Dancing with the Stars Announces First-Ever Fan Convention

The hit ABC competition show will host a three-day immersive experience in Palm Springs this summer.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Dancing with the Stars is launching its first-ever fan convention, DWTS Con, which will take place in Palm Springs, California from July 31 to August 2. The three-day event will feature live dance performances, panels, Q&A sessions, photo opportunities, exhibits, and exclusive merchandise for fans to meet their favorite pro dancers and celebrity contestants from the long-running competition show.

Why it matters

This new DWTS Con represents an exciting opportunity for the show to engage directly with its passionate fanbase, providing an immersive experience that goes beyond the televised competition. It also signals the continued popularity and longevity of the Dancing with the Stars franchise, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary on ABC.

The details

DWTS Con will be held at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs. The event will feature appearances by numerous DWTS pro dancers, including 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. Celebrity Mirrorball champions and fan-favorites 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. DWTS judge Bruno Tonioli will also make an appearance, with more talent to be announced.

  • DWTS Con will take place from July 31 to August 2, 2026.
  • The announcement of DWTS Con was made on Good Morning America on February 10, 2026.

The players

DWTS Con

A new three-day fan convention and live show event being launched by the long-running ABC competition series Dancing with the Stars.

Acrisure Arena

The venue in Palm Springs, California where DWTS Con will be held.

Dancing with the Stars

The hit ABC competition show that is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is launching its first-ever fan convention.

Witney Carson

A professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars who announced the new DWTS Con on Good Morning America.

Bruno Tonioli

A judge on Dancing with the Stars who will be appearing at DWTS Con.

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What they’re saying

“It's really cool because it's never been done before. You're going to have access to pros and celebrities, which is really fun, and we're just really excited to see you guys there.”

— Witney Carson, DWTS Pro (Good Morning America)

What’s next

More talent appearances and event details for DWTS Con are expected to be announced in the coming months leading up to the July 31 start date.

The takeaway

The launch of DWTS Con represents an exciting new way for the long-running Dancing with the Stars franchise to engage directly with its passionate fanbase, providing an immersive experience that goes beyond the televised competition and celebrates the show's 20-year legacy.