UNIVERSITY DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

When

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 2026​

Doors open: 8.30am
Saturday: ​8.45am - 5.00pm
Sunday: ​8.45am - 6.00pm

Where

The Royal Concert Hall
Theatre Square, Nottingham
NG1 5ND

Competitors

1 Day Competitor: £28
Weekend Competitor: £40

Spectators

1 Day Spectator: £23
Weekend Spectator: £35

1 Day Early Bird: £18*
Weekend Early Bird: £30*

Concessions

1 Day Disabled/ Over 65: £15**
1 Day Under 15: £15**
1 Day Under 10's: £10**
1 Day Under 5's: Free**

*Available until February 1st 2026
**Can be purchased on the door and children must be accompanied by a paying adult

Saturday
​categories

Ballet
Contemporary
Jazz
Lyrical
Tap
Wildcard

Sunday
​categories

Commercial
Cultural Dances
Heels
K-Pop
Street

Saturday Schedule

​7:30am: Doors Open to Competitors & Supporters
8:30am: Doors Open to Spectators
8:45am: Competition Introduction
9:00am: Ballet, Contemporary & Lyrical
11:24am: Guest Performance
11:30am: Lunch Break & Workshop (competitors only)
1:00pm: Tap, Jazz & Wildcard
3:25pm: Guest Performance & Dance Cypher
5:00pm: Awards Ceremony
10:00pm: After Party

Sunday Schedule

 7:30am: Doors Open to Competitors & Supporters
8:30am: Doors Open to Spectators
8:45am: Competition Introduction
9:00am: Commercial, K-Pop & Heels
12:00pm: Lunch Break & Workshop (competitors only)
1:30pm: Cultural Dances & Street
​4:00pm: Guest Performances & Dance Cypher
5.00pm: Awards Ceremony
10:00pm: After Party

After Party

When

Saturday 7thMarch 2026
10pm - 2.30am (last entry 1am)

 Sunday 8th March 2026
10pm - 2.30am (last entry 1am)

Where

NG-ONE
​76-80 Lower Parliament St
Nottingham
NG1 1EH​

Free for all attendees (Must show event wristband, be 18+ and show ID).
After-Party only tickets are £5 and can be bought here.

GHGH Event App

Get ready to level up your competition experience! This app puts everything you need at your fingertips. You can view running order, watch the livestream, vote for your favourite performances, explore food and drink deals, grab exclusive merch, and check out after-party details. The event app will go live on Monday 2nd March 2026.

How To Access
Download "Entegy Events" and use code "GHGH26" to gain access to our event app. If you don't want to use the app, you can use the website app version to view on your browser.

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Merch

GHGH T-Shirt
£10 

GHGH Jumper
£25​

GHGH Hoodie
​£30

Stock at the event will be very limited, so we strongly recommend pre-ordering to guarantee yours. Merch is available in sizes Small to 2XL. ​Pre-orders close Sunday 15th February 2026. Buy here.

The GHGH Experience

Unmatched Competition Structure

• 12 expert judges across 4 judging panels
• 11 dance style categories to compete in
• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced categories for every dance style
• Virtual preliminary round, to ensure every team is placed at the right level
• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced choreography awards
• Category guidance to help you enter at the right category
• Digital and automated results and feedback process.

Free Media & Digital Perks

• Free filming of every performance
• Free action shots and team photos
• Free Live Stream for those who cant attend
• An Event App, enhancing how you experience the competition
• Cloud storage of performances and photos

Swag & Savings

• No Deposits needed to compete
• Free GHGH 2026 T-shirts for all competitors
• Exclusive GHGH merch
• Restaurant Deals
• Hotel Deals

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Incredible Venue & Experience

• A huge 14m by 10m stage providing ample space for teams of all sizes
• Exceptional acoustics and clear sightlines from every seat in a 2,000+ capacity auditorium
• A Quiet room, so you can relax and do work during the competition.
• Free Saturday & Sunday night After-Party
• Free Workshops for competitors
  

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