UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 01, 2026 / Strictly fans can swap Saturday night on the sofa for the real thing next spring, as some of the show’s best-known professional dancers head to Staffordshire, Windsor and South Wales for Donaheys’ Dancing With The Stars Experiences.

Anton Du Beke, Katya Jones, Kai Widdrington, Lauren Oakley, Aljaž Škorjanec, Janette Manrara and Giovanni Pernice are among the stars confirmed for 2027, alongside exciting new additions Julian Caillon and Alexis Warr.

For more than two decades, Donaheys has been turning a love of Strictly into an incredible immersive experience. Over 20,000 people have attended its Dancing With The Stars Weekends, spending three days surrounded by their favourite dancers. With live music and plenty of opportunities to try out a variety of different dance classes, the weekends are as close as fans can get to stepping inside the magic themselves and make for a perfect Christmas gift this festive season.

Guests can learn routines directly from the professional dancers before seeing them perform spectacular showcases just a few feet from their tables.  The Strictly names will be joined by British Showdance Champions David Cockram and Rosie Ward, Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou and Maria Tsiatsiani, and Team Warren and Kristi Boyce. Making a triumphant return will be the Tony Greenwood Big Band, providing the soundtrack for the weekend, and there will also be talks from the dancers and red-carpet photo opportunities.

“Watching Strictly on a Saturday night is fantastic, but imagine actually learning to dance with the stars, meeting them, and then watching them perform just a few feet away. That’s the magic of a Donaheys weekend,” says organiser Paul Donahey. “For 2027, we’re bringing together another incredible star-studded line-up, including some exciting new faces. Our guests won’t just be watching the dancing – they’ll become a part of it!”

The first experience takes place from 5–7 March 2027 at the 4* Alton Towers Resort Hotel in Staffordshire, where Julian and Alexis will appear alongside Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, and Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara.

From there, the experience travels to the 4* De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor from 19–21 March. This time Anton Du Beke heads the Strictly line-up, with Julian and Alexis returning alongside Aljaž and Janette. Set within more than 40 acres, the historic estate gives guests plenty of space to switch off between a busy programme of dancing and evening entertainment.

The final date takes Donaheys to the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel & Spa in Newport from 16–18 April. Julian and Alexis will complete their trio of appearances, sharing the bill with Anton, Kai, Lauren, and Giovanni.

With dance tuition, professional performances, live music, evening dancing, and black-tie celebrations all packed into three days, it’s perhaps no surprise that one recent guest described a Donaheys weekend as “an experience of a lifetime… every time”. Bookings for 2027 are already strong, with more than half the places at Alton Towers and Beaumont Estate already snapped up and just 15 rooms remaining at Celtic Manor.

Dates & Venues 2027

• 4* Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Staffordshire - 5-7 March 2027 https://www.donaheys.co.uk/events/dancing-with-the-stars-weekend/
• 4* De Vere Beaumont Estate Hotel, Old Windsor - 19-21 March 2027 https://www.donaheys.co.uk/events/dancing-with-the-stars-weekend-beaumont-estate/
• 5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel & Spa, Newport -16-18 April 2027 https://www.donaheys.co.uk/events/weekend-break-with-the-stars-of-strictly-come-dancing/

Highlights

• Learn routines from Strictly professionals and championship dancers
• Watch the 2027 line-up perform live throughout the weekend
• Enjoy ballroom dancing and the Tony Greenwood Big Band
• Meet the dancers through Q&As and photo opportunities
• Dress up for black-tie evenings filled with music and dancing
• Spend three days at leading 4* and 5* UK resorts
• Dinner, bed, and breakfast included

To find out more about Donaheys or to reserve a place for 2027, visit: https://www.donaheys.co.uk/events/