The First-Ever 'Dancing With the Stars' Con Is Happening — And the Guest List Is Huge

Dancing with the Stars revealed today that it is holding its first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con this coming summer in Palm Springs, CA at the Acrisure Arena.

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will be a celebration of all things DWTS. Fans of the hit ABC reality series will be able to get close to all the action when the ballroom comes to life, including live dance performances, live panels, interactive photo experiences, exhibitions and more.

Here’s everything to know about the first-ever “Dancing with the Stars Con.”

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When is Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will take place Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2.

Where is Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?

Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 will be held at the Acrisure Arena.

What will happen at Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?

Designed to celebrate the iconic television series and its passionate fan base, Dancing with the Stars Con will offer two live dance performances featured on the ballroom floor, interactive live panels with your DWTS favorites, interactive photo experiences, exhibits, Q&A sessions, exclusive merchandise and unique fan experiences inspired by the hit show that’s just celebrated 20 years on air.

Which former DWTS celebrities will be at Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?

The guest list for Dancing with the Stars Con includes standouts from a number of different seasons, including a few Mirror Ball Trophy winners! Here’s the full lineup:

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
Ginger Zee

Which DWTS pros will be at Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?

Of course, where there’s DWTS, pros can’t be far behind! Here are all the seasoned professionals who will be at the con:

Brandon Armstrong
Lindsay Arnold
Rylee Arnold
Alan Bersten
Hailey Bills
Sharna Buress
Witney Carson
Val Chmerkovskiy
Sasha Farber
Jenna Johnson
Daniella Karagach
Pasha Pashkov
Jan Ravnik
Gleb Savchenko
Emma Slater
Ezra Sosa
Britt Stewart

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Which Dancing with the Stars judges will take part in Dancing with the Stars Con 2026?

Carrie Ann Inaba
Bruno Tonioli

How to get tickets to Dancing with the Stars Con 2026

Tickets and VIP Packages go on sale Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. PT at DWTSCON.com. 3-Day Early Bird tickets start at $199 plus fees.

Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 in the U.S – no strings attached, simply for being a Verizon customer. The presale runs from Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. PST to Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 p.m. PST. Visit myAccess in the My Verizon app for more details.

Fans who want early access to the best seats and VIP perks can sign up for a Mirrorball Membership. This membership is free. Mirrorball Member Presale starts Thursday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. PST. Visit DWTSCon.com to sign up now.

VIP Packages and VIP Upgrades will be available for DWTS CON 2026. VIP packages and upgrades vary and may include solo or group photos with a selection of DWTS CON talent, VIP Hospitality Area, Friday welcome event with select DWTS CON talent, Exclusive Merch, crowd free shopping and much more. Head to DWTSCon.com for more information.

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