The Open Series 2026 takes place on 5 December 2026 at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford, England.
The event is designed as a Ballroom and Latin open competition platform for competitors and spectators, with categories covering Solo, Juvenile, Junior, Adult, and Teacher-Student events, including entries up to Amateur level.
Venue
Surrey Sports Park
Richard Meyjes Road
Guildford GU2 7AD
United Kingdom
Venue facilities
The Surrey Sports Park setup includes:
- A fully sprung dance floor measuring at least 28 × 17 metres
- A main arena with tiered seating for up to 864 spectators and competitors
- Sixteen floor-side tables, each seating 10 people
- Secure changing facilities for competitors
- A dressed main stage with a large LCD screen
- Red-carpet podium award ceremonies with twin finalist podiums
- Low-cost visitor parking
- A Holiday Inn hotel on site
- Pitch Side Coffee, serving hot and cold drinks, pastries, breakfast items, sandwiches, toasties, salads, and seasonal beverages
- The Bench Bar, serving hot and cold food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Adjudicators and officials
The Open Series website highlights adjudicators and officials including:
- Marcus Hilton MBE
- Stephen Hillier MBE
- Bryan Watson
- Anna Sevastijanova
- Nicole Cutler
- Goran Nordin
- Gunnar Gunnarsson
- Craig Draper
- Kristie White
- Graham Oswick
- Alison Fulham
- Snieguole Wood
- Marion Welsh
- Alex Ivanets
- Danny Stowell
- Sergey Surkov
- Michael Stylianos
- Alexandra Hixson
The final panel and timetable should be confirmed through the official event channels.
Registration
Entry is handled through the official Adult Entry page. The organizers also provide a separate Kids Entry page.
Competitors entering both Solo and Teacher-Student events should complete their Solo entry first. Participants should confirm current categories, ticket requirements, fees, and timetable details with the organizers.
Tickets and floor-side tables
The Open Series uses advanced entry. Competitors and spectators should purchase their tickets in advance, with the option to reserve a floor-side table. Advance registration records the competitor’s entry with the scrutineer and allows wristbands and competitor numbers to be collected on arrival.
The main arena includes a large dance floor measuring approximately 28 × 17 metres. Floor-side tables are numbered 1–16, with 10 seats per table, and include bottled water and light refreshments.
Tables are available for the Teacher-Student, Juvenile and Junior sessions 1–2, Adult sessions 3–4, or all sessions. Table reservations are charged in addition to competitor and spectator entry; reserving a table alone does not provide event admission.
To request a preferred table before entry opens or to clarify the ticket process, contact the organizers at info@theopenseries1.co.uk. Table availability and event arrangements may change.
Organizer and contact
The Open Series was founded by Neil Brock.
The event timetable is released by the organizers before the competition. Check the official website for the latest updates.