The BBC has confirmed the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour for 2026, with the production set to visit arenas across the UK from January through February. The tour will feature a selection of contestants from the current 2025 season competing for the Glitter Ball trophy in multiple cities. While the celebrity lineup remains unannounced, the judging panel and host have been finalized for the nationwide shows.

The tour schedule begins on January 23rd at Birmingham's Utilita Arena and concludes on February 15th at London's O2 Arena. Additional stops include Newcastle's Utilita Arena, Leeds' First Direct Arena, Manchester's AO Arena, and Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena. Each venue will host multiple performances daily, with shows scheduled for 2:30pm and 7:30pm throughout the tour's 30-show run.

Judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood will return to the judging table for all performances, while professional dancer Janette Manrara will serve as tour host. Ballas expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming tour, stating: "The Strictly Live Tour is always the best way to start the new year. So I can't wait for 2026 to be back on the road with Anton and Craig and bring the magic of Strictly to fans across the country."

Ticket presales begin on September 25th through Ticketmaster, with general sales expected to follow. The tour will feature accessibility accommodations including British Sign Language interpreters displayed on large screens during all performances. Ticket prices are anticipated to be similar to previous years, starting from approximately £41.95.

Shed Seven, the Yorkshire Britpop legends, have announced a special one-off summer 2026 performance at Halifax's Piece Hall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark 1996 album 'A Maximum High'. The band will deliver a full album performance followed by a second set of greatest hits during the Live At The Piece Hall concert series on June 6. This Halifax date will represent Shed Seven's only headline show of summer 2026, making it a particularly significant event for both the band and their dedicated fanbase.

The anniversary concert will feature special guest performances from Seb Lowe and The Guest List, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. Tickets for this exclusive event are scheduled to go on general sale at 10am on Friday, October 24, available through major ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and the Piece Hall's official website. The band's return to the Halifax venue follows their previous 2021 performance at the historic courtyard, establishing a continuing relationship with the West Yorkshire location.

'A Maximum High' represented a defining moment in Shed Seven's career, reaching the UK top 10 and selling more than 250,000 copies while spawning five Top 40 singles. Band frontman Rick Witter expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming celebration, stating the band is 'looking forward to giving A Maximum High the birthday party it deserves' and noting particular excitement about 'revisiting some of the songs we haven't played for decades.' The event promises to attract fans from across the country for what organizers describe as a 'one night only' celebratory event.

Shed Seven joins a diverse lineup of artists scheduled for the 2026 Live At The Piece Hall series, including Embrace, Ethel Cain, David Gray, Billy Ocean, Opeth and The Ks. The band's upcoming schedule also includes appearances at the Isle Of Wight Festival in June, featuring headliners Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris and The Cure, followed by a supporting performance for Richard Ashcroft at Englefield Estate in Berkshire as part of the Heritage Live series in July. Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, emphasized the significance of hosting these 'Yorkshire heroes' back at the venue for this milestone celebration.