Dirty Dancing Theatre Tickets: How to see the hit stage show in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen
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Dirty Dancing is on tour around the UK at the moment, with performances lined up for theatres in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen in the coming months.
Scottish musical theatre fans will soon be able to have the time of their life, with Dirty Dancing on tour around the UK.
The 2026/27 tour of the stage production arrived in Glasgow on Tuesday, October 13, with performances running at King’s Theatre until Saturday, October 17. Following its time in the city, Dirty Dancing also has dates lined up for Edinburgh later this month, and Aberdeen early next year.
Entertaining audiences with the same iconic music and dancing from the film, the new tour features Joel Benjamin as Johnny Castle and Charlie Varlet - in her theatre tour debut - as Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman. Other cast members include Livingston-born dancer Ellie Fergusson - the 2019 winner of BBC show The Greatest Dancer - while the production is directed by Federico Bellone and choreographed by Austin Wilks.
When is Dirty Dancing on tour in Scotland? Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen tour dates
Already in Glasgow, audiences will be able to enjoy Dirty Dancing at King’s Theatre until Saturday, October 17, with other Scottish tour dates including Edinburgh Playhouse later this month and His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen next February.
From there, the production will head to Cardiff then Edinburgh, with other stops including Hull, Stoke-On-Trent, Sheffield, Norwich, Birmingham and Bradford, before landing in Aberdeen in February 2027.
- King’s Theatre, Glasgow — Tuesday, October 13 to Saturday, October 17 2026
- Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh — Tuesday, October 27 to Saturday, October 31 2026
- His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen — Tuesday, February 2 to Saturday, October 6 2027
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Are there still tickets for Dirty Dancing in Scotland?
Yes, there are still tickets remaining for Dirty Dancing in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen - though availability may vary based on date and time of each performance.
There will be matinee shows in each city - primarily on Friday and Saturday at 5pm and 2.30pm, respectively - ahead of evening performances which will begin at 8.30pm on Friday and 7.30pm on Saturday.
To see the show in Scotland, tickets can be found on either ATG Tickets or through Aberdeen Performing Arts with links for each location below.
- Glasgow: Tickets for Dirty Dancing at King’s Theatre, Glasgow can be purchased from ATG Tickets
- Edinburgh: Tickets for Dirty Dancing at Edinburgh Playhouse can be purchased from ATG Tickets
- Aberdeen: Tickets for Dirty Dancing at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen can be purchased from Aberdeen Performing Arts
How much are Dirty Dancing tickets?
Ticket prices for Dirty Dancing on tour in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen will vary depending on the theatre and performance fans wish to see. That being said, for the most part tickets will cost from £25 to £83, with some more exclusive package seats costing upwards of £155.
As with any theatre ticket, the main factor in pricing will be the seat. As such, anyone who hasn’t already booked a ticket should move quickly to avoid missing out on the cheap seats.
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes, there are age restrictions for Dirty Dancing on stage.
The show is recommended only for children aged 14 or older, with no under 5s allowed at all. In addition, if there is anyone under 16 in attendance, they must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over.
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