Producer Karl Sydow is thrilled to announce that Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will tour the UK and Ireland from summer 2026, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Thu 27 – Sat 29 Aug 2026.

Exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion, and sensationally sexy dancing, this stage production inspired by the hit film will once again come to life, delivering a fantastic, emotional, and triumphant live experience.

Producer Karl Sydow said, “We can’t wait to bring this amazing show back to audiences across the UK and Ireland. Now more than ever, theatre needs the excitement and joy that Dirty Dancing brings – you’ll have the time of your life!”

Once again, the show will be directed by Federico Bellone and choreographed by Austin Wilks.

Seen by millions worldwide, this smash-hit stage production tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together for the most challenging – and triumphant – summer of their lives.

Featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’, and the heart-stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, this iconic show returns to the stage with all the music, magic, and romance audiences know and love.

Originally opening at London’s Aldwych Theatre in 2006, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage set a record-breaking advance of £15 million, becoming the fastest-selling show in West End history. It went on to become the longest-running show at the Aldwych Theatre, playing to over 2 million people during its triumphant five-year run.

Produced by Karl Sydow in association with Lionsgate, Magic Hour Productions, and Ivan MacTaggart (Co-Producer for Freedom Riders); written by Eleanor Bergstein, the scriptwriter of the phenomenally successful 1987 film.