“Dancing with the Stars” Con 2026: Everything to Know About the Competition Show’s New Fan Event
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Christopher RudolphFebruary 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
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On Feb. 10, the first-ever Dancing with the Stars fan convention was announced
The three-day event will take place in Palm Springs, Calif.
Pros and former contestants will participate, along with judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli
Get ready to sashay into the world of Dancing with the Stars.
On Feb. 10, it was announced that the long-running ABC competition series will be hosting its first-ever convention, where superfans get to mix and mingle among ballroom pros and former contestants.
“Dancing with the Stars has always been about more than just competition, it’s about courage, connection, and the unforgettable moments that bring people together through dance,” said Ryan O’Dowd, president of Unscripted, BBC Studios and executive producer of the show, in a statement.
“For years our fans have been clamoring for even more ways to engage with the show," he continued. "And we’re thrilled to have created this rare and immersive opportunity to experience the magic, the music, the movement, the emotion, and the heart that continues to make this show so special.”
It has been a standout year for Dancing with the Stars. Not only did the show celebrate its 20th anniversary on the air, it also became “the most-watched unscripted reality show on TV” in fall 2025, according to Vulture.
The most recent Dancing with the Stars season concluded in December 2025, but the party continues as fan-favorite fox trotters embark on the series' tour Dancing with the Stars Live! and then head over to the fan convention.
Here's everything to know about Dancing with the Stars Con 2026.
What is the Dancing with the Stars Con?
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Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 is a first-ever fan convention for the long-running competition series.
The multi-day event was announced on Good Morning America on Feb. 10.
"It's really cool because it's never been done before," Dancing with the Stars pro Witney Carson said on GMA. "It's a three-day immersive, an amazing convention that we're really excited about. You're going to have access to pros and celebrities, which is really fun, and we're just really excited to see you guys there."
Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will feature live dance performances on the ballroom floor, panels, Q&A sessions, interactive photo shoots, exhibits and exclusive merchandise.
Where is the Dancing with the Stars Con happening?
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Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will take place at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, Calif.
In a statement, per Variety, Jared Paul of Faculty Productions said, "We are so excited to bring Dancing with the Stars fans a truly once-in-a-lifetime event."
He continued, "For the first time ever, we’ll assemble the largest cast of pro dancers, Mirrorball Champions, and fan-favorite celebrities from throughout the show’s twenty-year history for an action-packed, full-weekend experience that will thrill audiences."
"When everyone is under one roof, anything can happen — and we can’t wait to bring the ballroom to life this summer in Palm Springs," Paul concluded.
When is the Dancing with the Stars Con?
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Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will span three days, from July 31, 2026, to Aug. 2, 2026.
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Plenty of fan-favorites will be at Dancing with the Stars Con 2026. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli will be on-hand, as will many dancing pros and former contestants.
Here's a list of who will be showing off their moves at the convention:
Pros:
Brandon Armstrong
Lindsay Arnold
Rylee Arnold
Alan Bersten
Hailey Bills
Sharna Burgess
Witney Carson
Val Chmerkovskiy
Sasha Farber
Jenna Johnson
Daniella Karagach
Pasha Pashkov
Jan Ravnik
Gleb Savchenko
Emma Slater
Ezra Sosa
Britt Stewart
Former contestants:
Hannah Brown
Danielle Fishel
Xochitl Gomez
Joey Graziadei
Elaine Hendrix
Rashad Jennings
Manda Kloots
Whitney Leavitt
Phaedra Parks
Jojo Siwa
Johnny Weir
Rumer Willis
Kristi Yamaguchi
Ginger Zee
More names will be announced leading up to the event, according to the event's website.
When do tickets for Dancing with the Stars Con go on sale?"Dancing with the Stars" season 34 finale
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Tickets for Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will be available starting Feb. 12, when the Verizon presale and Mirrorball Member presale begin.
According to the convention's site, becoming a Mirrorball Member is free and also gives presale access to the upcoming Dancing with the Stars live tour.
Any Verizon customer can participate in the Verizon presale. For more information, Verizon customers can visit myAccess in the My Verizon app.
Following the presales, the general sale for tickets starts Feb. 14 at 7 a.m. ET at the Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 website.
According to Variety, tickets for the three-day event will begin at $199 plus fees and VIP packages will also be available.
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