when is strictly come dancing 2025

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is scheduled to start in autumn 2025, with the launch show on Saturday 20 September 2025, and the first live show on Saturday 27 September 2025 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

When is Strictly Come Dancing 2025?

• The launch show for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is on Saturday 20 September 2025 , at around the early evening slot (one article notes 6:40 pm BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer).

• The first live show then follows on Saturday 27 September 2025.

• The series then continues weekly on Saturday nights through the autumn, with special themed weeks such as Halloween (noted as 1 November 2025 for the Halloween special in fan‑shared schedules).

Quick date recap

• Launch show: 20 September 2025.

• First live show: 27 September 2025.

• Halloween Week: 1 November 2025 (from circulated schedules among fans).

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