Strictly Live Tour
3 day holiday - Saturday 24th January 2026
Highlights...
- Tickets in Arena Bowl Seating
- Pre-Show Afternoon Tea Experience
- Visit Cadbury World in Birmingham
Get ready for tens across the board as 'Strictly Come Dancing Live!' waltzes into arenas across the UK for 2026! This dazzling live tour brings together your favourite celebrities and world-class professional dancers from the iconic British TV dance competition. Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke & Craig Revel Horwood all reunite on the judging panel and Janette Manrara returns as tour host. Cultural Breaks Members will have the unique opportunity to journey to the Midlands and experience ‘Strictly’ in arena bowl seating within the Utilita Arena Birmingham. Our pre-show activity is extra special as we enjoy afternoon tea in the Reverb Lounge before the performance. Expect show-stopping routines, sensational costumes, a live band, and plenty of glitz and glamour. You’ll even get the chance to vote for your favourite couple during this unmissable afternoon of sparkle, sequins, and sensational entertainment! Admission to Cadbury World is also included on the way home to round up this unique holiday.
FACT💡
Since its 2004 debut,
'Strictly' has become one of the BBC’s highest-rated shows, drawing millions of viewers weekly and inspiring the global 'Dancing with the Stars' franchise. The original ‘Come Dancing’ first aired on the BBC in 1949 and ran in various formats until 1998. It’s a national TV favourite and now you can experience the excitement live on stage! ★
Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG ★ ★ ★ ★
Located on the outskirts of the city, this welcoming 4-star hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style. The hotel restaurant features floor-to- ceiling windows with beautiful lake views, alongside a spacious terrace and bar. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with TVs, hairdryers, bathrobes, tea and coffee-making facilities, work desks, and safes. A convenient Starbucks Coffee Bar is located on-site. The hotel provides 24hr front desk service, room service, wheelchair access, and enhanced cleaning protocols. Additional amenities include a modern fitness centre, a sundries shop, laundry services, and a relaxing lounge area. A three-course evening meal is served nightly, with breakfast available each morning.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday 24th January 2026
Your chauffeur-driven car will take you to The Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross, a charming and historic coaching inn renowned for its warm, inviting atmosphere and traditional décor. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your Tour Managers who will be with you throughout the holiday, while your luggage is loaded onto the coach. Enjoy a welcome lunch accompanied by live music, with tea or coffee served, providing the perfect chance to socialise with fellow Cultural Breaks members. After lunch, we’ll board the coach for our onward journey to Birmingham. Once there, your Tour Managers will assist you with check-in at the Crowne Plaza. You’ll then have some free time before our evening meal at the hotel, which includes two glasses of wine, beer, or soft drink.
Day 2 - Sunday 25th January 2026
Start your ‘Strictly’ Sunday with breakfast at the hotel, followed by coach transfers across town to the Utilita Arena Birmingham. This spacious venue based in the heart of the city, hosts a range of events with a capacity of just under sixteen thousand. A gentle walk is required between the coach drop-off point into the Utilita Arena. Before the show, a delightful afternoon tea including sandwiches and scones will be served in the Reverb Lounge. Your Tour Managers will be on hand to assist with finding your seat in the arena bowl area before the show, and accessible facilities are available. Then, get ready to be dazzled as the ‘Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour’ kicks off with glittering costumes, incredible routines, and a spectacular live band! After the curtain falls on this unforgettable matinee, we return to the hotel to unwind before dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 3 – Monday 26th January 2026
After breakfast, your Tour Managers will assist you with hotel check-out. We then venture to Cadbury World, one of Birmingham’s most highly-rated attractions with over 18 million visitors since it opened in 1990. Discover the fascinating story of the Cadbury family and their founding of Bournville Village, a model community for factory workers in the 19th century. Trace the evolution of chocolate- making through engaging exhibits, watch expert chocolatiers at work or browse the popular gift shop. There is also the option to simply relax in the café if you prefer. The next stop is a two-course farewell lunch with a main, dessert and tea or coffee located nearby. Later, we return to The Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross for tea and cake, before your chauffeur-driven car takes you home in comfort. We hope you have a FAB-U-LOUS time!
★ SHIRLEY BALLAS, ANTON DU BEKE, & CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD ★
all reunite on the Strictly Live Tour Judging Panel and
JANETTE MANRARA
returns as tour host!
Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “The Strictly Live Tour is always the best way to start the new year. So, I can’t wait for 2026 to be back on the road and bring the magic of Strictly to fans across the country. Roll on January!”
Anton Du Beke said: “I’m back for my fourth Strictly tour and it honestly just keeps getting better and better. Sitting behind the judges; desk and watching the excitement from the audience night after night is just magical!
Craig Revel Horwood said:
“If you love the BBC series, then you will love the Strictly live tour! We bring all the glitz glamour and gorgeousness to an arena near you... It’s a FAB-U-LOUS night out for the whole family to enjoy.
Total Price of the Holiday: £1,695 per person
Deposit: £300
Balance due:
27th November 2025
Whats Included:
- Door to door cars from your home to the meeting point and return journey
- Coach travel throughout the holiday
- 2 nights in standard double rooms in the 4-star: Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG
- Full English or continental breakfast every morning
- 3-course dinner with two glasses of wine, beer or soft drink each night
- Welcome lunch with live music at The Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross
- Refreshments at The Bull Hotel on the final day
- 2-course farewell lunch on the last day
- Plus:
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Tickets to ‘Strictly Come Dancing Live!’
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Arena Bowl Seating in the Utilita Arena Birmingham
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Afternoon Tea before the ‘Strictly’ performance
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Admission to Cadbury World in Birmingham
- The services of your Tour Managers throughout your stay
- Gratuities
- V.A.T.
Room Upgrade: Upgrade to an Premium Room for an extra £135
For more information or to book call
020 4568 3377
