Look: 'Dancing with the Stars' Is Getting a Fan Convention
- Dancing With the Stars announced on Good Morning America that DWTS Con, its first-ever fan convention, will run July 31 to August 2, 2026, at Acrisure Arena.
- Riding recent momentum, the franchise marking 20 years announced its first fan convention after Season 34's finale drew 9.24 million viewers, produced by Faculty with BBC Studios.
- Organizers say the weekend will include 17 pro dancers, 14 celebrity contestants, judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, with Friday welcome events, Saturday’s Mandy Moore–directed live performance, and Sunday panels, a matinee, mock competition and farewell.
- Pricing details show three-day tickets start at $199, with Verizon presale on Feb. 12 and general sale at DWTSCON.com on Feb. 14.
- Producers framed the event as a rare chance to 'bring the ballroom to life' in Palm Springs, calling it 'HISTORY IN THE MAKING,' on Tuesday, according to DWTS official X feed.
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Dancing with the Stars Con brings ballroom magic to Palm Springs for the first fan convention
Dust off your dancing shoes! The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con is coming to Palm Springs this summer. Featuring pros, judges and stars like Robert Irwin and JoJo Siwa, this three-day event is the ultimate fan experience. Tickets go on sale Feb. 14.
First-ever 'Dancing with the Stars Con' coming to Acrisure Arena
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A celebration of all things Dancing With the Stars is coming to the Coachella Valley. The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con will be held from July 31 through August 2 at Acrisure Arena. The announcement was made on Good Morning America on Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica) The three-day celebration of "Dancing with the Stars," produced by Faculty in…
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What You Need To Know About The 'DWTS' Announcement Of Its First Can Convention
Dancing With the Stars is bringing the ballroom to life with its first fan convention and live show, which kicks off this summer. On Tuesday, Good Morning America announced the news, stating that the Dancing With the Stars convention will be a three-day immersive experience for fans, allowing them to meet some of their favorite professional dancers and former celebrity contestants while taking in everything the event has to offer, according to V…
“Dancing with the Stars” Con 2026: Everything to Know About the Competition Show’s New Fan Event
'DWTS' fans will get to experience the ABC competition show in a different way"Dancing with the Stars" season 34 finale Eric McCandless/Disney via GettyNEED TO KNOWOn Feb. 10, the first-ever Dancing with the Stars fan convention was announcedThe three-day event will take place in Palm Springs, Calif.Pros and former contestants will participate, along with judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno TonioliGet ready to sashay into the world of Dancing with…
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