'Dancing with the Stars: Live!' brings 2027 arena tour to Columbus Feb. 18

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1. 'Dancing with the Stars: Live' to hit the ballroom floor in Columbus

   Kate Shields

   Published October 7, 2026 · Accessed October 7, 2026

   Supporting evidence (1)

   • Producers announced Wednesday that the "Dancing with the Stars: Live!"

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     Dancing with the Stars pros and celebrities will cha-cha into the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 18 as a part of their season 35 live tour, DWTS announced Wednesday.

2. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/dancing-stars-arena-tour-houston/

   houston.culturemap.com

   Accessed October 7, 2026

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   • The 2027 production marks a significant expansion into major sports arenas across 60 North American cities, shifting away from the smaller and mid-sized venues used on previous tours.

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     This will be the first time the show has been performed in arenas; previous tours have utilized smaller, mid-sized venues.

   • The tour is scheduled to launch Jan. 21, 2027, in Manchester, New Hampshire, and will travel throughout the United States and Canada over three months, including Ohio stops in Cincinnati and Cleveland before arriving in Columbus.

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     The dancers will travel to a potentially exhausting 60 cities in the U.S. and Canada over the course of three months, starting in Manchester, New Hampshire on January 21.

   • The touring cast will feature professional dancers seen on the television series, including returning co-host Emma Slater alongside Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart and Adele Zaikman.

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     The tour will feature many of the professional dancers seen on the current season of the program, including Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Emma Slater (returning as co-host), Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, and Adele Zaikman.

   • For the first time, the live tour will also feature members of the DWTS troupe, including Kamri Peterson, Onye Stevenson, Jaxon Willard and Carter Williams.

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     In addition to the professional dancers who are partnered with celebrities on the TV show, the tour will feature the DWTS troupe for the first time, including Kamri Peterson, Onye Stevenson, Jaxon Willard, and Carter Williams.

   • Tickets for the general public go on sale at 10 a.m.

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     Tickets for Dancing with the Stars: Live! go on sale to the public on Tuesday October 13 at 10 am at DWTSTour.com.

3. https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/dancing-with-the-stars-live-tour-baltimores-cfg-bank-arena

   foxbaltimore.com

   Accessed October 7, 2026

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   • Celebrity guest stars will be announced later, and Emmy-winning choreographer Mandy Moore, known for "La La Land" and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, will direct the production.

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     The new production will be directed by Emmy-winning choreographer Mandy Moore, whose credits include “La La Land” and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.

   • Early ticket access opens with a Mirrorball presale starting at 10 a.m.

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     A Mirrorball presale, including access to VIP packages, begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.

   • Tour organizers said VIP options may include premium seating, a meet-and-greet photo opportunity, an interactive cast experience and exclusive merchandise.

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     VIP packages may include premium seats, a meet-and-greet photo opportunity, an interactive experience with members of the touring cast and exclusive merchandise, according to organizers.