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Dirty Dancing

Sunderland Empire22 September 2026 to 23 January 2027 (selected dates)

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Venue

Sunderland Empire

About the show

Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage tours UK venues with live dancing and hit songs. Age guidance 14+, runtime 2hrs 13mins. Explore tickets.

Dirty Dancing tickets and regional UK dates

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage is a live stage musical adaptation of the film, following Baby and Johnny across one pivotal summer. It is currently touring UK and Irish venues, with a cast of dancers and the show's best-known songs.

The story and format

The show tells the story of Baby and Johnny, described in the ATG listing as two fiercely independent young people from different worlds whose lives come together during a challenging and triumphant summer. The production is a live theatrical staging, not a screening or tribute concert.

Songs featured include 'Hungry Eyes', 'Hey! Baby', 'Do You Love Me?' and '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life', performed by a cast of dancers.

Practical information

The total runtime is approximately two hours and thirteen minutes, structured as two acts of roughly 55 and 58 minutes with a 20-minute interval between them. The age guidance across all listed venues is 14+.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Sunderland Empire	Sunderland	Tue 22 Sept 2026 - Sat 26 Sept 2026	On sale	Book tickets
Palace Theatre Manchester	Manchester	Tue 29 Sept 2026 - Sat 3 Oct 2026	On sale	Book tickets
New Theatre Oxford	Oxford	Tue 6 Oct 2026 - Sat 10 Oct 2026	On sale	Book tickets
King's Theatre, Glasgow	Glasgow	Tue 13 Oct 2026 - Sat 17 Oct 2026	On sale	Book tickets
Edinburgh Playhouse	Edinburgh	Tue 27 Oct 2026 - Sat 31 Oct 2026	On sale	Book tickets
Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent	Stoke-on-Trent	Tue 24 Nov 2026 - Sat 28 Nov 2026	On sale	Book tickets
The Alexandra, Birmingham	Birmingham	Tue 19 Jan 2027 - Sat 23 Jan 2027	On sale	Book tickets

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Sunderland Empire, Palace Theatre, Manchester, New Theatre Oxford, King's Theatre, Glasgow, Edinburgh Playhouse, Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

Tickets are sold by ATG Tickets, which handles checkout and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a film screening or a live stage show?

It is a live stage musical. Performers and dancers present the story and songs from the original film in a fully staged theatrical production.

What is the age guidance and how long does the show run?

The age guidance is 14+. The total runtime is approximately two hours and thirteen minutes, made up of two acts of roughly 55 and 58 minutes with a 20-minute interval.

Which venues are hosting this tour?

The UK and Irish tour includes Sunderland Empire, Palace Theatre Manchester, New Theatre Oxford, King's Theatre Glasgow, Edinburgh Playhouse, Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent, and The Alexandra Birmingham.

Where can I book Dirty Dancing tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Dirty Dancing?

Sunderland Empire: Tue 22 Sept 2026 - Sat 26 Sept 2026; Palace Theatre, Manchester: Tue 29 Sept 2026 - Sat 3 Oct 2026; New Theatre Oxford: Tue 6 Oct 2026 - Sat 10 Oct 2026; King's Theatre, Glasgow: Tue 13 Oct 2026 - Sat 17 Oct 2026; Edinburgh Playhouse: Tue 27 Oct 2026 - Sat 31 Oct 2026; Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent: Tue 24 Nov 2026 - Sat 28 Nov 2026; The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham: Tue 19 Jan 2027 - Sat 23 Jan 2027.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Sunderland Empire

4-5 High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3EX

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Train

Sunderland is the nearest station and sits within a 10 minute walk of the theatre. The Tyne and Wear Metro also serves the city, and travel is free for up to two hours before and after the performance on production of a valid show ticket.

Bus

Bus routes passing the theatre include the 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159 and 453.

Parking

The closest car park is The Bridges multi-storey, although its rooftop level has limited opening hours so it is worth checking before you set off. St Mary's and Riverside car parks are also close by. Blue Badge holders will find limited parking outside the Fire Station near the theatre, along with a drop-off area, and disabled bays on Paley Street, reached by following the one-way system along the left-hand side of the building. Traffic and parking are much busier on match days, so allow extra time.