The official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour is back for 2026 – bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever before, with a sensational line-up of 11 professional dancers from the nation’s favourite TV show.
The dance extravaganza, showcasing the exceptional talent of these hugely popular professional dancers from the smash hit BBC show, is coming to Connexin Live, Hull on Thursday 28th May 2026.
Audiences will enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography, and glamorous costumes, live and up-close from the Strictly Professionals fresh from the latest series of the hit BBC show.
Strutting his stuff on our TV screens since 2016, Gorka Márquez is Strictly’s longest serving male dancer. Gorka said: “Speaking on behalf of all my fabulous fellow pros, we’re super excited to be heading out on tour next year with this great show!
“The audiences should be ready to have a fantastic time when they come to watch us across the UK because we are going to give them our best performance. We can’t wait to hit the dance floor to entertain everyone. See you next year!”
Joining Gorka in the all-star professional line-up is Australian ‘Dancing With The Stars’favourite and new Strictly dancer Julian Caillon; 11-time Italian Latin American Champion, 2023 Strictly winner and 2024 finalist Vito Coppola; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; four-time Italian Dance Championship winner Luba Mushtuk; Under 21 British National Champion and 2024 Strictly finalist Lauren Oakley; Polish Open Latin
Champion and 2022 Strictly winner Jowita Przystał; 10-times Cyprus National Dance Champion Michelle Tsiakkas; American ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ 2022 winner and new Strictly dancer Alexis Warr; World Junior Latin American Champion 2021 Strictly finalist Kai Widdrington; and World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist Nancy Xu.
This promises to be the ultimate night out featuring show-stopping choreography, a sensational live band, powerhouse vocalists, dazzling costumes, and a stunning set.
Tickets for Strictly The Professionals at Connexin Live, Hull go on sale at 10am on Friday 3rd October. You can find out more and book tickets at www.connexinlivehull.com or by visiting Connexin Live’s only official ticketing partner AXS.
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