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2026 WDSF DanceSport Festival

Type:Sporting Event

Winter Gardens Blackpool, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HL

Tel: 06751 07 463

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2026 WDSF DanceSport Festival

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) returns to Blackpool for the 2026 DanceSport Festival, bringing together the world's top dancers for four days of thrilling competition, spectacular performances, and historic celebration.

Set in the iconic Winter Gardens, including the Olympic-era Empress Ballroom, the festival offers a unique opportunity to witness elite standard and Latin dancers from around the globe.

The 2026 programme features the prestigious WDSF GrandSlam, Professional Super Grand Prix, World Challenge Cup Rising Stars, and a wide range of International Open competitions.  New categories, including Solo Latin Female and expanded Juvenile and Junior divisions, provide exciting opportunities for emerging talent, while the newly introduced Team Match adds a fresh competitive twist.

Spectators can enjoy live action across two historic halls.  

Experience the passion, precision, and glamour of DanceSport in Blackpool, a festival that unites the international dance community like no other.

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Season (25 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026)

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  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

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