Dirty Dancing in Concert

The thrilling film concert celebrates the cult film with a top-notch fan experience.

To mark the 38th anniversary of the legendary Oscar-winning film, "Dirty Dancing in Concert" will return to Europe and North America in 2026 with a world tour through more than 100 cities. Global content market leader Lionsgate and GEA Live, in collaboration with Semmel Concerts, will present "Dirty Dancing in Concert" in April 2026 in Germany and Austria. The audience can look forward to unforgettable moments and be enchanted by the romantic charm of the beloved classic! Almost a quarter of a million tickets have already been sold for this captivating live film concert, whose multi-platinum soundtrack has shaped an entire generation.

"Dirty Dancing in Concert" is a unique experience that brings the unforgettable love story of Baby and Johnny back to life. While the digitally remastered film plays on the big screen, a live band with several singers performs the hits in sync.

Following the concert, a fantastic aftershow party will take place. There will be a medley of the favorite songs from the film—perfect for singing along and dancing. The audience can relive the most beautiful moments of the film, accompanied by the live music of the band.

"Dirty Dancing has long become a cultural phenomenon that lives on across generations," says Floris Douwes, producer and managing director at GEA Live. "We are incredibly excited to present this magnificent film concert, infused with the magic of the original film and the energy of a concert experience, to audiences around the world once again. Whether for the first time or the fiftieth time—fans will fall in love with Baby and Johnny all over again during this experience. And dance until dawn."

With its unforgettable soundtrack and legendary dance scenes, the timeless classic "Dirty Dancing" from Lionsgate tells the story of a summer romance. The film was released in theaters in 1987 and quickly became an international box office hit. Directed by Emile Ardolino, written by Eleanor Bergstein, and produced by Linda Gottlieb, the film stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in the lead roles, along with Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, and Kelly Bishop. The soundtrack produced two albums with multiple platinum certifications and numerous singles, including the Oscar-winning title "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." With a worldwide box office success of over $214 million, "Dirty Dancing" captured the hearts of audiences around the globe. The film has inspired a television series, several reality competition shows, a prequel film, a globally sold-out stage production, a television musical adaptation, and a sequel film currently being produced by Lionsgate.