The Notorious IBE 2026
Expected end time: 18:00 hour
Theater Heerlen - THEATER HEERLEN -
One of the biggest and leading international breakdance and urban dance festivals in the world.
The Notorious IBE will celebrate its 25th edition in 2026 at various indoor and outdoor venues in Heerlen. The event has become one of the largest and leading international breakdance and urban dance festivals in the world. Every year, IBE attracts top dancers and hip-hop enthusiasts from all over the world to participate or be amazed by unique combination of battles, workshops, live music and cultural exchange.
The 'Undisputed'
At Theater Heerlen, follow the FUJIFILM Instax Undisputed World Breaking Championship. This is an international series of breaking competitions with editions in Kyoto, Cape Town, Shanghai, Accra (Ghana) and New Delhi, among others. The winners of each edition qualify for the grand world finals, which will take place for the first time in São Paulo in March 2027. With more than 900 participants, the Undisputed competition at IBE is the largest competition within the tour.
Schedule
Friday 7 August 16.00-21.00: Qualifiers crews
Saturday 8 August 13.00-21.00: Qualifiers men and women
Sunday August 17.00-20.00: Finals
For more information, visit www.thenotoriousibe.com.
