Dancer and Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse will join fellow judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood on the live tour of the BBC show, for the first time.
The 2025 Strictly Come Dancing live tour will see four seats at the judge’s desk, as Motsi Mabuse will be making her UK tour debut, joining her fellow judges for 30 live shows.
Motsi Mabuse said: “I’m thrilled to be joining my fellow TV judges Shirley, Anton and Craig on the Strictly Live Tour. I’ve heard so much about the incredible audiences that come to the shows across the country - it will be such a joy to be part of that magic - I can’t wait for January!”
Hosted by Janette Manrara, next year’s arena tour opens in Birmingham at the Utilita Arena on 17th January for the first of five shows. From there, the tour will then travel around the country visiting Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, before culminating at London’s O2 Arena on 9th February 2025.
Strictly Come Dancing live tour 2025
- 17th – 19th January - Birmingham Utilita Arena
(Friday 17th at 7.30pm, Saturday 18th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 19th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)
- 21st January - Sheffield Utilita Arena
(Tuesday 21st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)
- 22nd – 23rd January - Newcastle Utilita Arena
(Wednesday 22nd at 7.30pm and Thursday 23rd at 2.30pm & 7.30pm)
- 24th – 26th January - Glasgow OVO Hydro
(Friday 24th at 7.30pm, Saturday 25th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 26th at 1.30pm)
- 28th – 29th January Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
(Tuesday 28th at 7.30pm and Wednesday 29th at 7.30pm)
- 30th – 31st January Leeds First Direct Arena
(Thursday 30th at 7.30pm and Friday 31st at 7.30pm)
- 1st – 2nd February Manchester AO Arena
(Saturday 1st at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 2nd at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)
- 4th – 6th February Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
(Tuesday 4th at 7.30pm, Wednesday 5th at 7.30pm and Thursday 6th at 7.30pm)
- 7th – 9th February London O2 Arena
(Friday 7th at 7.30pm, Saturday 8th at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 9th at 1.30pm & 6.30pm)
The shows will feature a range of celebrity contestants from the BBC TV series and their Strictly professional dancing partners.
At the helm of the production is Craig Revel Horwood, who also directs the two-hour live show, including dances from the series and huge group numbers. The show is brought to life with the Strictly band and singers.
Craig Revel Horwood added: “Strictly fans are in for a huge treat on the live tour - it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before. Audiences will be able to enjoy all of the glitz and glamour of the TV show and see their favourite celebrities and dancers up-close and personal.”
Group rates are venues specific. For more information and to book tickets, visit strictlycomedancinglive.com.
