NexStar National Talent Competition is one of the nation’s leading stages for young performers. Since 2002, NexStar has provided a positive, fun, and family-friendly environment where dancers of all levels and backgrounds can showcase their talent and passion. With expert judges, caring staff, and a commitment to excellence, NexStar inspires confidence, creativity, and community—because every performer deserves to shine.
| Event Type | Location | Venue | Distance | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | Hackensack, NJ | TBA | 12 mi | 12/31/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Competition | East Brunswick, NJ | JoAnn Magistro PA Center @ Hammarskjold Middle School | 29 mi | 02/12/2027 | 02/14/2027 |
| Competition | Stamford, CT | Stamford Palace Theatre | 34 mi | 04/23/2027 | 04/25/2027 |
| Competition | Stamford, CT | Stamford Palace Theatre | 34 mi | 03/19/2027 | 03/21/2027 |
| Competition | Freehold, NJ | iPlay America | 36 mi | 04/30/2027 | 05/02/2027 |
| Competition | Sparta, NJ | TBA | 40 mi | 12/31/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Competition | Sewell, NJ | Republic Bank Performing Arts Center | 88 mi | 04/02/2027 | 04/04/2027 |
| Competition | Wilmington, DE | Chase Center on the Riverfront | 110 mi | 03/05/2027 | 03/07/2027 |
| Competition | Lancaster, PA | Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center | 130 mi | 02/12/2027 | 02/14/2027 |
| Competition | Baltimore, MD | Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor | 170 mi | 02/26/2027 | 02/28/2027 |
| Competition | Owings Mills, MD | Peggy and Yale Gordon Center For Performing Arts | 170 mi | 05/14/2027 | 05/16/2027 |
| Competition | Upper Marlboro, MD | Prince George's Equestrian Center, Show Place Arena | 200 mi | 03/12/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Woodbridge, VA | C.D. Hylton High School | 230 mi | 04/16/2027 | 04/18/2027 |
| Competition | Pittsburgh, PA | TBA | 320 mi | 12/31/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Competition | Youngstown, OH | Edward W. Powers Auditorium @ DeYor PAC | 350 mi | 02/12/2027 | 02/14/2027 |
| Competition | Akron, OH | Akron Civic Theatre | 390 mi | 05/07/2027 | 05/09/2027 |
| Competition | Cleveland, OH | Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland | 400 mi | 03/13/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Zanesville, OH | Secrest Auditorium | 420 mi | 04/30/2027 | 05/02/2027 |
| Competition | Greensboro, NC | Carolina Theatre of Greensboro | 450 mi | 02/19/2027 | 02/21/2027 |
| Nationals | Sandusky, OH | Kalahari Resorts Sandusky | 450 mi | 06/23/2027 | 06/28/2027 |
| Nationals | Sandusky, OH | Kalahari Resorts Sandusky | 450 mi | 06/24/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Competition | Columbus, OH | Greater Columbus Convention Center | 480 mi | 04/16/2027 | 04/18/2027 |
| Competition | Oxford, MI | Oxford High School | 500 mi | 04/23/2027 | 04/25/2027 |
| Competition | Toledo, OH | Stranahan Theater & Great Hall | 510 mi | 02/12/2027 | 02/14/2027 |
| Competition | Wilmington, OH | Roberts Centre | 530 mi | 02/12/2027 | 02/14/2027 |
| Competition | Frankenmuth, MI | Harvey Kern Pavilion | 530 mi | 05/28/2027 | 05/30/2027 |
| Competition | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Convention Center | 530 mi | 04/09/2027 | 04/11/2027 |
| Competition | Dayton, OH | TBA | 540 mi | 12/31/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Competition | Clayton, OH | Northmont High School | 550 mi | 02/26/2027 | 02/28/2027 |
| Nationals | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | 550 mi | 07/16/2027 | 07/20/2027 |
| Nationals | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | 550 mi | 07/17/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Competition | Cincinnati, OH | Sharonville Convention Center | 560 mi | 05/14/2027 | 05/16/2027 |
| Competition | Spartanburg, SC | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium | 590 mi | 03/12/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Lexington, KY | Central Bank Center | 590 mi | 04/02/2027 | 04/04/2027 |
| Competition | Wabash, IN | Eagles Theater at the Honeywell Arts & Entertainment | 620 mi | 03/12/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Wyoming, MI | Godwin Heights High School Auditorium | 620 mi | 02/19/2027 | 02/21/2027 |
| Nationals | Gatlinburg, TN | Gatlinburg Convention Center | 620 mi | 07/02/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Nationals | Gatlinburg, TN | Gatlinburg Convention Center | 620 mi | 07/01/2027 | 07/05/2027 |
| Competition | Knoxville, TN | Knoxville Convention Center | 630 mi | 04/10/2027 | 04/11/2027 |
| Competition | Indianapolis, IN | Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center | 640 mi | 04/30/2027 | 05/02/2027 |
| Competition | Louisville, KY | Kentucky International Convention Center | 650 mi | 04/09/2027 | 04/11/2027 |
| Competition | Oswego, IL | Oswego High School | 750 mi | 04/30/2027 | 05/02/2027 |
| Competition | Oswego, IL | Oswego High School | 750 mi | 03/05/2027 | 03/07/2027 |
| Competition | Murfreesboro, TN | Tucker Theatre @ Middle TN State University | 750 mi | 03/05/2027 | 03/07/2027 |
| Competition | Hermitage, TN | The Colonnade | 750 mi | 03/12/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Jacksonville, FL | UNF Lazzara Performance Hall | 830 mi | 02/12/2027 | 02/14/2027 |
| Competition | Davenport, IA | RiverCenter | 860 mi | 03/19/2027 | 03/21/2027 |
| Competition | Kirkwood, MO | Keating Center for the Performing Arts, Kirkwood High School | 880 mi | 05/14/2027 | 05/16/2027 |
| Competition | Coralville, IA | Xtream Arena | 910 mi | 04/23/2027 | 04/25/2027 |
| Nationals | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort | 950 mi | 07/10/2027 | 07/14/2027 |
| Nationals | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort | 950 mi | 07/10/2026 | 07/14/2026 |
| Competition | Kissimmee, FL | Osceola High School | 960 mi | 04/16/2027 | 04/18/2027 |
| Competition | Lakeland, FL | RP Funding Center | 990 mi | 03/12/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Tampa, FL | Florida State Fairgrounds | 1 Thousand mi | 02/26/2027 | 02/28/2027 |
| Competition | Tampa, FL | Florida State Fairgrounds | 1 Thousand mi | 04/16/2027 | 04/18/2027 |
| Competition | Minneapolis, MN | TBA | 1 Thousand mi | 12/31/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Competition | Pembroke Pines, FL | Charles F Dodge City Center | 1.1 Thousand mi | 02/19/2027 | 02/21/2027 |
| Competition | Kansas City, MO | HyVee Arena | 1.1 Thousand mi | 03/12/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Hot Springs, AR | Horner Hall - Hot Springs Convention Center | 1.1 Thousand mi | 04/02/2027 | 04/04/2027 |
| Competition | Bellevue, NE | Bellevue East High School | 1.1 Thousand mi | 04/30/2027 | 05/02/2027 |
| Competition | Tulsa, OK | Arvest Convention Center | 1.2 Thousand mi | 04/23/2027 | 04/25/2027 |
| Competition | Lafayette, LA | Heymann Performing Arts Center | 1.2 Thousand mi | 04/09/2027 | 04/11/2027 |
| Competition | Mesquite, TX | Mesquite Convention Center | 1.4 Thousand mi | 02/26/2027 | 02/28/2027 |
| Competition | Mesquite, TX | Mesquite Convention Center | 1.4 Thousand mi | 03/12/2027 | 03/14/2027 |
| Competition | Humble, TX | Humble Civic Center | 1.4 Thousand mi | 04/09/2027 | 04/11/2027 |
| Nationals | Round Rock, TX | Kalahari Resorts Round Rock | 1.5 Thousand mi | 06/21/2027 | 06/25/2027 |
| Nationals | Round Rock, TX | Kalahari Resorts Round Rock | 1.5 Thousand mi | 06/21/2026 | 06/26/2026 |
| Competition | Denver, CO | Denver/Colorado Convention Center | 1.6 Thousand mi | 04/09/2027 | 04/11/2027 |
| Competition | Albuquerque, NM | Albuquerque Convention Center | 1.8 Thousand mi | 04/30/2027 | 05/02/2027 |
| Competition | Upland, CA | Highlander Auditorium | 2.4 Thousand mi | 03/05/2027 | 03/07/2027 |
| Competition | La Jolla, CA | Mandeville Auditorium UCSD | 2.4 Thousand mi | 05/14/2027 | 05/16/2027 |
| Competition | Fresno, CA | Saroyan Theater | 2.5 Thousand mi | 04/23/2027 | 04/25/2027 |
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