The official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour will return to Oxford in 2026, bringing the glitz, glamour and world-class dancing of Strictly Come Dancing to the New Theatre Oxford for two unmissable nights.
Oxford audiences can catch the show on Tuesday 05 May and Wednesday 06 May 2026, as part of a 30-date nationwide tour that opens in Stockton-on-Tees and culminates at the iconic Blackpool Opera House.
The tour showcases 11 professional dancers from the hit BBC series, fresh from the latest season of Strictly Come Dancing.
The Oxford audiences will enjoy an evening of world-class dance, stunning choreography and glamorous costumes, live and up-close from the 11 magnificent Strictly Professionals fresh from the latest series of the hit BBC show, comprising:
- Australian Dancing With The Stars favourite and new Strictly dancer Julian Caillon,
- 11-time Italian Latin American Champion 2023 Strictly winner and 2024 finalist Vito Coppola,
- undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones,
- three-time Strictly finalist Gorka Márquez,
- four-time Italian Dance Championship winner Luba Mushtuk,
- Under 21 British National Champion and 2024 Strictly finalist Lauren Oakley,
- Polish Open Latin Champion and 2022 Strictly winner Jowita Przystał,
- 10-times Cyprus National Dance Champion Michelle Tsiakkas,
- American So You Think You Can Dance 2022 winner and new Strictly dancer Alexis Warr,
- World Junior Latin American Champion 2021 Strictly finalist Kai Widdrington, and
- World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist Nancy Xu
Backed by a sensational live band, powerhouse vocalists and a striking stage set, the production delivers an electrifying mix of elegant ballroom, high-energy Latin routines and show-stopping group numbers.
Every detail – from choreography to costumes – brings the magic of Strictly to life in a thrilling live theatre experience.
Having been a familiar face on television since 2016, Gorka Márquez said: Gorka Márquez said: “Speaking on behalf of all my fabulous fellow pros, we’re super excited to be heading out on tour next year with this great show!
“The audiences should be ready to have a fantastic time when they come to watch us across the UK because we are going to give them our best performance. We can’t wait to hit the dance floor to entertain everyone. See you next year!”
As the tour travels through some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, Oxford’s New Theatre will play host to one of its standout stops, offering local audiences the chance to experience the scale, energy and polish of this major national production without leaving the city.
Last few remainig tickets for the Oxford dates are available on the New Theatre Oxford’s Website.
