Dancer, writer, and television personality Derek Hough returns to the F.M. Kirby Center stage on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, at 8:00 P.M., for Symphony of Dance: Encore.
Derek Hough is presented by the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts and SLP Concerts.
On-Sale Dates:
- Exclusive pre-sale for Kirby Members begins Thursday, November 13th, at 10:00 A.M.
- Tickets will be available to the general public starting Friday, November 14th, at 10:00 A.M.
How to Purchase:
- Online: kirbycenter.org, and ticketmaster.com.
- In-person: Visit the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during summer business hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
- By phone: Call the box office at 570-826-1100.
Derek Hough Supreme Package (available online only):
- One front row ticket
- Early entry into the venue
- Take a spin (have a dance) with Derek Hough
- Exclusive meet & greet with Derek Hough
- Personal photograph with Derek Hough
- Access to a Q&A with Derek Hough
- Preshow performance with Derek Hough
- Autographed Symphony of Dance tour program
- Custom Derek Hough bag
- Specially designed Derek Hough hat
- Exclusive VIP keychain
- Official meet & greet laminate & lanyard
- Priority merchandise shopping
- On-site VIP host with dedicated check in
- Very limited availability
Derek Hough Meet & Greet Package (available online only):
- One premium reserved ticket in the first 5 rows
- Early entry into the venue
- Exclusive meet & greet with Derek Hough
- Personal photograph with Derek Hough
- Access to a Q&A with Derek Hough
- Preshow performance with Derek Hough
- Autographed Symphony of Dance tour program
- Custom Derek Hough bag
- Specially designed Derek Hough hat
- Exclusive VIP keychain
- Official meet & greet laminate & lanyard
- Priority merchandise shopping
- On-site VIP host with dedicated check in
- Very limited availability
Derek Hough Q&A Package (available online only):
- One premium reserved ticket in the first 10 rows
- Early entry into the venue
- Access to a Q&A with Derek Hough
- Preshow performance with Derek Hough
- Custom Derek Hough bag
- Specially designed Derek Hough hat
- Exclusive VIP keychain
- Official VIP laminate & lanyard
- Priority merchandise shopping
- On-site VIP host with dedicated check in
- Very limited availability
Derek Hough VIP Tour Package (available online only):
- One premium reserved ticket
- Early entry into the venue
- Custom Derek Hough bag
- Specially designed Derek Hough hat
- Exclusive VIP keychain
- Official VIP laminate & lanyard
- Priority merchandise shopping
- On-site VIP host with dedicated check in
- Very limited availability
About the Tour:
Following the sold-out successes of Derek Hough Symphony of Dance, Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays, and Derek Hough Live: The Tour, DEREK HOUGH returns with an innovative and exciting dance experience for 2026 – DEREK HOUGH SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE.
From the EMMY® award winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show features new high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s unrivaled stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’ Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour; GRAMMYs® creative direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour. DEREK HOUGH SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE kicks off June 24, 2026 in Southern California, with stops in major markets such as Los Angeles, Orlando, San Antonio, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Salt Lake City and more before concluding on August 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV.
Presales start Wednesday, November 12, 2026 at 10AM local time with general on sale in most markets following on Friday, November 14, 2026 atwww.derekhough.com. VIP packages will be available through the site, giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, including pre-show parties and meet and greet opportunities with Derek.
Derek Hough Symphony of Dance: Encore is produced by Greg Young of Mojave Ghost, a Tony Award & Drama Desk-Award nominated producer. He’s produced award-winning Broadway shows (Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, The Illusionists, Little Women, Wait Until Dark), Las Vegas Residencies (Derek Hough No-Limit! Residency, Donny Osmond Residency).
For up-to-date information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.derekhough.com.
About Derek Hough:
Emmy Award winning, New York Times Best-Selling author and host of the long-running entertainment news program Extra, Derek Hough started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City, UT, at age 11. As a four-time Emmy Award winner and thirteen-time nominee, Hough is the most nominated choreographer in Television Academy history. Hough has also appeared in film, television and stage projects as an actor. He made his feature film debut in Make Your Move. On tv he starred alongside Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande and Martin Short in NBC’s Hairspray Live and appeared on the ABC series Nashville. His stage performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular co-starring alongside the Tony Award winning Laura Benanti and the critically acclaimed West End production of Footloose. In 2020, Hough joined the hit ABC series Dancing with the Stars as part of the judging panel having previously performed on the show as a pro-dancer and 6-time champion. In addition, Hough starred with Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo at the judges table for the NBC series World of Dance for four seasons. His memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion hit stands in August of 2014 and rapidly was named to the prestigious New York Times Best-Seller list during two non-consecutive time periods, a rare feat. In 2021, Hough launched his solo residency Derek Hough: No Limit in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada.
