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 | 03/20/2026 | 03/22/2026 |
| Competition | East Brunswick, NJ | JoAnn Magistro PA Center @ Hammarskjold Middle School | 29 mi | 02/06/2026 | 02/07/2026 |
| Competition | Stamford, CT | The Palace Stamford | 34 mi | 03/20/2026 | 03/22/2026 |
| Competition | Sparta Township, NJ | Sussix County Tech School | 43 mi | 05/08/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| Competition | Sewell, NJ | Republic (formally Investors) Bank Performing Arts Center | 88 mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Competition | Wilmington, DE | Chase Center on the Riverfront | 110 mi | 03/06/2026 | 03/08/2026 |
| Competition | Lancaster, PA | Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center | 130 mi | 02/13/2026 | 02/15/2026 |
| Competition | Hampstead, MD | Coppermine PantherPlex Performing Arts Center | 170 mi | 02/20/2026 | 02/22/2026 |
| Competition | Owings Mills, MD | Peggy and Yale Gordon Center For Performing Arts | 170 mi | 05/15/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| Competition | Syracuse, NY | Landmark Theatre Syracuse | 200 mi | 03/28/2026 | 03/29/2026 |
| Competition | Upper Marlboro, MD | Prince George's Equestrian Center, Show Place Arena | 200 mi | 03/13/2026 | 03/15/2026 |
| Competition | Woodbridge, VA | C.D. Hylton High School | 230 mi | 04/17/2026 | 04/19/2026 |
| Competition | Pittsburgh, PA | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh | 320 mi | 04/10/2026 | 04/12/2026 |
| Competition | Youngstown, OH | Edward W. Powers Auditorium @ DeYor PAC | 350 mi | 02/13/2026 | 02/15/2026 |
| Competition | Akron, OH | Akron Civic Theatre | 390 mi | 05/08/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| Competition | Cleveland, OH | International Exposition Center | 410 mi | 03/06/2026 | 03/08/2026 |
| Competition | Zanesville, OH | Secrest Auditorium | 420 mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Competition | Greensboro, NC | Carolina Theatre of Greensboro | 450 mi | 02/20/2026 | 02/22/2026 |
| Nationals | Sandusky, OH | Kalahari Resorts Sandusky | 450 mi | 06/24/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Competition | Columbus, OH | Greater Columbus Convention Center | 480 mi | 04/17/2026 | 04/19/2026 |
| Competition | Oxford, MI | Oxford High School | 500 mi | 04/24/2026 | 04/26/2026 |
| Competition | Toledo, OH | Stranahan Theater & Great Hall | 510 mi | 02/27/2026 | 03/01/2026 |
| Competition | Wilmington, OH | Roberts Centre | 530 mi | 04/17/2026 | 04/19/2026 |
| Competition | Wilmington, OH | Roberts Centre | 530 mi | 02/06/2026 | 02/08/2026 |
| Competition | Frankenmuth, MI | Harvey Kern Pavilion | 530 mi | 05/21/2026 | 05/24/2026 |
| Competition | Dayton, OH | Dayton Convention Center | 540 mi | 05/15/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| Competition | Dayton, OH | Dayton Convention Center | 540 mi | 02/27/2026 | 03/01/2026 |
| Nationals | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | 550 mi | 07/17/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Competition | Cincinnati, OH | Sharonville Convention Center | 560 mi | 03/27/2026 | 03/29/2026 |
| Competition | Ft Wayne, IN | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | 580 mi | 03/13/2026 | 03/15/2026 |
| Competition | Spartanburg, SC | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium | 590 mi | 02/27/2026 | 03/01/2026 |
| Competition | Wyoming, MI | Godwin Heights High School Auditorium | 620 mi | 02/20/2026 | 02/22/2026 |
| Nationals | Gatlinburg, TN | Gatlinburg Convention Center | 620 mi | 07/02/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Competition | Knoxville, TN | Knoxville Convention Center | 630 mi | 04/24/2026 | 04/26/2026 |
| Competition | Indianapolis, IN | Clowes Memorial Hall | 640 mi | 04/11/2026 | 04/12/2026 |
| Competition | University Park, IL | Center for Performing Arts Governors State University | 720 mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Competition | Ringgold, GA | The Colonnade Center | 730 mi | 03/27/2026 | 03/29/2026 |
| Competition | Oswego, IL | Oswego High School East | 740 mi | 03/06/2026 | 03/08/2026 |
| Competition | Murfreesboro, TN | Tucker Theatre @ Middle TN State University | 750 mi | 03/06/2026 | 03/08/2026 |
| Competition | Jacksonville, FL | UNF Lazzara Performance Hall | 830 mi | 02/13/2026 | 02/15/2026 |
| Competition | Davenport, IA | RIVER CENTER CONVENTION CENTER | 860 mi | 03/06/2026 | 03/08/2026 |
| Competition | Kirkwood, MO | Keating Center for the Performing Arts, Kirkwood High School | 880 mi | 05/15/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| Competition | Coralville, IA | Xtream Arena | 910 mi | 04/17/2026 | 04/19/2026 |
| Competition | Longwood, FL | Lyman High School | 930 mi | 04/24/2026 | 04/26/2026 |
| Competition | Longwood, FL | Lyman High School | 930 mi | 04/17/2026 | 04/19/2026 |
| Competition | Longwood, FL | Lyman High School | 930 mi | 04/24/2026 | 04/26/2026 |
| Nationals | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort | 950 mi | 07/10/2026 | 07/14/2026 |
| Competition | Lakeland, FL | RP Funding Center, Youkey Theater, Sikes Hall | 990 mi | 03/13/2026 | 03/15/2026 |
| Competition | Tampa, FL | Florida State Fairgrounds | 1 Thousand mi | 02/27/2026 | 03/01/2026 |
| Competition | Tampa, FL | Florida State Fairgrounds | 1 Thousand mi | 04/17/2026 | 04/19/2026 |
| Competition | Pembroke Pines, FL | Charles F Dodge City Center | 1.1 Thousand mi | 02/20/2026 | 02/22/2026 |
| Competition | Pembroke Pines, FL | Charles F Dodge City Center | 1.1 Thousand mi | 02/20/2026 | 02/22/2026 |
| Competition | Bellevue, NE | Bellevue East High School | 1.1 Thousand mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Competition | Tulsa, OK | Cox Business Center | 1.2 Thousand mi | 03/20/2026 | 03/22/2026 |
| Competition | Lafayette, LA | Heymann Center | 1.2 Thousand mi | 04/10/2026 | 04/12/2026 |
| Competition | Mesquite, TX | Mesquite Convention Center | 1.4 Thousand mi | 02/27/2026 | 03/01/2026 |
| Competition | Mesquite, TX | Mesquite Convention Center | 1.4 Thousand mi | 03/13/2026 | 03/15/2026 |
| Competition | Humble, TX | Humble Civic Center | 1.4 Thousand mi | 04/10/2026 | 04/12/2026 |
| 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 | 04/10/2026 | 04/12/2026 |
| Competition | Albuquerque, NM | TBA | 1.8 Thousand mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Competition | Upland, CA | Upland Highlander Auditorium | 2.4 Thousand mi | 03/06/2026 | 03/08/2026 |
| Competition | Fresno, CA | Saroyan Theatre | 2.5 Thousand mi | 03/27/2026 | 03/29/2026 |
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