Breakin’ Convention International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre
Fuel your soul this spring with Breakin’ Convention, the world’s biggest festival of hip hop dance theatre. Hosted and curated by Jonzi D, the festival features the freshest works from your favourite artists.
Get bank holiday ready for jaw-dropping performances, live DJs, dance workshops, graffiti, emcees, and spontaneous cyphers all over Sadler’s Wells in an unforgettable experience. Welcoming all hip hop heads from the old school to the new school.
With events from Friday 2 May right through to everyone’s favourite Park Jam there is something for everyone.
REAL TALK – what to expect at Breakin’ Convention
Breakin’ Convention Festival has represented the origins and evolution of hip hop culture from ‘around the world and around the corner’ for 20+ years. Hip hop sprang from urban pressures, not only as a showcase of joyful ingenuity and innovation but also as a powerful response to social and economic injustice in disregarded neighbourhoods.
Today the work in the festival touches on ever-current social themes such as discrimination, political issues and conflicts, inequality, and themes of an adult nature. For this reason, not all the performances are ‘family friendly’.
Our new PG rating
Breakin’ Convention Festival is recommended for children over 12+. This age guidance is at the discretion of the accompanying Parent/ Guardian. Our festival line- up changes until quite close to show date to ensure we can provide the most exciting performers. In the listings, look out for the PG sign for shows where parental discretion is advised.
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 to our 2025 edition at Sadler’s Wells.
Breakin’ Convention – Fierce Friday
Sadler’s Wells Theatre
2 May 2025
The opening night of Breakin’ Convention. Come dressed to express as we begin the festival weekend with some fresh and funky fabulosity.
Breakin’ Convention 2025
Sadler’s Wells Theatre
3 & 4 May 2025
Join us on the dancefloor at Breakin’ Convention, the world’s biggest festival of hip hop dance theatre. Hosted and curated by Jonzi D, the festival features the freshest works from your favourite artists.