Breakin’ Convention, Jonzi D’s world-famous international festival of hip hop dance theatre, takes over Rotterdam from 12-15 November 2026.
For four days, the city becomes the global meeting point for hip hop culture
from theatre to battles, from DJs to spoken word.
Across Rotterdam we will be at Nieuwe Luxor, Theater Rotterdam and Theater Zuidplein, international icons and local voices come together in one shared space: the stage, the floor and the cypher! Featuring some of the most prestigious crews from around the world to local talents, jam sessions and workshops.
Breakin’ Convention isn’t just a festival - it’s about bringing the local and international crews together while representing the true elements of hip hop. Expect a lineup of next-level dancing, funky fresh DJs and MC’s with the sharpest rhymes, a celebration of the best local communities, street artists and a world-class experience of hip hop that’s suitable for anyone of any age or background.
BREAKIN' CONVENTION ROTTERDAM 2026
BREAKIN' CONVENTION ROTTERDAM 2026
2026 BC Rottedam Artist Line Up
Lady Leshurr | Traplord | Mounia | ILL-Abilities | Crime Time
Until Further Notice | Housejam | The Frequency Club | DJ Cutnice | Swag Nation | Pigeons Crew | O’hene Savant | Stogie T | Kay Slice | Kossa Kossa Jamsession | Naomi King
Menno/Studio Bluebreaks | DJRay Escobar
& more!
Thurs 12 Nov
We kick off Breakin’ Convention Rotterdam with an opening party in Café Dox.
Expect high energy performances and jams with Swagnation, The Frequency Club and House jam.
Entrance is FREE, limited capacity!
Location: Café Dox, Antoine Platekade 9, Rotterdam
Doors open: 21.00, Start: 21.30
Sat 14 Nov
Botis Seva’s Sing Child Sing:
Performed by Seva and created with Far From The Norm, this new solo work is an unfiltered exploration of healing, identity, and the invisible legacies passed from one generation to the next.
Location: Theater Rotterdam
Start: 18.00
Sun 15 Nov
An interactive day of workshops, battles, showcases and open mic sessions, bringing together local and international hip hop communities while inviting everyone to take part themselves.
With workshops by a.o. Stogie T, Mounia, 1 on 1 Open Style battle by Pigeons Crew, Open Mic by Cult North, Housjam, Tapes & Tories and more to be announced!
Location: Theater Zuidplein
Start: 13.00
Fri 13 Nov
Conscious, underground rap with an explosive international line-up of lyrical heavyweights: O’hene Savánt (USA), Stogie T (RSA), Lady Leshurr (UK),
Kay Slice (NL/GH).
We will end the show with a Kossa Kossa Jamsession, where all the acts are invited on stage together with live musicians.
Rotterdam’s finest DJ Cutnice will open the evening with hip hop bangers.
Location: Theatre Rotterdam
Doors open: 19.30, Start: 20.15
Sat 14 Nov
No less than 7 acts ranging from breaking and waacking to hip-hop and krump, top-notch dancers from all over the world as well as local talent will take the stage: Traplord (UK), ILL Abilities (NL/BR), Rubix (FR), Mounia (FR), Crime Time (NL), World of Afro (NL),
Until Further Notice (NL).
Location: Nieuwe Luxor
Sun 15 Nov
Over the course of a week, 5 acts (solo-artists or duo’s) will develop a short showcase combining movement and spoken word, coached by artistic director Jonzi D and choreographer Sheree Lenting with: Damaris Vreds (Spoken Word), Oumar Jalloh (dancer), Luc Howie Duzzith (spoken word), Tuaca Kelly (spoken word), Sunni Lamin Barrow (Spoken word), Kazuma Motomura (Spoken word & dancer)
Location: Theater Zuidplein
Start: 19.00
