With the Strictly Come Dancing final just around the corner, fans of the show are starting to turn their attention to the upcoming live tour, which is set to take place in the new year. The 20-date event will see some of the stars of the 2017 series taking to the dance floor once again to wow audiences across the country with their fancy footwork – but how can you get involved? HELLO! Online has found put everything you need to know about the upcoming Strictly tour, from the dates and venue to the celebrity line-up. Scroll down for more…
Who?
Organisers have confirmed that reigning Strictly champion Ore Oduba will be hosting the live tour, with Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell also taking part.
Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice will be taking part in the Strictly live tour
Joining them are the following celebrities and professional dancers:
Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec
Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez
Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse
Joe McFadden and Katya Jones
Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova
Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton
Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice
Gemma Atkinson and her professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec
When?
The tour will begin in Birmingham on 19 January and will travel across the country before ending on 11 February at The O2 Arena in London.
Here are the confirmed dates and venues:
Friday 19th January, Birmingham Arena
Saturday 20th January, Birmingham Arena
Sunday 21th January, Birmingham Arena
Tuesday 23th January, Newcastle: Metro Radio Arena
Wednesday 24th January, Newcastle: Metro Radio Arena
Thursday 25th January, Leeds: First Direct Arena
Friday 26th January, Leeds: First Direct Arena
Saturday 27th January, Manchester Arena
Sunday 28th January, Manchester Arena
Tuesday 30th January, Belfast: SSE Arena
Wednesday 31st January, Belfast: SSE Arena
Friday 2nd February, Glasgow: SSE Hydro
Saturday 3rd February, Glasgow: SSE Hydro
Sunday 4th February, Glasgow: SSE Hydro
Tuesday 6th February, Nottingham: Motorpoint Arena
Wednesday 7th February, Nottingham: Motorpoint Arena
Thursday 8th February, London: SSE Arena Wembley
Friday 9th February, London: SSE Arena Wembley
Saturday 10th February, London: The O2 Arena
Sunday 11th February, London: The O2 Arena
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Tickets
Tickets for the Strictly tour went on pre-sale on 20 September, and on general release a short while later. Most tickets start at around £51 – but check with the seller as prices may vary.