DSI TV Blog – Blackpool 100th Anniversary
27th April 2026
100 Years of Blackpool — Live to the World
There are moments in dance that define generations.
The Blackpool Dance Festival is one of them.
In May 2026, the Festival returns to the iconic Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens to celebrate its 100th anniversary — a milestone that reflects a century of tradition, excellence, and the very highest standard of Ballroom and Latin American dancing.
First held in 1920, Blackpool has become the most prestigious and influential event in the dance world. For dancers, it represents the ultimate stage. For audiences, it is where history is made — year after year.
A Once-in-a-Generation Celebration
From 16th to 29th May 2026, the world’s best dancers will gather once again in Blackpool to compete, perform, and celebrate this extraordinary centenary.
This is more than a competition.
It is a celebration of dance itself — its heritage, its evolution, and its enduring global appeal.
For many, attending Blackpool in person remains a lifelong ambition.
But for this historic year, the Festival will be shared far beyond the Empress Ballroom.
From 16th to 29th May 2026, the world’s best dancers will gather once again in Blackpool to compete, perform, and celebrate this extraordinary centenary.
This is more than a competition.
It is a celebration of dance itself — its heritage, its evolution, and its enduring global appeal.
For many, attending Blackpool in person remains a lifelong ambition.
But for this historic year, the Festival will be shared far beyond the Empress Ballroom.
Bringing Blackpool to the World
DSI TV is honoured to once again live stream the Blackpool Dance Festival, continuing a long-standing partnership that has brought this remarkable event to audiences worldwide since 2012.
Throughout the Festival, all events from the Empress Ballroom will be streamed live, allowing dancers, families, and enthusiasts across the globe to follow every moment.
In the early rounds, viewers will be able to enjoy continuous live coverage of the competition floor, capturing the scale, energy, and atmosphere that define Blackpool.
As the Festival builds towards its most prestigious events, DSI TV will deliver its full broadcast production, featuring multi-camera coverage and expert commentary, the same high standard as seen at major productions such as the International Dance Festival at the Royal Albert Hall.
This approach ensures that every stage of the competition is covered, while the defining moments are presented with the clarity, focus, and depth they deserve.
DSI TV is honoured to once again live stream the Blackpool Dance Festival, continuing a long-standing partnership that has brought this remarkable event to audiences worldwide since 2012.
Throughout the Festival, all events from the Empress Ballroom will be streamed live, allowing dancers, families, and enthusiasts across the globe to follow every moment.
In the early rounds, viewers will be able to enjoy continuous live coverage of the competition floor, capturing the scale, energy, and atmosphere that define Blackpool.
As the Festival builds towards its most prestigious events, DSI TV will deliver its full broadcast production, featuring multi-camera coverage and expert commentary, the same high standard as seen at major productions such as the International Dance Festival at the Royal Albert Hall.
This approach ensures that every stage of the competition is covered, while the defining moments are presented with the clarity, focus, and depth they deserve.
For Dancers, Families and the Global Dance Community
Whether you are supporting a competitor, following your favourite couples, or simply appreciating the beauty of dance at the highest level, this live stream brings you closer to Blackpool than ever before.
It allows families to share in the experience, wherever they are in the world.
It allows competitors to relive the moment.
And it allows enthusiasts to witness the very best of Ballroom and Latin dancing, LIVE!
Whether you are supporting a competitor, following your favourite couples, or simply appreciating the beauty of dance at the highest level, this live stream brings you closer to Blackpool than ever before.
It allows families to share in the experience, wherever they are in the world.
It allows competitors to relive the moment.
And it allows enthusiasts to witness the very best of Ballroom and Latin dancing, LIVE!
Capture the Moment
For those competing at this historic Festival, DSI TV will also offer its personal video service, providing the opportunity to preserve your performance at Blackpool, a memory to keep from this once-in-a-generation anniversary.
For those competing at this historic Festival, DSI TV will also offer its personal video service, providing the opportunity to preserve your performance at Blackpool, a memory to keep from this once-in-a-generation anniversary.
Be Part of Dance History
The 100th Blackpool Dance Festival is not simply another event.
It is a landmark moment in the history of dance.
We are proud to share it with you.
Watch the Blackpool Dance Festival 2026 live on DSI TV
https://www.dsi-london.tv/subscribe.html
The 100th Blackpool Dance Festival is not simply another event.
It is a landmark moment in the history of dance.
We are proud to share it with you.
Watch the Blackpool Dance Festival 2026 live on DSI TV
https://www.dsi-london.tv/subscribe.html
