Dancing with the Stars Season 35 is the 2026 season of the American reality dance competition series, based on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing format and produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles. It is hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and the judges are Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli. Sixteen celebrities compete this season, including Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., Tatyana Ali, Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech. It is filmed live in Los Angeles, California.
Each celebrity is paired with a professional dancer and performs one dance every week. The judges’ scores are combined with the audience vote, and couples are eliminated until a Mirrorball Trophy winner is named.
Season 35 premiered on September 15, 2026, with a two-night premiere, on ABC and Disney+, and it streams on Hulu the next day. The finale is scheduled for November 24, 2026.
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When and Where Was Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Filmed?
| Series Name | Dancing with the Stars (Season 35) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Reality, Dance, Competition |
| Filming Locations | CBS Television City, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Filming Dates | September 15, 2026 to November 24, 2026 (live episodes, scheduled) |
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| Release Date | September 15, 2026 (ABC and Disney+) |
Wikipedia’s season page lists the season as running from September 15 to a scheduled finale on November 24, 2026. After the two-night premiere, episodes go out live on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Because the show is performed live, the filming dates follow the broadcast dates. We could not confirm who handles the camera work for Season 35, and we will add it as soon as it is credited.
📍CBS Television City, 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles
The ballroom is built at Television City, the studio complex at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. Deadline’s premiere recap opens with the ballroom at CBS Television City filled with celebrities on the first night. The complex opened on November 16, 1952. It has been owned by Hackman Capital Partners since 2018, and CBS still leases space there, according to Wikipedia. The Cinemaholic says the site has nine sound stages.
We could not confirm which stage was used for Season 35. Older reports place the show in Studio 46, and one report for Season 32 says the production moved to a different stage while the studio was being renovated.
Visiting: Since it is a working studio, please check before visiting. We could not confirm whether tickets for the live audience are available this season, so please check the official show channels.
📍Other Areas of Los Angeles
We could not confirm any other named place used by Season 35. The pro dancers and celebrities rehearse in Los Angeles ahead of each live show, but we could not confirm where. Our Los Angeles and California pages list more shows and films shot in the area. Another ABC game show on our site is Match Game.
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 Behind the Scenes
To make your search for Dancing with the Stars filming even more interesting, here are a few season facts. Witney Carson is the first pro to enter a season while pregnant, and her partner is Jimmy Kimmel Live! sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez, according to Wikipedia. The pairing of Sarah Jane Nader and new pro Hailey Bills is the third same-sex partnership in the show’s history. Adele Zaikman, winner of the spin-off DWTS: The Next Pro, joined as a first-time pro. Sixteen couples make it the biggest cast, tied with Seasons 9 and 31.
Fun fact: the first night of the season had a voting glitch, and online voting was dropped for that night. Browse more behind-the-scenes stories in our reality section.
We will add more cast and crew Instagram posts and set photos here as soon as they are shared.
Is There Any Trailer Available for Dancing with the Stars Season 35?
Yes. Disney released a Season 35 trailer before the September premiere, and ABC News shared a behind-the-scenes sneak peek on Good Morning America with the hosts and judges. We could not open the trailer video, so we will add the link here as soon as we can confirm it.
Season 35 airs live on ABC and streams live on Disney+ in the US and Canada, and it is available on Hulu the next day. Episodes air on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Hulu + Live TV subscribers can watch the ABC broadcast live, if their plan includes a local ABC station. The remaining episodes are scheduled for November 10 (Grammy Night), November 17 (Semi-Finals) and November 24 (Finale). Viewers in some other countries may need to wait for clips on the show’s official YouTube channel.
FAQs
Q1: Where is Dancing with the Stars Season 35 filmed?
A1: It is filmed at CBS Television City, 7800 Beverly Boulevard, in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles.
Q2: When was Dancing with the Stars Season 35 filmed?
A2: Episodes are filmed live. The season premiered on September 15, 2026, and the finale is scheduled for November 24, 2026.
Q3: Is Dancing with the Stars filmed live?
A3: Yes. Season 35 airs live on ABC and Disney+.
Q4: Who hosts and judges Dancing with the Stars Season 35?
A4: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough host. Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli judge, with occasional guest judges.
Q5: How many couples are in Season 35?
A5: There are 16 celebrity and pro couples, the biggest cast in the show’s history alongside Seasons 9 and 31.
Q6: Where can I watch Dancing with the Stars Season 35?
A6: It airs on ABC and Disney+, and it streams on Hulu the next day.
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 is filmed live at CBS Television City in Los Angeles.
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