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Florida is about to get a dose of Olympic sparkle.
Just weeks after the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina wrapped up, some of the world’s biggest figure skating stars will glide into the Sunshine State as part of the long-running Stars on Ice tour, which brings Olympic medalists, world champions and fan favorites together.
The national tour kicks off on April 16 in Fort Myers at Hertz Arena, then continues with Florida stops in Fort Lauderdale on April 17 and Orlando on April 18. The shows will mix the skaters’ competition-level athleticism with theatrical choreography, giving audiences a chance to see elites perform outside the strict rules of Olympic competition.
Leading the lineup is Ilia Malinin, the reigning world champion nicknamed the “Quad God,” who became the first skater in history to land a quadruple axel in competition. He’s joined by Alysa Liu, whose incredible comeback ended in a world championship and an Olympic gold medal in women’s singles—the first U.S. Olympic win in the discipline in more than 20 years.
Also slated to appear are ice dance superstars Madison Chock and Evan Bates, Olympic team gold medalists and multiple-time world champions who have dominated the discipline for years. The cast is stacked with additional national champions and Olympic veterans as well, including Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn and longtime crowd favorite Jason Brown.
The Florida shows are just the opening act. After launching in Fort Myers, the 2026 Stars on Ice tour will travel to 28 cities across the United States, wrapping up May 31 in Southaven, Mississippi. Stops include major arenas in Boston, Chicago, Seattle and Anaheim along the way.
While the Olympic Games showcase skating at its most intense, the tour format tends to be more playful and creative with dramatic lighting, themed group numbers and routines that are designed solely to entertain. It’s also one of the few chances for fans to see multiple Olympic champions share the same ice in a single night.
Stars on Ice itself has a long legacy in the sport. Founded in 1986 by Olympic champion Scott Hamilton, the touring show has staged more than 1,500 performances over the decades and has featured icons like Kristi Yamaguchi, Tara Lipinski and Nathan Chen. Tickets for the 2026 tour start around $30, with premium on-ice seating and meet-and-greet opportunities also available.
If you’ve ever wanted to watch Olympic-level skating without flying halfway across the world to the Games, this spring might be your moment—preferably with a Florida sunset waiting outside the arena.