Get ready to be swept off your feet because 'Dancing With the Stars' is stepping off the screen and into your world with an event that promises to be as dazzling as the show itself! After a record-breaking season that left fans clamoring for more, the beloved series is bringing the glitz and glamour of the ballroom to life with Dancing With the Stars Con, a fan event like no other. But here's where it gets exciting: this isn't just any convention—it's a three-day extravaganza in Palm Springs, California, from July 31 to August 2, at the Acrisure Arena, featuring an unprecedented lineup of 17 professional dancers and 14 fan-favorite celebrities.
Among the pros gracing the event are Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, and Britt Stewart. And that’s not all—former contestants and Mirrorball Trophy winners like Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Ginger Zee will also be in attendance. Even judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli are joining the fun, with more surprise guests on the way.
But here's where it gets controversial: is this event just a fan’s dream come true, or does it risk oversaturating the 'Dancing With the Stars' brand? While Ryan O’Dowd, president of unscripted at BBC Studios, insists that the show has always been about “courage, connection, and unforgettable moments,” some might argue that turning it into a full-blown convention could dilute its magic. O’Dowd counters, “Our fans have been asking for more ways to engage, and we’re thrilled to deliver this immersive experience.”
The event itself promises to be a whirlwind of activity, featuring two live dance performances, exclusive merchandise, interactive photo ops, fan experiences, and live panels. Produced by Faculty in association with BBC Studios, this is being billed as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity. Jared Paul of Faculty Productions teases, “When everyone is under one roof, anything can happen—and we can’t wait to bring the ballroom to life this summer.”
Tickets start at $199 for a three-day pass, with presale beginning on February 12 and general public sales opening on February 14 at 10 a.m. PT on DWTSCON.com. But here’s the real question: will this event live up to the hype, or will it leave fans wanting more of the show’s traditional format? Let us know what you think in the comments—are you excited to attend, or do you prefer to keep the magic of 'Dancing With the Stars' on your TV screen?
