By Branwen Jones,Callum Crumlish

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Strictly Come Dancing 2025 may have just begun this month, but the BBC has already mapped out a list of exciting events for next year. The annual Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is set to return in 2026, featuring a selection of this year’s contestants vying for the Glitter Ball at arenas across the UK. This series of events, scheduled to commence in January 2026, will see the stars and finalists of Strictly Come Dancing lace up their dancing shoes once more to compete for the title of best performer each night. While the celebrity line-up remains under wraps, the judges and host have been confirmed. Beloved Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood will be back at the judging table for each event next year. Ensuring everything runs smoothly, professional dancer Janette Manrara will take on the role of host for each occasion. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Nikita Kuzmin breaks silence after Dani Dyer’s sad exit LATEST: Strictly Come Dancing’s Thomas Skinner sparking concerns behind the scenes While the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour will not be coming to Wales next year, there are locations across the border that you can travel to for the event, or maybe make a few days’ trip out of it. The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour will make stops at various arenas, including Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena and London’s O2 Arena, with multiple shows each day. Performances are slated to begin at 2.30pm and 7.30pm each evening. For those eager fans wanting to secure their seats early, tickets will be available this week, with an opportunity for presale access as well, reports the Mirror . And with Christmas just around the corner, the tickets could be the perfect gift for you and your Strictly-obsessed bestie. Here’s everything you need to know about the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2026. Presale tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour have been released by Ticketmaster from Thursday, September 25, since 10am. They are distributed by Ticketmaster. It is unclear how Ticketmaster determines who is eligible for a presale code. Their website says: “If you’re eligible for the presale, you’ll receive an email with an access link. The criteria for receiving the email varies, so we can’t confirm in advance whether you’ll be eligible.” For those fortunate enough to gain access, here’s the necessary link: Purchase Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour presale tickets here. Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour tickets will go on general sale from Friday, September 26 2025, at 10am. These will be accessible to anyone wishing to purchase them. Tickets can be obtained from several online retailers, including Ticketmaster and the official Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour website here. However, Ticketmaster is expected to have the most tickets available. Here’s the link: TICKETMASTER – Purchase Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour tickets here. While discussing the forthcoming Strictly Live Tour, the show’s head judge 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!”. 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.”