One unforgettable night. One incredible cause.
On 7 November 2026, Strictly Hugs Dancing returns to the Crowne Plaza Plymouth, bringing together local business leaders, community champions and supporters for a spectacular evening of dance, fundraising and celebration in aid of Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity.
In partnership with Empower Dance & Fitness Studios, eight novice dancers will take to the stage after months of training, each stepping far outside their comfort zone to raise vital funds for families across Devon and Cornwall facing childhood cancer.
This is more than a dance event. It’s a night full of heart, courage and community spirit, all coming together to support families when they need it most.
What to expect
Guests can look forward to an uplifting evening filled with:
- Live dance performances from our 2026 contestants
- A fantastic atmosphere with friends, family, businesses and supporters
- Entertainment, celebration and plenty of fundraising along the way
- The chance to support a much-loved local charity making a real difference
Strictly Hugs Dancing is set to be one of the standout charity events of the year — combining energy, emotion and community impact in one very special evening.
Meet our dancers and sponsors
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing much more about the event, including:
- Our fabulous dancers taking to the stage
- The stories behind their Strictly journeys
- Our amazing sponsors and supporters
- Behind-the-scenes updates as rehearsals get underway
- More details about what to expect on the night
So keep checking back — there is plenty more to come.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are proud to offer a range of sponsorship opportunities for businesses who want to support this incredible event while gaining meaningful visibility across the South West business community. Sponsors benefit from months of promotional activity and exposure to an audience of around 400 guests on the night. For more information, please visit: Sponsor Strictly Hugs Dancing 2026 – Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity
If your business would like to be part of Strictly Hugs Dancing 2026, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jemma Jones at jemma@hugsccc.com