Hip-hop

All World Waacking Battle 2v2: the dance event making its comeback at the Grand Palais this summer

An international dance competition, showcases and a turbocharged festive moment: no doubt, the All World Waacking Battle 2vs2 is back for another edition at the Grand Palais on July 11, 2026.

Nce Paris, Mic Superclub Summer House, Gradur ..., the upcoming nights at Wanderlust Paris

Wanderlust, the trendy club on the Paris electro scene, is back at Quai d'Austerlitz with a new summer program! Cocktails, DJ sets, urban culture and many other surprises to discover on the coolest terrace in Paris.

Juste Debout 2026: The renowned hip-hop dance competition makes its return to the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium

Juste Debout, the renowned hip-hop dance competition, is making a comeback to the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium on March 7 and 8, 2026. The event will bring together the world's top dance crews, who will face off in pairs across four different categories.

IT Battle 2026: A free-breaking dance competition to watch at Rosny 2 and Montreuil

On February 8, 2026, Westfield Rosny 2 shopping center will come alive with the buzz of the IT Battle, hosting a day of free qualifying rounds for the upcoming world-breaking finals. Visitors can enjoy intense battles and live DJ sets, giving a preview of the sport’s top talent before the big showdown set to take place in Montreuil this April.

H Quality: The urban dance festival featuring battles and choreographies in Neuilly-Plaisance

Get ready for two days of high-energy hip-hop acts on January 17 and 18, 2026, at the H Quality Festival in Neuilly Plaisance. Expect intense 1-on-1 battles and a jaw-dropping urban dance competition that will showcase the best in street choreography.

Piche in concert at L'Olympia: queer rap, drag show, and a unique performance in Paris.

Piche takes over the Olympia for an explosive concert combining French rap, dance, and queer performance. An extraordinary show not to be missed by fans of hip-hop and drag culture, on November 24, 2026.

Curiosité: hip-hop and circus show by the Haspop Company at the Palais des Congrès

Discover "Curiosité," a fusion of hip-hop and circus conceived by Hassan El Hajjami, at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from December 26 to 31, 2025.

Babo: The story of Haftbefehl, the music documentary on Netflix

Directed by Juan Moreno, Babo: The Haftbefehl Story traces the German rapper's career through never-before-seen interviews. Available on Netflix from October 28, 2025.

Freestyle Villette: the House of Urban Cultures in the 19th arrondissement, upcoming programming

To celebrate urban cultures, the city of Paris is building a Maison des cultures urbaines in the heart of the Parc de La Villette. From October 4, 2025, you'll be able to discover urban dance, music, sports and street art.

Battle Pro 2025: the world's best breaking dancers meet at the Théâtre du Châtelet

For the Battle Pro final, the best international breaking dancers meet at the Théâtre du Châtelet on October 25 and 26, 2025 for exceptional battles.

Hip Hop Talents 2025: the final of the dance, rap and street-art competition at La Gaité Lyrique

Ready to discover the new talents of French hip-hop? On September 13, 2025, La Gaîté Lyrique will host the final of a rap, dance and street-art competition, free to the curious!

Freestyle 2025, the free street culture festival celebrates its 10th anniversary at La Villette

Freestyle, the unmissable street culture festival, is back at La Villette! Dance, street-art, fashion, music, sport... The free street culture festival returns for a new, even more incredible edition, on May 31 and June 1, 2025. Not to be missed!

Black Legends: the musical arrives at La Seine Musicale

Black Legends, the musical comedy celebrating 20th-century black American music, returns to Paris. The show, which has already attracted over 200,000 spectators, is due to be staged at La Seine Musicale on March 20 and 21, 2026.

Paris Sports Ball: voguing during the Olympic Games at the Parc des Champions du Trocadéro

In early August, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, voguing invites itself onto the Champions Park stage, for an exceptional, free show given by dancers from the House of Revlon.

Olympic Games 2024: silver medal for France's Dany Dann in breaking

Last night for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! B-boy Dany Dann shines in the breaking events, winning the silver medal. He becomes the first French breakdancer to win a silver medal in this new discipline.

Brazil-France 2025 season: Sacré Sound Festival's Bahia Libre evening at La Bellevilloise

Plunge into the heart of the Brazil-France 2025 Season with Bahia Libré, a Brazilian evening as festive as it is spiritual, inaugurating the Sacré Sound Festival at La Bellevilloise on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Featuring capoeira, voguing and live music, the event pays tribute to the richness of Afro-Brazilian and queer cultures in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.

Quai 54 2025: the world streetball tournament moves to Roland-Garros

Quai 54, the world's biggest streetball tournament, returns to Paris on July 5 and 6, 2025, in the legendary arena of Roland-Garros Stadium, on the Suzanne-Lenglen court. An exceptional open-air weekend combining top-level competition, urban culture and artistic performances awaits you. Tickets go on sale on April 3, 2025!

Banger: Vincent Cassel and Mister V in an electrifying musical comedy

Banger stars Vincent Cassel as a DJ in decline who attempts an explosive comeback. A mix of comedy, thriller and music, this film by So Me also stars Mister V and Laura Felpin in a wacky plot where electro meets espionage. Available on Netflix from April 2, 2025.

Golden Stage 2025: Three generations of hip-hop come together for one evening

Golden Stage celebrates the legends and up-and-coming stars of hip-hop at the Grande Halle de la Villette from April 10 to 12, 2025, with three choreographic creations.

Hip Hop Talents 2025: the competition returns for regional selections in Paris

Before the grand finale in September, Hip Hop Talents returns for regional selections this July 5, 2025 at La Place, Paris (closing date for applications May 13). Come and discover tomorrow's future rappers, dancers and street artists for free!