Dancing With the Stars Live Tour 2026: 74 Cities, Fan Favorites & Surprise Stars

Ballroom fans, get ready — Dancing With the Stars Live Tour 2026 is officially returning to stages across America, promising months of glittering choreography, star-studded appearances, and high-energy spectacle. Running from January through May, the tour will visit 74 cities nationwide, launching in Akron, Ohio, and concluding in Salt Lake City, Utah. For millions of viewers who follow the hit ABC competition series, the tour offers a rare chance to experience the magic of DWTS up close and in person.

Fan-Favorite Pros Take Center Stage

The heart of the tour is its professional dancers — the performers whose skill and charisma drive the franchise. Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson, one of the show’s most beloved married duos, headline the 2026 tour. The pair will be joined on the road by their young son, adding a meaningful personal layer to their performances.

The tour lineup features returning stars Emma Slater, Britt Stewart, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Ezra Sosa, and Hailey Bills. Emmy Award–winning choreographer Mandy Moore will oversee the creative direction, crafting a mix of fan-favorite routines, new numbers, and viral TikTok-inspired choreography designed exclusively for the live stage.

Fans of DWTS Season 34 will be delighted to know that several finalists — including Dylan Efron, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, Robert Irwin, Danielle Fishel, Andy Richter, and Elaine Hendrix — are scheduled to appear at select tour stops. Some shows will also feature surprise celebrity cameos, though producers emphasize that these appearances are limited to special nights.

Utah Emerges as a DWTS Talent Pipeline

Behind the scenes, Utah continues its surprising rise as a ballroom hotspot. An ABC4 feature recently highlighted Center Stage Performing Arts in Orem — a training academy that has produced eight DWTS professionals since 1991. With more than 700 students and 50 instructors, the studio blends dance, acting, and vocal training into a performance-focused curriculum.

Alex Murillo, the studio’s CEO, credits their success to cross-disciplinary training and rigorous development. Many current DWTS pros, including Riley and Ezra Sosa, began their journey within its walls. Kamri Peterson, a former DWTS Juniors competitor, also trains there and hopes to join the main cast one day.

Coach Sasha Saltukhov says watching former students succeed nationally fuels the studio’s drive. “This is a unique space that can produce amazing talent. They come back every year and search for new people because they know what kind of product Center Stage delivers,” he explained.

Ticket Information and VIP Experiences

Tour organizers promise an immersive audience experience without TV commercial breaks. Fans can expect direct interaction with dancers, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive city-to-city variations. Tickets are primarily available through Ticketmaster, but select venues also sell direct. Prices vary by location, with premium and VIP packages offering perks such as backstage photo opportunities and meet-and-greets.

Organizers advise early booking, as top-tier seats are expected to sell quickly.

A Celebration of Movement and Connection

From Latin to contemporary, quickstep to freestyle, each performance showcases athleticism, precision, and storytelling. Whether audiences follow DWTS for competition drama or heartfelt personal journeys, the live tour captures the emotional power that has made ballroom a cultural phenomenon.

For longtime fans and newcomers alike, the DWTS Live Tour 2026 is a celebration of passion, perseverance, and community — proving that the right dance can bring people together in extraordinary ways.