UNITED STATES — September 22, 2026: Dancing With the Stars is moving into its third week, and the next major theme is already confirmed: Yacht Rock Night. The Season 35 ballroom has 14 couples remaining after the two-night premiere, while tonight's Viral Hits Night determines the next round of the competition.
If you are searching for DWTS Week 3 songs, DWTS Week 3 dances, Yacht Rock Night songs, DWTS couples or when Yacht Rock Night is on, the key point is that the theme is confirmed for Tuesday, September 29. ABC airs Dancing With the Stars live at 8/7c on Tuesdays, with the live simulcast also available on Disney+.
When Is DWTS Yacht Rock Night?
Week 3 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. ABC's official schedule places Dancing With the Stars at 8/7c on Tuesdays.
Which DWTS Couples Are Still Competing?
ABC's Season 35 cast list includes Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov, Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong, Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach, Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten, Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson, Jackson Olson and Emma Slater, Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy, Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa, Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas, Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik, Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart, and Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess.
What We Know About the Yacht Rock Songs
The theme is confirmed, but a complete official Week 3 song-and-dance list was not yet available in the current sources checked for this update. Publishing an unconfirmed song list as fact would risk turning a useful search guide into outdated information.
How DWTS Voting Fits Into Week 3
Fan voting is part of the competition, using ABC's online voting plus SMS voting for eligible viewers. Voting begins during the live show and closes shortly after the final performance.
What to Watch for on Yacht Rock Night
- Song assignments: Which couples receive recognizable yacht-rock classics?
- Dance styles: The ballroom style can change how a song works on the floor.
- Scores: Judges' scores and fan voting are separate pieces of the result.
- Bottom-of-the-board pressure: A low judges' score can create added elimination pressure.
How to Watch DWTS Week 3
Watch Dancing With the Stars Tuesday, September 29 at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.
DWTS Week 3 Quick Answers
What is the DWTS Week 3 theme?
Yacht Rock Night.
When is Yacht Rock Night?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
What time is DWTS on?
8/7c on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesdays.
How many couples remain?
Fourteen couples remain after the two-night Season 35 premiere.
Is the Week 3 song list official yet?
The theme is official, but a complete song-by-song Week 3 list should be treated as pending until ABC or the official DWTS podcast confirms it.
See the full Season 35 cast guide and read the DWTS voting guide.
Dancing With the Stars on XUpdated September 22, 2026.
