole family to enjoy.”
The show will be hosted at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1. Here’s the information you need to know regarding where to buy tickets:
Strictly Come Dancing Live 2026
From £43.22
ATG Tickets
Book tickets to see Strictly Come Dancing Live 2026 here.
How to book Strictly Come Dancing Live tickets
Tickets for Strictly Come Dancing Live in Manchester are only available to book via ATG Tickets. Prices start at £43.22, although prices can increase depending on the seating location and extras package.
There are four showings to choose from with a matinee and evening show on each day of the weekend. Saturday and Sunday lunchtime both have great availability still available, but Sunday evening is selling out fast.
Here are all the date and times for Strictly Come Dancing Live at the Manchester AO Arena:
- Saturday, January 31 – 13:30
- Saturday, January 31 – 19:30
- Sunday, February 1 – 13:30
- Sunday, February 1 – 19:30