Dancing with the Stars Live has officially announced its extensive 2027 national tour. The production brings high-energy ballroom routines and theatrical spectacles to multiple venues across New York State. The upcoming 60-stop North American production kicks off on January 21, 2027. It features significant milestones for the franchise, including its very first performance at New York City’s legendary Madison Square Garden.
The nationwide tour will visit two key Upstate New York venues alongside its major New York City debut. The complete schedule for the Empire State dates includes:
- KeyBank Center (Buffalo, NY): Friday, January 22, 2027
- Madison Square Garden (New York, NY): Friday, February 5, 2027
- MVP Arena (Albany, NY): Friday, February 12, 2027
Production announcements indicate that the upcoming run marks a notable expansion for the live format. It features larger arenas and an expanded ensemble cast. Jared Paul of Faculty Inc., the tour’s production company, shared enthusiasm for the upcoming run in a press release. He stated that the creative team is designing an all-new spectacle for fans nationwide.
Star-Studded 2027 Tour Cast and Creative Team
The 2027 touring cast features a roster of fan-favorite professional dancers from the hit ABC competition series. The lineup includes Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, and Adele Zaikman. Pro dancer Emma Slater will return to the stage as the tour’s co-host.
For the first time in the live production’s history, the official Dancing with the Stars Troupe will join the main cast on the road. Troupe members Kamri Peterson, Onye Stevenson, Jaxon Willard, and Carter Williams will perform alongside the professional headliners.
Additionally, specific cast members will appear during select portions of the tour. Rylee Arnold is scheduled for appearances from January 21 through February 13, February 23 through March 20, and March 31 through April 11. Sharna Burgess will participate in dates from February 17 to 21 and March 22 to 27.
Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore returns to direct the live production. She is known for her acclaimed work on La La Land and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Faculty Productions produces the show in association with BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions. Live Nation and NS2 promote the tour.
Ticket Information and Sales Schedule
General public ticket sales for the Dancing with the Stars Live 2027 tour officially begin on Tuesday, October 13, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster and the official tour website, DWTStour.com. Early access presales, including the Mirrorball membership presale, began on Thursday, October 8. Fans looking to attend individual stops should check the official tour portal for venue-specific seating charts, entry policies, and cast availability updates.
