Fans of the television show “Dancing with the Stars” will have an opportunity to attend a new event dedicated to the series. The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.
The three-day convention is produced by Faculty in association with BBC Studios. It will feature appearances by professional dancers and former celebrity contestants from the show’s history, including 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 and Britt Stewart. Also attending are former Mirrorball Champions and fan favorites such as Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi and Ginger Zee. Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli are also set to appear.
The event will include live dance performances on a ballroom floor similar to that seen on the show. Attendees can participate in interactive panels with cast members and judges as well as photo experiences and exhibits inspired by “Dancing with the Stars.” There will be Q&A sessions and exclusive merchandise available for purchase.
Jared Paul of Faculty Productions stated: “We are so excited to bring Dancing with the Stars fans a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. 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.”
Ryan O’Dowd of BBC Studios added: “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. For years our fans have been clamoring for even more ways to engage with the show 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.”
Tickets for Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 go on sale Saturday February 14 at 10am PST through Ticketmaster (the official ticketing provider for Acrisure Arena). Early bird tickets start at $199 plus fees. Verizon customers can access a presale beginning Thursday February 12 at 10am PST until Friday February 13 at 10pm PST via myAccess in their My Verizon app. Fans interested in early access can sign up for a free Mirrorball Membership at DWTSCON.COM; this presale starts Thursday February 12 at noon PST.
VIP packages offering perks such as photos with select talent or access to hospitality areas will also be available through DWTSCON.COM. Organizers are working with local hotels in Palm Springs to provide discounted rates for attendees traveling from out of town.
