Strictly Come Dancing will be taking over the North East at the beginning of next year as the live tour makes its way to Newcastle.

The 2023 series kicked off last weekend with the launch show which saw 15 celebrities including EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier and tennis legend Annabel Croft dazzle in sequins for the first time.

This Saturday (September 23) will see the first live show of Strictly as the couples perform their week one dance, hoping to impress the judges and the audience at home.

But if you’re hoping to see the Strictly magic live in action on the next tour in Newcastle, this is everything you need to know including dates, who is part of the line-up so far and how to buy tickets.

When is Strictly Come Dancing Live coming to Newcastle?

The Strictly tour will be coming to the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on January 24 at 7.30pm and January 25 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

There will be three showings in total.

How to buy tickets for Strictly Come Dancing Live at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena

If you want to surround yourself with the glitz and glamour of the Strictly ballroom outside of the TV, presale tickets for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour in Newcastle are now available via Ticketmaster.

General tickets will go on sale from 10am on Friday, September 22.

Radio Times reports tickets could cost between £35-£100 but prices will vary depending on venues and seats.

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour dates in 2024

There are an impressive 30 dates in total, including:

Birmingham Utilita Arena: January 19-21

Friday 19 at 7.30pm, Saturday 20 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 21 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm

Sheffield Utilita Arena: January 23

Tuesday 23 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Newcastle Utilita Arena: January 24-25

Wednesday 24 at 7.30pm, Thursday 25 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

OVO Hydro Glasgow: January 26-28

Friday 26 at 7.30pm, Saturday 27 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 28 at 1.30pm

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool: January 30-31

Tuesday 30 at 7.30pm and Wednesday 31 at 7.30pm

First Direct Arena Leeds: February 1-2

Thursday 1 at 7.30pm and Friday 2 at 7.30pm

AO Arena Manchester: February 3-4

Saturday 3 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 4 at 1.30pm & 6.30p

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham: February 6-8

Tuesday 6 at 7.30pm, Wednesday 7 at 7.30pm, Thursday 8 at 7.30pm

The O2 London: February 9-11

Friday 9 at 7.30pm, Saturday 10 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday 11 at 1.30pm & 6.30pm

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Who is performing on the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour in 2024?

The tour next year will see the return of Shirley Ballas alongside Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood as the judges.

The host of It Takes Two Janette Manrara will also present the live tour.

Speaking about the 2024 tour, Janette who has recently given birth to Lyra Rose said, "What an incredible way to kick off 2024! I am always so honoured to host the live tour as it brings everything that viewers love about the Strictly TV show to thousands of people around the UK. It’s a great night out for all the family - I just can’t wait!"

The line-up of Strictly professionals and celebrity contestants taking part in the tour is yet to be announced.

You can find more information about the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour in 2024 on the official website.