Strictly Come Dancing: Launch Show

Random draw open

Strictly Come Dancing is back with our Launch Show recording.

Join our fabulous new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse as they welcome 15 brand new celebrities to the Strictly ballroom.

Who will the new celebrities be paired with? All will be revealed on the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2026!

Registration is now open to be part of the exciting Launch Show, which is recording in advance of this year's live shows on Wednesday 9 September.

Ticket Allocation

As in previous years we are operating a random draw.

You can apply for tickets for the Launch Show at any time until 10pm on Tuesday 4 August.

You can apply for a maximum of one pair of tickets.

Only apply if you intend to be the named ticket holder.

If successful please note that tickets are non-transferable. They cannot be transferred to another date or a person who is not named on the ticket.

Guaranteed Entry

Because we know how far people travel to come to see Strictly, this year anyone who is successful in the random draw will be guaranteed admission. You can read more on the Information for ticket holders page.

* Please note that published times are subject to change *

Tickets for Main Series

Tickets for the main series will be allocated in a separate random draw. If your application for tickets to the Strictly Launch Show is successful this will not preclude you from entering the random draw for tickets for the main live shows.

Access Requirements

Access requirements must be provided at the point of application.

If you would like to take advantage of the hearing loop in the studio, please tick the box on the application form to tell us about any adjustments we can make to help with accessibility, and use the text box to let us know that you will need to be able to access the hearing loop.

Terms and Conditions

For full terms and conditions and information on the application process please visit our Strictly T&Cs.

Good luck!

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  • Fab-u-lous!!!

  • Brilliant show, great experience - can say no more!

How to be in the audience

Step 1: Apply for tickets

Tickets for this show are being allocated by random draw, so when we receive your ticket request your details are added to the list of applicants. Applications are accepted until the publicised closing date/time.

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Step 2: Receive a message

Once the random draw has closed all eligible requests are entered into the draw. If successful, we notify you by text message and send your e-tickets to your email address. If unsuccessful you will be kept on the waiting list in case anyone cancels their tickets.

Step 3: Bring your tickets and ID

Remember that every guest must bring original approved photo ID.

See a full list of accepted Photo ID