How do I find a dance competition in California?

Browse the city-grouped list above for every dance competition in California during the 2026-27 season. Each event links to dates, venue (where posted), and the host brand's full tour. Updated weekly as new stops are announced.

How many dance competitions are in California for the 2026-27 season?

We track 268 dance competition events in California across 64 brands and 56 cities for the 2026-27 season.

Which dance competition brands run events in California?

The most active brands in California are Sharp International, West Coast Elite Dance, Kids Artistic Revue (KAR), plus 5 more. Each links to a tour page with the brand's full 2026-27 schedule.

When are the California dance competitions scheduled?

California events run from 2026-08-03 through 2027-12-10 across the 2026-27 season. Most fall on weekends; many are part of larger regional or national tours.

Are these California dance competitions for solo, duo, or group entries?

Most competitions accept solos, duos, trios, and groups. Independent (unaffiliated) entry policy varies by brand — see our independent-entries directory at /competitions/independent-entries for the rule on each one.

United States· Updated August 2026

California Dance Competitions: 2026-27 Schedule & Tour Dates

268 events across 56 cities · updated weekly

Looking for a dance competition in California? Every dance competition event scheduled for the 2026-27 season, grouped by city and sorted by date. Click any event for full details, venue (where posted), and the brand’s broader tour. Updated weekly as competition companies finalize each stop.

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Top dance competition brands in California

Brands with the most 2026-27 events scheduled in California. Click any brand for its full national tour schedule.

Sharp International41 events West Coast Elite Dance18 events Kids Artistic Revue (KAR)16 events Spotlight Dance Cup13 events Energy National Dance Competitions10 events Starpower Talent10 events Starbound National Talent Competition9 events Hollywood Connection7 events

Browse by city in California

Top 12 California cities with their own dedicated page.

San Diego dance competitions30 Anaheim dance competitions26 Santa Clara dance competitions20 Redondo Beach dance competitions14 Sacramento dance competitions12 Burbank dance competitions11 Los Angeles dance competitions11 Upland dance competitions11 San Jose dance competitions9 Dublin dance competitions9 Ontario dance competitions6 Orange County dance competitions6

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Read the editorial overview of California in the 2026-27 season

We wrote a season-overview blog post for California with a brand recap and a season-wide narrative. Read the California 2026-27 dance competition season →

Or browse the full season overview across every state.

Other states & provinces

Browse 2026-27 dance competitions in other regions with the most events scheduled.

Florida dance competitions250 Texas dance competitions220 New Jersey dance competitions218 New York dance competitions189 Pennsylvania dance competitions150 Ohio dance competitions144 Massachusetts dance competitions140 Ontario dance competitions132

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a dance competition in California?: Browse the city-grouped list above for every dance competition in California during the 2026-27 season. Each event links to dates, venue (where posted), and the host brand's full tour. Updated weekly as new stops are announced.
How many dance competitions are in California for the 2026-27 season?: We track 268 dance competition events in California across 64 brands and 56 cities for the 2026-27 season.
Which dance competition brands run events in California?: The most active brands in California are Sharp International, West Coast Elite Dance, Kids Artistic Revue (KAR), plus 5 more. Each links to a tour page with the brand's full 2026-27 schedule.
When are the California dance competitions scheduled?: California events run from 2026-08-03 through 2027-12-10 across the 2026-27 season. Most fall on weekends; many are part of larger regional or national tours.
Are these California dance competitions for solo, duo, or group entries?: Most competitions accept solos, duos, trios, and groups. Independent (unaffiliated) entry policy varies by brand — see our independent-entries directory at /competitions/independent-entries for the rule on each one.

Many 2026-27 events have only city + state posted at this stage. Venue, pricing, and registration details fill in as competition companies finalize each stop. We refresh weekly. Always verify directly with the competition before registering or paying any fees.