Strictly Come Dancing is not currently on TV right now in January 2026, but the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2026 is running across the UK from 23 January to 15 February 2026.

Quick Scoop: When is Strictly on?

  • The main BBC TV series usually runs in the autumn (typically September to December each year), so the next full series is expected in late 2026, not right now in January.
  • At the moment, what’s “on” is the arena Live Tour 2026 , which is the big post-series stage version with celebs and pros performing in front of judges and a live audience.

Key 2026 Live Tour dates

Here’s when Strictly is “on” in arenas around the UK in early 2026:

  • Birmingham – Utilita Arena: 23–25 January 2026
  • Newcastle – Utilita Arena: 27–28 January 2026
  • Leeds – First Direct Arena: 29–30 January 2026
  • Manchester – AO Arena: 31 January–1 February 2026
  • Sheffield – Utilita Arena: 3–4 February 2026
  • Liverpool – M&S Bank Arena: 5–6 February 2026
  • Glasgow – OVO Hydro: 7–8 February 2026
  • Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena: 10–12 February 2026
  • London – The O2: 13–15 February 2026

All of these dates are part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2026 , which is described as running from 23 January to 15 February 2026.

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City Venue 2026 Dates
Birmingham Utilita Arena 23–25 January 2026
Newcastle Utilita Arena 27–28 January 2026
Leeds First Direct Arena 29–30 January 2026
Manchester AO Arena 31 January–1 February 2026
Sheffield Utilita Arena 3–4 February 2026
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena 5–6 February 2026
Glasgow OVO Hydro 7–8 February 2026
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena 10–12 February 2026
London The O2 13–15 February 2026

TV show vs. live tour

  • TV series: The classic Saturday-night BBC show, usually autumn to just before Christmas each year.
  • Live tour: A separate ticketed arena show in January–February where a selection of celebs and pros from the recent series perform and are scored by the judges in front of a live crowd.

If you tell me your nearest city, I can narrow down exactly when Strictly is on near you on the tour.

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