A fab-u-lous selection of 2026’s hottest Strictly Inspired Gift Ideas
Here’s our guide to the Best Strictly Come Dancing Inspired Gifts to Buy in 2026
Gifts for all the family!
Looking for the perfect gift for a Strictly Come Dancing fan? Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, Christmas, retirement, special celebration or simply a surprise treat, we’ve put together our Top 10 Strictly-inspired gift ideas to help you find something truly unforgettable.
1. Official Strictly Come Dancing Annual 2027
The Official Strictly Come Dancing Annual 2027 is the perfect gift for any fan of the nation’s favourite ballroom show. Packed with stunning photographs, behind-the-scenes stories, celebrity profiles, quizzes, fun facts and all the latest Strictly news, it’s an ideal keepsake for fans of all ages.
Whether you’re buying for a devoted viewer, a ballroom enthusiast or someone who simply can’t wait for the next series, the annual offers hours of Strictly sparkle long after the Saturday night glitter has settled.
Release Date: Autumn 2026
Format: Hardback annual
Perfect for: Birthdays, Christmas, stocking fillers and gifts for Strictly fans
Available to pre-order now from major booksellers and online retailers amazon.co.uk/2027StrictlyAnnual
Please note: Publication details and formats may be subject to change before release.
2. Dance With The Stars Experience
Score maximum brownie points for the most thoughtful present, book an amazing Weekend Break Experience with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
📆 Friday 5th – Sunday 7th March 2027
📍 4* Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Staffordshire
⌛ Early Bird £659pp Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
💃 Strictly Stars confirmed – Kai Widdrington & Lauren Oakley, Julian Caillon, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Giovanni Pernice, Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani, David Cockram & Rosie Ward
🛏️ Double, Twin, Triple & Themed Bedrooms available
✨ Over half the rooms already sold!
⭐ Join Strictly Come Dancing Stars Kai Widdrington & Lauren Oakley, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Giovanni Pernice, Julian Caillon, British Showdance Champions David Cockram & Rosie Ward, Argentine Tango Stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani, plus the Tony Greenwood Big Band at the fabulous Alton Towers Resort Hotel ⭐
3. Official Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Calendar
The perfect stocking filler for any Strictly Fan looking to get organised next year. This official Strictly Come Dancing Slim Calendar features some of the famous Strictly sayings and includes ‘Amaz-ing,’ ‘Sparkling’ and ‘7’ to name a few!!! The Strictly Come Dancing Official Slim 2024 Calendar is a must for any Strictly fan, with each month having a Strictly Saying to brighten up your month and plenty of room to write your notes and appointments..
Price: Around £6.99 amazon.co.uk/Strictly2026Calendar
4. Learn To Dance In A Day Experience
What’s better than watching Strictly? Being on Strictly! This dancing experience lets you learn some of the most popular Ballroom and Latin dances, with the help of expert instructors. With weekend workshops available in Berkshire, Manchester & West Midlands this experience will soon have your friends & family up dancing.
£60 per person donaheys.co.uk/classes/learn-to-dance-in-a-day/
gift vouchers available donaheys.co.uk/gift-vouchers/
5. DSI London Behind The Seams Tour
Learn more about the dresses and costumes as seen on “Strictly Come Dancing” with this fab in-depth Behind The Scenes Tour of DSI London. Experience the wonder that is the costumes as seen on Strictly and view some of them up close during the production process. An in-depth talk will explain DSI London’s role in helping to produce the costumes and a tour of the premises will enthral all those who come.
Price: £30
6. Strictly Blackpool
Brand new BBC book Strictly Blackpool takes fans on a trip down memory lane, celebrating the most memorable routines from specials of the past and the dancers’ own Blackpool experiences, as well as a behind the scenes glimpse of how the BBC’s flagship show is transported to the seaside town every year for the magical ballroom special.
Bringing together the exciting history of the Ballroom and the magic of the annual Blackpool special, this beautifully-packaged book is a true celebration of Blackpool’s dance heritage, and a must for any Strictly fan!
Price: Around £18 https://www.amazon.co.uk/StrictlyBlackpool
7. Strictly Come Dancing DVD: Motsi & Anton’s Strictly The Best
Join Strictly Come Dancing judges Motsi Mabuse and Anton du Beke, in this special feature-length DVD, as they revisit some of the show’s very best and most memorable dances.
Watch along as Motsi and Anton each choose their favourite routine from all the Strictly dance categories including; Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Tango, Cha Cha, Jive, Paso, Samba, Rumba, American Smooth, Argentine Tango, Charleston, Salsa and Couple’s Choice, before ultimately deciding which one is Strictly the best!
Price: Around £9.99 amazon.co.uk/Motsi&AntonStrictlyTheBest
8. Anton Du Beke – Book Collection
For the Anton Du Beke fan in your life, his brand-new memoir Steps in Time: The Music, Memories and Moments that Made Me is one of the most anticipated dance books of the year.
Set to be released in November 2026, Anton’s latest book takes readers on a personal journey through his childhood in the 1970s, his early dancing career, his rise to fame on Strictly Come Dancing and the people, music and moments that have shaped his remarkable life and career.
Whether you’re buying for a lifelong Strictly fan, a ballroom enthusiast or simply someone who loves Anton’s warmth, humour and storytelling, Steps in Time promises to be a wonderful gift that you can
Release Date: November 2026
Format: Hardback and digital editions expected
Perfect for: Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and gifts for Strictly fans
Pre-order your copy today amazon.co.uk/AntonDuBekeAMemoir
Please note: Publication details and formats may be subject to change before release.
9. Head Judge Shirley Ballas latest Book – Best Foot Forward
Inspiring life lessons from the bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing’s Head Judge
From bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing’s Head Judge, Shirley Ballas, a sparkling toolkit for living your best life, and new stories from Shirley’s life on and off the dance floor.
After twenty years of shiny floors, sambas, and sequins, we’re more captivated than ever by the ‘Strictly Journey’ – a contestant’s inspirational roller-coaster ride of personal growth as they learn each new routine. It’s a process that requires stamina, resilience, and an openness to total self-expression – and it teaches you as much about yourself as it does the dance. Price: Around £10.99
Grab your copy – amazon.co.uk/ShirleyBallasBestFootForward
10. The Official Strictly Come Dancing Puzzle Book: 200 Brain-Teasers to Set Your Mind Twirling!
Can you find a Viennese waltz in a word search? Or fit a tango in a criss-cross? Do you know what Craig said about the cha-cha-cha? And how long will it take you to riddle your way across a dancefloor?
The Strictly Come Dancing Puzzle Book is all about the games in the glitz, the brain-teasers beneath the bright lights. Between mind-boggling codes and crosswords, word ladders and word searches, this book is sure to set your thoughts twirling. Test your knowledge and sharpen your wit until your mind moves as quickly as even the most seasoned professional, with this perfect gift that promises to delight Strictly fans of all ages. From unscrambling first rehearsals to decoding final dance-offs, it’s time for you to take the stage and embark on your very own Strictly puzzle journey.
Price: £11.69 amazon.co.uk/StrictlyComeDancingPuzzleBook
‘It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…’ too early? Well, we hate to jolt you out of your happy place, but the festive season is fast approaching. Stress not, we’re about to make your Christmas shopping a whole lot easier with our Strictly inspired Top 10 Christmas Gift Guide.
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