Breakin’ Convention 2026 Friction
A night of powerful physicality. The kinetic friction between surfaces, bodies, and ideologies.
Experience raw and intense movement with an opening night of battles, electrifying performances from international hip hop theatres stars and live DJs.
On the Sadler’s Wells stage, Rock Force Crew USA – winners of the UK B-Boy Championship 2025 – bring explosive energy in a work that traces their evolution from crew origins to global legacy. Italy’s Compagnia Bellanda present a dynamic duet fusing breaking and contemporary styles. The night also features an all-female reimagining of Joseph Toonga’s Born to Protest: The Reframe – a raw, high-impact piece grounded in krumping that explores power, defiance and vulnerability.
Taking over the foyer will be a slick, high-energy battle by Kingdoms League, showcasing bold moves and serious skill. Doors open from 6pm.
FULL LINEUP
Compagnia Bellanda Italy | Emma Houston UK | Joseph Toonga UK | Kaner Scott UK | Rock Force Crew USA
Breakin’ Convention Festival is recommended for children aged 12+.
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Header image description: One performer in jeans and a black top is lit from above. Their arms are wide and they look up, screaming. Behind them some others can be seen looking on, expressionless.
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