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Calling all “Dancing with the Stars” fans to the dancefloor: It’s time to bust a move IRL.
The iconic reality dance competition series is hosting its first-ever fan convention, Dancing with the Stars Con 2026, this summer.
The inaugural convention will give longtime fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Emmy-winning show through a series of immersive events, including two live performances featuring “Dancing with the Stars” pro dancers, several celebrity guest appearances, panel discussions and photo ops.
“It’s really cool because it’s never been done before,” DWTS pro Witney Carson, who won Season 34 alongside celebrity partner Robert Irwin, said during an appearance on “Good Morning America.”
“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,” Carson added.
The announcement comes a month after Dancing with the Stars Live, a nationwide tour featuring the show’s alumni, kicked off its 2026 tour. The star-studded production is set to wrap its North American trek on May 13.
Here’s everything you need to know about Dancing with the Stars Con 2026.
When is Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?
Dancing with the Stars Con 2026, a three-day event, will take place July 31 through Aug. 2.
Where is Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?
Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will take place at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.
How to get tickets to Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?
All tickets for Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 cover the entirety of the three-day event. VIP packages with additional amenities are also available on the convention’s official website.
There will be several presales leading up to the general public sale, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST).
The Verizon Access presale begins Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) and runs through Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 p.m. PST (Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 a.m. EST).
The Mirrorball Member presale begins Thursday, Feb. 12, at 12 p.m. PST (3 p.m. EST), and wraps on Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 p.m. PST (Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 a.m. EST). Fans can sign up to become a Mirrorball Member on the Dancing with the Stars Con website.
The venue presale begins Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) and runs through Friday at 10 p.m. PST (Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 a.m. EST).
The Ticketmaster and Live Nation presales begin Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) and conclude on Friday at 10 p.m. PST (Saturday, Feb. 14, at 1 a.m. EST).
The Verizon Access Select Seats sale begins Saturday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) and runs through Friday, July 3, at 10 p.m. PDT (Saturday, July 4, at 12 a.m. EST).
What celebrities will be at Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?
The following “Dancing with the Stars” cast members will appear at Dancing with the Stars Con 2026:
- Brandon Armstrong
- Lindsay Arnold
- Rylee Arnold
- Alan Bersten
- Hailey Bills
- Hannah Brown
- Sharna Burgess
- Witney Carson
- Val Chmerkovskiy
- Sasha Farber
- Danielle Fishel
- Xochitl Gomez
- Joey Graziadei
- Elaine Hendrix
- Rashad Jennings
- Jenna Johnson
- Whitney Leavitt
- Daniella Karagach
- Amanda Kloots
- Phaedra Parks
- Pasha Pashkov
- Jan Ravnik
- Gleb Savchenko
- JoJo Siwa
- Emma Slater
- Ezra Sosa
- Britt Stewart
- Johnny Weir
- Rumer Willis
- Kristi Yamaguchi
- Ginger Zee
- Carrie Ann Inaba
- Bruno Tonioli
Contributing: Melina Khan, USA TODAY
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