ANAHEIM, Calif. — Dancing with the Stars Con 2026, the TV dance competition show’s first-ever fan convention, will come to Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert for three days from July 31 to Aug. 2, organizers announced on Tuesday.

“We are so excited to bring ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fans a truly once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Jared Paul of Faculty Productions, which produces the show, in a written statement. “For the first time ever, we’ll assemble the largest cast of pro dancers, Mirrorball Champions, and fan-favorite celebrities from throughout the show’s twenty-year history for an action-packed, full-weekend experience that will thrill audiences.

“When everyone is under one roof, anything can happen — and we can’t wait to bring the ballroom to life this summer in Palm Desert,” Paul said.

In addition to dance performances, panels, photo ops and exhibits, the convention will also feature past Mirrorball Champions — a mirrorball trophy goes to the winner of each season of the show — and other fan favorites who’ve competed on the show.

Past champions expected to appear at the convention include Olympic ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi, NFL running back Rashad Jennings, actress Xochitl Gomez, reality TV personality Joey Graziadei, reality TV personality Hannah Brown and actress Rumer Willis.

Other past celebrity competitors include actress Danielle Fishel, actress Elaine Hendrix, TV personality Amanda Kloots, reality TV personality Whitney Leavitt, attorney and TV personality Phaedra Parks, singer Jojo Siwa, Olympic ice skater Johnny Weir, and TV meteorologist Ginger Zee.

Professional dancers who partnered with the celebrity competitors on the series will include 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, of course, a few “Dancing with the Stars” judges, including Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli, will be present, too.

“’Dancing with the Stars‘ has always been about more than just competition; it’s about courage, connection, and the unforgettable moments that bring people together through dance,” said Ryan O’Dowd, a BBC executive and executive producer of “Dancing with the Stars.”

“For years our fans have been clamoring for even more ways to engage with the show, and we’re thrilled to have created this rare and immersive opportunity to experience the magic, the music, the movement, the emotion, and the heart that continues to make this show so special,” O’Dowd said in a written statement.

Three-day early bird tickets for the convention are priced at $199 plus fees. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale at 10 a.m. PT on Saturday, Feb. 14, at ticketmaster.com.

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