'Dancing with the Stars' 2026 tour will feature seven season 34 fan-favorites — here's everything we know
'Dancing With The Stars' Season 34 may have ended, but the countdown for the upcoming 2026 live tour has begun. During the grand finale of 'DWTS' Season 34, which aired on November 25, it was announced that seven of the celebrity contestants would be joining the live shows on select dates. As per Just Jared, the five finalists, Elaine Hendrix, Alix Earle, Dylan Efron, Jordan Chiles, and winner Robert Irwin, along with Andy Richter and Danielle Fishel, will be part of the show. Additionally, pro dancer Witney Carson will appear as a special guest on the live tour, set to kick off in January 2026.
The other pros who will be on the 'DWTS' 2026 live tour include Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, and Hailey Bills. However, fan-favourite pro dancer Rylee Arnold won't be present. Last month, Arnold disclosed that she'll be skipping the 'DWTS' live tour to focus on her health. According to US Weekly, Arnold took to her Instagram Stories and wrote, "So sad I won't be on the DWTS tour this year. Being on tour the last two years was seriously the most amazing experience ever. I've made the best memories and met the best people. This year, I had to make the hard decision to sit it out and focus on my health, especially with managing my Type 1 diabetes, which can be tricky on the road. I'm gonna miss it SO much, but I'll definitely be cheering everyone on and can't wait to come watch.”
In case you're wondering, let us share with you that the 'DWTS' 2026 live tour will kickstart with a show in Akron, Ohio, on January 22, 2026, and it will conclude with a final show in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 2. All the information regarding the tour is available on Ticketmaster. Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore, well-known for her works on 'La La Land' and 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour', will direct and choreograph the tour, which will comprise some memorable dance routines from 'DWTS' Season 34 and a few new dance performances created exclusively for this production.
This will be the first time in the last five years that married pro dancers Chmerkovskiy and Johnson will feature the entire length of the tour. During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Chmerkovskiy talked about the upcoming tour and shared, "We took a moment to have a child and enjoy our off-season. But man, what a treat to be back on the road and to do it at a time when the show is in its peak again and experiencing this incredible renaissance with a whole new audience. I'm very excited to get out on the road."
