Community Event · Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Waves of Migration Mural Unveiling
Refuge Art School's Waves of Migration mural unveiling, with an open mic hosted by CabbHoppa1.
October 10–18, 2026
Festival Schedule
Nine days across five Lowell venues. Only the Kick-off Concert is ticketed — everything else is free to attend.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Kick-off Concert
The festival opens with Jungle Brothers and Termanology, backed by a deep bill of Lowell and 978 artists, with breaking and dance cypher interludes throughout the night — plenty of chances for you to get loose on the dance floor. All ages welcome with a parent or guardian; 18+ unaccompanied.
Free · No ticket required
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Learn to Dance Workshop
An open-level introduction to hip-hop dance foundations, led by Justin. No experience needed — just wear sneakers. Justin will be teaching a 45-second-long original choreography that will act as an intro to hip-hop and dancing! Be prepared to get hype and energetic as you learn what Justin has cooked up with MOTION by CORTIS ft. Juicy J. Limited to 20 participants.
Free · No ticket required
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Hip-Hop Trivia
Hosted by Chris, Warp & Weft's resident Alex Trebek. Bring a team, argue about samples, and settle it on the scoreboard. Golden-age deep cuts to current releases.
Free · No ticket required
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM
DJ Myth
A full night on the tables — turntablism, crate digging, and a floor that does not sit down.
Free · No ticket required
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Urban Inspirational Metaphysics: Hip-Hop 101 and Graffiti Lettering Workshop
Urban Inspirational Metaphysics: Hip-Hop 101 is led by CabbHoppa1 — the history of the culture and its four elements — followed by a hands-on graffiti lettering session led by Xavier Robbins. All ages welcome. Limited to 20 participants.
Free · No ticket required
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM
Fee & the Evolutionists
A live soul and hip-hop band fronted by Fee, an MC with a golden-era flow, and Ruby Shabazz, whose vocals come straight out of classic R&B, backed by some of the most accomplished musicians in New England. Fee was part of the classic Lowell hip-hop group X-Caliber and he co-wrote and rapped on "One Hit to the Body" with D-Tension, the song Micky Ward walked out to for the first Gatti fight.
Free · No ticket required
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Mill City Get Down
Hip-hop dance battles, dance showcases, cyphers and circles to close the festival out.
Free · No ticket required