B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival 2025

Festivals & Outdoor Events

Birmingham Hippodrome in partnership with Bullring & Grand Central

Fri 30 May – Sun 1 Jun

FREE

Showcasing UK and international artists, B-SIDE is THE Hip-Hop event of the year!

Birmingham Hippodrome’s popular free festival returns in May 2025, celebrating all things Hip-Hop!

This festival brings together extraordinary artists and breath-taking acts from across all four elements of Hip-Hop: breakin’, graffiti, DJ’ing and MC’ing.

Watch the trailer below!

B-SIDE Hip Hop Festival will return in 2025 showcasing the very best Hip-Hop talent from across the pillars of Hip-Hop including Breakin’, Graffiti, DJing and MCing – this festival is a celebration of the phenomenon that is Hip Hop right here in Birmingham!

Queer-Side Presents: Punking & Waacking Workshop with Viktor Manoel and Panda Waack

Step into the world of self-expression, storytelling, and unapologetic movement in this dynamic Punking & Waacking workshop, led by legendary dancer Viktor Manoel and international waacking powerhouse Panda Waack....

Sweat the Technique Litefeet Workshop with E-Solo

Join E-solo, a litefeet legend and one of the first Brooklyn-based litefeet dancers. He is the first international litefeet instructor, and one of the pioneers of litefeet education....

Sweat the Technique Breakin' Workshop with B-boy Gieras

All the way from Poland, B-boy Gieras brings his signature musicality and open approach to Breaking. With over 10 years of experience, Gieras is known for his unique style that blends freedom of movement with deep rhythm and flow...

Sweat the Technique Breakin' Workshop with Perninha

Hailing from Brazil, Perninha—representing MZK and Ill Abilities—brings a powerful mix of experience and style to the floor. ...

Sweat the Technique Popping Workshop with D-Soul

Join Daniel “D Soul” Norwood—an internationally acclaimed street dancer and cultural innovator—for an unforgettable popping workshop. ...