where is strictly come dancing filmed

Strictly Come Dancing is primarily filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. Specifically, it is recorded in the George Lucas Stage 2 at Elstree Studios, which is a large studio space accommodating up to 750 people for the audience. The show has been filmed there since 2013 after moving from the BBC Television Centre in West London. Additionally, there is an annual special week when filming takes place at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, Lancashire, where the celebrities and professional dancers perform in the iconic venue famous for ballroom dancing. This location is featured for one episode per series, known as Blackpool week. Thus, the main filming location is Elstree Studios, with the Blackpool Tower Ballroom used for a special episode each series.