Breakin’ Convention tours the UK in  May and June 2026 with a prestigious international line-up of hip hop acts

Breakin’ Convention, the groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, embarks on its 2026 UK tour , taking place from this Saturday 9 May to Saturday 6 June.

With a prestigious international lineup selected by Breakin’ Convention Artistic Director and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Jonzi D, each date will feature Jonzi as host MC while DJs, graffiti artists and freestyle sessions at each location total a complete Breakin’ Convention takeover. Additionally, crews and artists from each area will perform alongside the headline acts. This extensive tour reaches towns and cities across the UK, from London to Glasgow, Blackpool to Brighton, Nottingham to Doncaster and beyond.

Jonzi D, Artistic Director of Breakin’ Convention, said  “Our latest UK tour features new venues, award-winning conceptual work, an international popping trio and the most unique breakers in the world. We never stop breakin’ convention!”

Breakin’ Convention’s 2026 tour features the powerful Olivier Award-winning TRAPLORD, created by prolific artist and choreographer Ivan Blackstock, whose innovative body of work includes collaborations with artists such as Beyoncé as well as solo performances, film and more. Exploring masculinity and mental health, TRAPLORD is an explosive fusion of movement and storytelling, challenging racial stereotypes of Black men. The 2026 tour lineup also includes Los Angeles-based trio Femme Fatale, who are of French, Mexican and Korean origin.

Renowned for their slick and timeless performances, stylish musicality and razor-sharp moves, Femme Fatale’s appearances at Breakin’ Convention in recent years have been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Trailblazing collective ILL-Abilities, an all-star crew of differently abled b-boys hailing from the Netherlands & Brazil also tour the UK, returning to Breakin’ Convention by popular demand. Refusing to accept any perceived limitations, they have generated headlines and packed-out venues since their early days. 

Breakin’ Convention tours to The Marlowe, Canterbury (9 May), Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (15 & 16 May), Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (20 May), Tramway, Glasgow (23 May), Brighton Dome, Brighton (27 May) Lighthouse, Poole (30 May), CAST, Doncaster (3 June) and The Grand, Blackpool (6 June).

The tour immediately follows Breakin’ Convention 2026, the world’s biggest festival of hip hop theatre, which took over Sadler’s Wells in London across the May bank holiday (Friday 1– Monday 4 May 2026). Throughout the weekend, audiences experienced a packed bill of performances, live DJs, dance workshops, graffiti, emcees and cyphers across the building at Angel. The festival opened with Friction on Friday 1 May, an opening night.

Tour dates

1-4 May Breakin’ Convention Festival at Sadler’s Wells, London
9 May The Marlowe, Canterbury
15 & 16 May Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
20 May Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
23 May Tramway, Glasgow
27 May Brighton Dome, Brighton + family matinee
30 May Lighthouse, Poole + family matinee
3 June CAST, Doncaster
6 June The Grand, Blackpool

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