The 20-year anniversary celebration from the UK’s pioneering hip hop dance theatre festival. International, intergenerational, and always inspirational.

For twenty years Breakin’ Convention have been revolutionising the hip hop scene in London and across the world. This year they are throwing their biggest party ever.

They know how to mark a milestone.

For 5 years of flava they had 5-year-old’s tearing up the Sadler’s Wells stage.

For 10 years they profiled 10 of the best UK acts.

For Breakin’ Convention’s big 1-5 they had the power of a 15-piece jazz band from the Jazz re:freshed Sonic Orchestra.

In 2023 they turn 20 – you’re not ready for what they have in store.

Spanning the entire weekend, expect jaw-dropping and inspiring 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, the festival also features DJs, graffiti artists and freestyle sessions taking place all over the building. Join us for this ultimate celebration of hip hop culture.

Featuring:

SATURDAY

Les Twins, Rubix and Missy France | MOVER South Korea | Ghetto Funk Collective Netherlands | ILL-Abilities Netherlands/Brazil | Company Nicolas Huchard France | Threading Theater Netherlands/UK | Boy Blue UK | Gully South Block UK | Max Revell UK | BC Youth Dance Company UK

SUNDAY

Abandoman Ireland | Rubix France | MOVER South Korea | Ghetto Funk Collective Netherlands | ILL-Abilities Netherlands/Brazil | Company Nicolas Huchard France | Threading Theater Netherlands/UK | Kloe Dean UK | Far From The Norm UK | Lauren Scott UK | Danny Francis UK | BC Youth Dance Company UK

Line up subject to change

Supported by the Korean Cultural Centre UK

[Image description] A group of eight hip hop dancers encircle a ninth, cheering him on. His elbows are high, fingers pointing down, knees soft. They all wear variations on street style – white trainers, black hoodies, baseball caps, a bucket hat, a balaclava – against a background of orange smoke and blazing lights.

Header image © Belinda Lawley