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UDO WORLD STREET DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
Winter Gardens, 97 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL, GB
August 12th 2026
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UDO WORLD STREET DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
Blackpool, GB
August 12th 2026 - August 17th 2026
We are proud to announce Dance Informa as the Official Media Partner for the UDO World Championships 2026.
Dance Informa is the world's largest digital dance publication, available in three international editions across the globe. Launched in Australia in 2006, the magazine quickly expanded to the US in 2008, and then more recently launched a UK edition in late 2023. Your go-to resource for dance news, features, reviews, advice and directory information globally, Dance Informa is free to read, free to subscribe to and available online 24/7.
Magazine Access:
UK - www.dancemagazine.co.uk
Australia - www.dancemagazine.com.au
USA - www.danceinforma.com
EVENT DETAILS
ONLINE TICKETS HAS CLOSED! TICKETS WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON THE DAY!
Do you have what it takes to take home a UDO World Champion Title for your Country, and gain entry to the UDO World Championships 2027?
Thousands of dancers from across the globe come together to compete for World Champion titles in front of the world's best Street Dance and Hip Hop Dance Celebrity Judges.
The UDO World Street Dance Championships is the height of the annual Street Dance and Hip Hop dance Competition Calendar. This vibrant 5-day event is THE most Prestigious Dance Competition of them all.
Supported by your family and friends, you have the chance to showcase your amazing skills and win Trophies, Prizes, Prize money, and Ultimately be crowned a WORLD CHAMPION!
Qualifying events run throughout the year in the UK and Europe. To see where there is a qualifier near you, visit our EVENTS page on the website.
All different ages & levels are welcome from Beginner to Advanced.
Categories:
- Solos
- Duos
- Trioquads
- Battles - (Hiphop, Locking, House, Popping & 2V2 All Style Battles)
- Bonus style added - 1v1 Breaking Open - Only top 2 from Each Country & Each Major will qualify
- Teams
- Supercrews
- Parent Teams
- Parent & Child
- Ultimate Advanced Teams
Please see your Country rules on how to qualify!
Levels: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Ages: (U6,U8),U10,U12,U14,U16,U18,O18
WORKSHOPS
We pride ourselves in hosting the BEST Workshops for dancers from across the globe to take part in. We have some of the greatest industry professionals providing SELL OUT masterclasses and Workshops to ensure all dancers get the best training whilst taking part in the Worlds most prestigious event. This event isn't just your chance to become a WORLD CHAMPION but also an opportunity to perfect your craft and take classes with the best in the industry.
Our workshop lineup has not yet been announced but keep an eye out on our social media.
Location info: Winter Gardens, 97 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL
OFFICIAL PROGRAMME & SCHEDULE
COMPETED AT UDO WORLDS CERTIFICATE
Trio/Quad Music:
Rules 2025/26
RULES
Tickets:
World Championships 2026: EARLY BIRD Under 12 Full Event Dancer Ticket: £105
World Championships 2026: EARLY BIRD Over 12 Full Event Dancer Ticket: £115
World Championships 2026: EARLY BIRD Full Event Spectator Ticket: £95
Early Bird Tickets will finish on 1st June 2026. Full Payment is due by 30th June 2026
World Championships 2026: PRE ORDER Under 12 Full Event Dancer Ticket: £108
World Championships 2026: PRE ORDER Over 12 Full Event Dancer Ticket: £118
World Championships 2026: PRE ORDER Full Event Spectator Ticket: £98
World Championships 2026: PRE ORDER Spectator Day Ticket: £58 (Tickets available to purchase from 1st June 2026)
World Championships 2026: PRE ORDER 1V1 Battle Dancer & Spectator Ticket (Wednesday & Thursday) £63 (Tickets available to purchase from 1st June 2026)
*Includes participation fee for the dancers for Solos, Duos, Trio/Quad, Battles, Team, SuperCrew, Parent Team & Ultimate Advanced (if applicable)
**Spectators under the age of 6 will get free entry to the event.
PRE ORDER TICKETS - FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY 21ST JULY 2026
HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION:
GET 20% OFF AND A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK ON ARRIVAL IF YOU STAY AT THIS HOTEL FOR THE UDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
The Imperial Hotel | North Promenade | Blackpool | Lancashire | FY1 2HB
USE THE LINK BELOW TO BOOK AND GET YOUR 20% OFF!
https://reservations.travelclick.com/115208?Identifier=UDO26
OTHER HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION:
https://uk.hotels.com/de545856/hotels-blackpool-united-kingdom/
https://www.booking.com/city/gb/blackpool.en-gb.html
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g186332-Blackpool_Lancashire_England-Hotels.html
https://www.trivago.co.uk/en-GB/lm?__wr=1&tc=22&search=200-17513
TAXIS & TRANSFERS:
Manchester Airport
https://www.manchesterairporttaxi.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkR14bKYbBwzbb76EAFQZKx29F8SQlWtcz35NlEp_5xgnylSUWRivdRoCb34QAvD_BwE
http://www.manchester-airportcars.co.uk/taxi-fare/manchester-airport-to-blackpool.html
https://www.airporttaxis-uk.co.uk/Transfer/MAN-Blackpool/Manchester
Liverpool Airport
https://www.taxisliverpoolairport.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkfGQkrRtZCG7XoMPoW8gWWF2_sKf74xy9SJnYleUexxN2-5E1zb3VxoCk-cQAvD_BwE
https://www.suntransfers.com/liverpool-airport-to-blackpool
Questions about competitions, registrations or any other queries?
02920 799 199 or 
hello@theudogroup.com
Terms & Conditions
- Please ensure that the tickets you order are all required as once ordered they are non-refundable
- If you decide to cancel after you have confirmed numbers, you will still need to pay for your tickets
- If you do require any further tickets, they can be bought on the day of the event as long as it is not a sell out
- The running order for the day will vary depending on the number of entrants registered for the event, we reserve the right to change the running order as and when necessary.
- All entries to dance need to be done online by the 29th July 2026. This entry is free.
- Please remember all dancers must be UDO Members - you can register for free UDO membership by clicking the MEMBERSHIP tab above
Sorry, but we cannot accept any late entries once registration has closed.