Yahoo News Strictly Come Dancing live tour: Line-up and how to get tickets
Where are the Strictly stars performing on the live tour in 2024?
Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Angela Rippon lead the stars joining the Strictly live arena tour in 2024.
The Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball Trophy is in sight and three of the stand out celebrities have already been recruited for the tour next year.
The Strictly stars will take to the road next January and February to entertain people across the country - using all of their dancing skills.
Here’s everything you need to know about the live shows, including how to get tickets.
How can I get tickets for the Strictly live tour?
Buy Strictly live tour tickets
Tickets for the Strictly live tour are on sale now via Ticketmaster, priced between £35 and £100.
The 2024 tour will open at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on 19 January before the dancers pack their bags and travel across the country to perform at some amazing UK venues.
See the full list of dates below:
January 2024
Friday 19 January – Birmingham Utilita Arena (7.30pm)
Saturday 20 January – Birmingham Utilita Arena (2.30pm and 7.30pm)
Sunday 21 January – Birmingham Utilita Arena (1.30pm and 6.30pm)
Tuesday 23 January – Sheffield Utilita Arena (2.30pm and 7.30pm)
Wednesday 24 January – Newcastle Utilita Arena (7.30pm)
Thursday 25 January – Newcastle Utilita Arena (2.30pm and 7.30pm)
Friday 26 January – OVO Hydro Glasgow (7.30pm)
Saturday 27 January – OVO Hydro Glasgow (2.30pm and 7.30pm)
Sunday 28 January – OVO Hydro Glasgow (1.30pm)
Tuesday 30 January – M&S Bank Arena (7.30pm)
Wednesday 31 January – M&S Bank Arena (7.30pm)
February 2024
Thursday 1 February – First Direct Arena Leeds (7.30pm)
Friday 2 February – First Direct Arena Leeds (7.30pm)
Saturday 3 February – AO Arena Manchester (2.30pm and 7.30pm)
Sunday 4 February – AO Arena Manchester (1.30pm and 6.30pm)
Tuesday 6 February – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (7.30pm)
Wednesday 7 February – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (7.30pm)
Thursday 8 February – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (7.30pm)
Friday 9 February – The O2 London (7.30pm)
Saturday 10 February – The O2 London (2.30pm and 7.30pm)
Sunday 11 February – The O2 London (1.30pm and 6.30pm)
Which Strictly stars are going to be on the tour?
Coronation Street actor Leach, 22, is the favourite to win Strictly, alongside her partner Vito Coppola, thanks to her impressive Strictly journey so no doubt fans will be delighted to see she has signed up to the tour.
Bad Education star Williams, 29, too has wowed everyone with his dancing ability - although his appearance hasn’t been without drama as many have questioned whether his West End experience gives him an advantage on Strictly.
Award-winning broadcaster Angela Rippon, 79, who is the oldest star in the competition showed no signs of slowing down any time soon with her plans to tackle the tour.
Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas will join Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood for the judging panel this year too.
It Takes Two host and former Strictly dancer Janette Manrara, who recently welcomed her daughter Lyra, will host the Strictly Come Dancing tour.
More casting news will follow.
What did the Strictly celebs say about the tour?
The Strictly Come Dancing contestants shared their excitement to be taking part in the tour across the country with the professional dancers.
Speaking about the upcoming tour, Ellie Leach said: “I said before that appearing on Strictly was a dream come true and now, I will get to be on the tour as well! I can’t wait for January to experience it all over again – it’s going to be a blast!”
Layton Williams said: “The Strictly tour means more sequins - lots and lots of sequins! I couldn't think of a better way to end this fab experience. I can’t wait to dance in arenas across the country and meet all the fans that have supported my journey.”
Angela 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!”
Who decides who wins the Strictly tour?
It is the arena audiences who have the power to cast the deciding verdict of who lifts the Glitterball Trophy at the end of each show.
The infamous Strictly judges share their invaluable dancing knowledge - offering advice to the dancers as well as revealing their scoring paddle.
But the final decision always remains in the power of the audience for the Strictly tour, who have to text for their favourite couple.
Special host
Following the success of last year, each performance will host a British Sign Language interpreter.
They 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.
