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!

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We want to make sure everyone can enjoy B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival so have put in place the following initiatives to make the festival as accessible as possible...

STYLE WARS FILM SCREENING & Panel Discussion

To kick off the 10th anniversary of B-SIDE, join us at Bullring, off Rotunda Square, for a special screening & panel discussion of Henry Chalfant’s film, Style Wars.

Fri 30 May
Bullring, Off Rotunda Square
Doors open at 6pm with scheduled start at 6.30pm, followed by an exclusive Q&A. Click above to book. ...

B-SIDE Young Community Drop In

Suitable for any young person 14+, the B-SIDE drop in has all the chilled vibes of our regular Young Community Drop Ins but with a focus on all things Hip Hop. Expect everything from a DJ to dance workshops delivered by leading industry professionals - there's something for everyone! All of this is FREE!

Fri 30 May
Thorp Street Atrium & Dance Studios
12pm to 6 pm ...

Inclusive Street Dance Workshop

For the first time ever we will be hosting an Inclusive Street Dance Workshop for Disabled, Nuerodivergent, D/deaf and Visually Impaired dancers!

Fri 30 May
Studio 4, Birmingham Hippodrome
6pm - 7pm
FREE
Ages 16+
Limited Spaces...

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.

Fri 30 May
FABRIC Studio 3, Birmingham Hippodrome
6pm - 9pm
Ages 13+
*£20 tickets click above to book ...

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.

Fri 30 May
Studio 1, Birmingham Hippodrome
6pm - 7.30 pm
Ages 13+
*£10 tickets click above to book...

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.

Fri 30 May
Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome
6pm - 7.30 pm
Ages 13+
*£10 tickets click above to book...

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.

Fri 30 May
Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome
7.30pm - 9pm
Ages 13+
*£10 tickets click above to book ...

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.

Fri 30 May
Studio 1, Birmingham Hippodrome
7.30pm - 9pm
Ages 13+
*£10 tickets click above to book...

Southside Skate Space

Hurst Street will be transformed into Southside Skate Space, those of all levels can come together to learn and showcase their skills with professional coaching sessions led by Skateboard GB coach Shaun Boyle. Featuring ramps and rails the pop-up skate space will provide a thrilling playground for skaters to pull off tricks, with professional showcase demonstrations throughout the day.

Sat 31 May
Hurst Street
12pm - 6pm...

Block Party with Graffiti Artist.Com & Scratchers Delight

We are shutting down Thorp Street for a street party. Resident DJs Scratchers Delight provide the soundtrack, paying homage to Hip-Hop Music, playing everything from old school jams to current hits. GraffitiArtist.com will gather the best local & UK-wide graffiti artists to paint all day.

Sat 31 May
Thorp Street
12pm - 6pm...

Afroflux: Fluxcon

Fluxcon is a mini-convention from Afroflux, curated by Birmingham multi-disciplinary artist Juice Aleem. Mixing visual arts, cosplay, creativity, workshops, film screening, talks, movement, science and a marketplace, celebrating the radical imagination of Black and Brown communities locally and worldwide. This year the marketplace moves outside to Thorp Street, making space for innovation and Black creative businesses in public space.

Sat 31 May
Thorp Street, Atrium and Hippodrome Studios
12pm - 5pm click above to find out more...

Break Mission Worldwide and Queer-Side Dance Championships: All Styles and Waacking Qualifiers

Qualifiers take over the Patrick Studio with Break Mission All Styles dance qualifiers alongside Queer-Side Waacking dance qualifiers.

Queer-Side continues to open dialogue for inclusivity, making space & increasing visibility for Queer communities within Hip-Hop through a new dedicated competition for Waackers.

Sat 31 May
Patrick Studio, Birmingham Hippodrome
12pm - 6.30pm ...

Next Gen Stage

The Next Gen Stage is a platform dedicated to showcasing the next generation of hip-hop talent and evolutions of the artform, bringing together dance and music artists. The stage is a launchpad for fresh voices, showcasing unique performances that capture the evolving culture.

Sat 31 May
The Arcadian Piazza, Southside
12pm - 6pm ...

Break Mission Worldwide Championships: Breakin' Qualifiers

Break Mission Worldwide Championships attract elite dancers from across the globe. Breakin’ Qualifiers return to Southside, transforming Hippodrome Square into a dance arena for Breakin’ dance battles to live MCs and DJs throughout the day. The top 4 from Solo, 3v3 and 18 and under categories progress to Sunday’s Finals at Bullring.

Sat 31 May
Hippodrome Square
12pm - 6.30pm...

B-SIDE Basketball Slam with Basketball England and Kings Heath Clangers

Join Basketball England and Kings Heath Clangers to ‘Have a Go’ at basketball and take part in the community basketball slam. Featuring competitions and handling skill development sessions against the clock with top tips from the Kings Heath Clangers team. Take part in 3v3 mini competitions running throughout the day and learn more about the city’s basketball courts.

Sat 31 May
Hurst Street
12pm - 6pm...

Break Mission: Art of Raw Concrete Battles

Art of Raw returns to Central Street for a dynamic dance battle like no other, challenging dancers to showcase their skills in an authentic street setting: stripping away the dance floor, pushing dancers to adapt and innovate. Competitors face off in a series of high-energy battles, highlighting creativity, agility and their ability to navigate the challenging, unforgiving surface.

Sun 1 Jun
Central Street (Outside Wingstop), Bullring
11.30am - 2pm...

Break Mission Worldwide and Queer-Side Dance Championships: Breakin', All Styles and Waacking Finals

Finals for Breakin’, All Styles and Waacking live in the heart of Bullring. Following electrifying battles in all categories, winners will be crowned in a celebratory finale with special guest artist taking to the stage with a music performance to close the festival in style. This full dance battles will be livestreamed online internationally.

Sun 1 Jun
Lower Mall West (Outside M&S), Bullring
12pm - 5pm ...

Finals Award Ceremony

Finals for Breakin’, All Styles and Waacking live in the heart of Bullring. Following electrifying battles in all categories, winners will be crowned in a celebratory finale with special guest artist taking to the stage with a music performance to close the festival in style. This dance battles will be livestreamed online internationally.

Sun 1 Jun
Lower Mall West (Outside M&S), Bullring
5pm - 6pm...