We’ll be igniting hip hop energy across the UK in 2026!
9th May - 6th June
Prepare to be blown away by world-class performances from internationally celebrated poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls in a festival that showcases local talent alongside global sensations. Hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre legend and Breakin’ Convention Artistic Director Jonzi D, join us for this ultimate celebration of hip hop culture.
Breakin’ Convention UK 2026
Tour Dates
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The Marlowe
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & ILL-Abilities
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Tyne Theatre and Opera House
International Acts:Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & ILL-Abilities
Local Acts: Gribz, Dance Jam, Da Litehouse
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Royal Concert Hall
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & ILL-Abilities
Local Acts: Take1 Dance, Tozer Studios, Beatbots, Freedom Movement, Marshon Dance Company, J M E Dance Company + Plus special guest Jah Digga
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Belgrade Theatre
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & ILL-Abilities
Local Acts: Loco Academy, Danceforce Studios , Dance Nuvo
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Tramway
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & ILL-Abilities
Local Acts: Female Funk Fruition, Heavy Smokers Krew. SK Dance, Corey Owens
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Brighton Dome
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & ILL-Abilities
Local Acts: Streetfunk - Street Symphony, Project Female, Visual Poets, Thread Temple + Family Matinee
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Lighthouse
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & Redo from ILL-Abilities
Local Acts: Be Free, DFA Studios, Shake, NSB + Family Matinee
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CAST
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & ILL-Abilities
Local Acts: Street Beat Elite, Bust A Move Leeds, Dancedaze UK
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The Grand
International Acts: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s TRAPLORD, Femme Fatale & Low Air
Local Acts: House of Wingz, Freefly crew - Hot Saki ft Sam & Aysh De Belle, 0161 Studios
Content Guidance
Breakin’ Convention is recommended for children over 12+. The second half of the show, featuring TRAPLORD, has adult themes and is recommended for audiences 16+.
This age guidance is at the discretion of the accompanying parent/guardian.
Above all, Breakin’ Convention Festival is a celebration of the best hip hop has to offer, highlighting incredible artists from all over the world and we look forward to welcoming you.
The family matinees taking place at Brighton and Poole will be appropriate for all ages.
Content guidance: This production contains strobe lighting, vaping and strong language and themes of violence, identity and mental health.
Touring crews
JONZI D - Host & Artistic Director
FEMME FATALE (France / Mexico / South Korea)
IVAN MICHAEL BLACKSTOCK - TRAPLORD (United Kingdom)
ILL-ABILITIES (Brazil / Netherlands)
Low Air (Lithuania)
The Breakin’ Convention UK Tour 2026 is made possible thanks to the following funding and supporters:
