NEWS - DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE ANNOUNCES UK & IRELAND TOUR 2026–2027

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage Announces UK & Ireland Tour 2026–2027

The worldwide smash hit Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage is back, with an electrifying new UK & Ireland tour running from August 2026 through Summer 2027.

Produced by Karl Sydow in association with Lionsgate, Magic Hour Productions and Ivan MacTaggart, the production is directed by Federico Bellone and choreographed by Austin Wilks. The show brings the iconic love story of Baby and Johnny to life with sensational dancing, powerful emotion, and unforgettable songs.

On the Dirty Dancing UK & Ireland tour audiences can look forward to classics such as Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me?, and the legendary I’ve Had The Time Of My Life.

“We can’t wait to bring this amazing show back to audiences across the UK and Ireland. Now more than ever, theatre needs the excitement and joy that Dirty Dancing brings – you’ll have the time of your life!” – Producer Karl Sydow

Tour Dates – Dirty Dancing UK & Ireland 2026–2027

2026

• 27–29 Aug – Milton Keynes Theatre

• 1–5 Sep – Liverpool Empire

• 8–19 Sep – Blackpool Opera House

• 22–26 Sep – Sunderland Empire

• 29 Sep–3 Oct – Manchester Palace Theatre

• 6–10 Oct – New Theatre Oxford

• 13–17 Oct – King’s Theatre, Glasgow

• 20–24 Oct – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

• 27–31 Oct – Edinburgh Playhouse

• 10–14 Nov – Hull New Theatre

• 24–28 Nov – Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

2027

• 6–9 Jan – Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield

• 12–16 Jan – Norwich Theatre Royal

• 2–6 Feb – His Majesty’s, Aberdeen

• 9–13 Feb – Theatre Royal, Newcastle

• 23–27 Mar – Millennium Forum, Derry

• 30 Mar–10 Apr – Grand Opera House, Belfast

• 13–17 Apr – New Theatre, Wimbledon

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➡️ Tickets go on general sale from 30th September 2026 via ATG Tickets.

About Dirty Dancing On Stage

Originally opening at London’s Aldwych Theatre in 2006, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage broke records with a £15 million advance, making it the fastest-selling show in West End history. It ran for five years and played to over two million people.

Written by Eleanor Bergstein, the scriptwriter of the original 1987 film, the production stays true to the much-loved story, dialogue, and iconic characters that fans across the world adore.