UK Dance Competitions 2026/27

Find upcoming UK dance competitions for the 2026/27 season.

Browse upcoming UK dance competitions, check dates and locations, and follow official organiser links when you're ready for full entry information.

Event details can change. Always confirm current information directly with the organiser before entering or making travel arrangements.

Upcoming competitions

A useful starting point for planning your competition season.

Below you'll find a selection of upcoming dance competitions, championships and youth dance events across the UK. We've linked each event back to organiser-controlled information so you can check current rules, categories, entry deadlines and availability.

Looking for everything in one place?

The UK Dance Competition Planner will organise a broader selection of competitions with dates, locations, deadlines, eligibility details and official links.

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2026/27 events

Upcoming UK dance competitions

Use the organiser links below to check the latest entry information, rules, eligibility and availability.

16–17 January 2027

Global Dance Open — Belfast Qualifier

  • Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • Type: Global Dance Open qualifier
  • Season: 2026/27
  • Organiser: Global Dance Open

A published Global Dance Open qualifying event forming part of the pathway towards the international finals.

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29–31 January 2027

Global Dance Open — Glenrothes Qualifier

  • Location: Glenrothes, Scotland
  • Type: Global Dance Open qualifier
  • Season: 2026/27
  • Organiser: Global Dance Open

A Scottish Global Dance Open qualifier within the organisation's 2027 qualification programme.

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30–31 January 2027

Energy Events — Recharged

  • Location: Newcastle
  • Venue: Utilita Arena
  • Dance day: 31 January
  • Organiser: Energy Events UK

A two-day cheer and dance event, with dance divisions including Pom, Traditional Pom, Hip Hop, Jazz and Lyrical.

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13–17 February 2027

Global Dance Open — Birmingham Qualifier

  • Location: Birmingham, England
  • Type: Global Dance Open qualifier
  • Season: 2026/27
  • Organiser: Global Dance Open

An England qualifier within the Global Dance Open international competition pathway.

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20–21 February 2027

Energy Events — Force Dance Championships

  • Location: East Kilbride
  • Venue: Caledonia Gladiators
  • Styles: Pom, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop
  • Organiser: Energy Events UK

A dedicated dance championship weekend featuring dance teams plus solo and duet opportunities across multiple styles.

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27 February 2027

U.Dance South West

  • Location: Bournemouth
  • Venue: Pavilion Dance South West
  • Type: Youth dance regional platform
  • Programme: One Dance UK

Part of the U.Dance regional programme, providing young dancers with a performance and development pathway towards the national programme.

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Details checked against One Dance UK information.
6 March 2027

Energy Events — University Championship

  • Location: East Kilbride
  • Venue: Caledonia Gladiators
  • Styles: Pom, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop & more
  • Organiser: Energy Events UK

A university-focused competition covering cheer and dance divisions including Pom, Lyrical, Jazz and Hip Hop.

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20–21 March 2027

Energy Events — Bolt Battle in the Capital

  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Venue: Royal Highland Centre
  • Dance day: 21 March
  • Organiser: Energy Events UK

A cheer and dance event with dance team categories including Traditional Pom, Pom, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Jazz.

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15–16 May 2027

Energy Events — Powered Up

  • Location: Blackpool
  • Dance venue: Blackpool Tower Ballroom
  • Styles: Pom, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz & more
  • Organiser: Energy Events UK

A Blackpool competition weekend with dance teams competing at the Tower Ballroom across multiple styles.

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6 June 2027

Miss Dance & Dance Master of Great Britain

  • Location: Blackpool
  • Venue: Winter Gardens
  • Type: National title final
  • Organiser: Miss Dance & Dance Master UK Committee

The established national final for the Miss Dance and Dance Master of Great Britain title competitions.

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Details checked against IDTA information.
12–13 June 2027

Energy Events — Energize Nationals

  • Location: Glasgow
  • Venue: Glasgow International Arena
  • Dance day: 12 June
  • Organiser: Energy Events UK

Energy Events' national championship weekend, with dance team divisions including Traditional Pom, Pom, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop.

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Always check before entering. Dates, venues, entry deadlines, categories and availability can change. Use DanceDad to discover competitions, then confirm the latest information directly with the organiser.

Want everything organised?

Plan your 2026/27 competition season without searching dozens of websites.

This page is a useful starting point. The UK Dance Competition Planner is designed to go further — bringing a broader selection of competitions together with dates, locations, published deadlines, eligibility details and official organiser links in one searchable Google Sheet.

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Before entering

Use DanceDad to discover. Use the organiser to confirm.

1. Discover

Use this page to identify competitions, championships and dance events that may suit your dancer, team or school.

2. Check

Follow the official organiser link and check current dates, rules, ages, categories, availability and entry deadlines.

3. Plan

Compare suitable events before committing to entry fees, accommodation, travel and the wider costs of competition season.

Dance competition FAQs

Questions about finding and entering dance competitions

A few useful things to know when using DanceDad to plan your competition season.

How do I find dance competitions near me?

Browse the competition listings above and check the location shown on each event card. For a wider view of the season, the UK Dance Competition Planner is designed to bring competition dates and locations together in one searchable resource.

What types of dance competitions are listed on DanceDad?

DanceDad includes a mixture of UK dance competitions, championships, qualifiers and relevant youth dance events. Styles and competition formats vary by organiser, so always check the official event information before entering.

What age can dancers start competing?

Age groups and eligibility rules are set by individual competition organisers and vary between events. Follow the official organiser link for the current age divisions and eligibility requirements.

How do I know if a competition date is still correct?

DanceDad uses organiser-controlled information when checking listings, but dates and venues can change. Always confirm the latest information directly with the organiser before paying entry fees or booking travel and accommodation.

Does DanceDad organise these competitions?

No. DanceDad is an independent discovery and planning resource. Competitions are operated by their respective organisers, and entries, rules, payments and event enquiries should be handled directly with them.

How can I submit a dance competition to DanceDad?

Competition organisers can submit an event free through the DanceDad opportunity submission form. We manually review submissions for relevance and accuracy before publishing suitable opportunities.

Are all competitions on DanceDad based in the UK?

This page focuses on competitions and relevant dance events taking place in the UK. Some organisers may operate wider international programmes or qualification pathways.

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Competition dates, venues, categories, eligibility and entry information may change. DanceDad is an independent planning and discovery resource. Always confirm current information directly with the competition organiser before entering, booking travel, accommodation or making other arrangements.

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