19 amazing pictures of Amateur Ballroom Championships 2026 at the Blackpool Dance Festival

Running from 16 to 29 May 2026 at the Empress Ballroom, the Blackpool Dance Festival remains the world’s largest and most prestigious ballroom and Latin American dance competition.

First established in 1920, the event has grown into a defining fixture of the international DanceSport calendar, attracting elite amateur and professional couples, formation teams, and rising stars from more than 50 countries.

This year’s centenary edition will celebrate a century of competition, artistry, and tradition in the heart of Blackpool, with the Winter Gardens once again transformed into a showcase of precision, glamour, and global talent.

Here are 19 amazing pictures of Amateur Ballroom Championships 2026 at the Blackpool Dance Festival in Empress Ballroom.