DETOURS FESTIVAL 2026
From the Detours Cyphers to the Work In Progress nights, including the Soirées Créations, the Caravane de la danse urbaine, the finale at the Théâtre National, the Detours Quartiers, and the professional networking events, this 2026 edition was simply unforgettable.
But beyond the performances, Detours was above all a space for exchange and connection, celebrating the positive values of hip-hop: respect, diversity, and unity.
Internationally, collaborations have been strengthened this year with national teams in Scotland, Cameroon, Morocco, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa).
ON THE STREET
DETOURS CYPHERS
The creation festival organized at the end of September is preceded, since 2015, by the Detours Cyphers which take place every Wednesday of July, August and September in the center of Brussels and in various cities of Wallonia.
DETOURS QUARTIERS
The Detours Quartiers allows us to reach a public who is less aware of artistic creations. Last year, we invited the champions of the Detours to lead workshops directly to the residents of these neighborhoods.
URBAN DANCE CARAVAN
Conceived and (co) created with students in scenography from the École Nationale Supérieure d’Arts Visuels – La Cambre, Brussels2030 and the Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles, the Urban Dance Caravan is a huge urban dance movement that crosses the city center, from square to square, to lead us to the heart of the Théâtre National.
INDOOR
WORK IN PROGRESS
Through its Work in Progress program, the Detours Festival supports the professionalization of urban artists. These shared-stage evenings give young hip-hop choreographers access to cultural spheres by presenting their works in progress.
Battle Final
At the end of the summer, the winners of each Cyphers battle come together for one final showdown: the Grand Final! A mix of cultures and styles featuring the best dancers of the season, from Belgium and around the world.
Creations Evenings
One or more evenings dedicated to performances of completed urban/contemporary dance creations, mainly featuring creations that won awards at the previous year’s WIP.
Bringing theater to the street and the street to the theater
Discover the selected artists for 2026
DETOURS
FESTIVAL 2026
The International Urban Arts Festival returns to Brussels for an explosive edition! Dance battles, unique performances, open stages, and contemporary creations.
From July 14 to September 25, the Detours Festival brought the city of Brussels to life with dance, hip-hop culture, and conviviality!
The 2025 edition was exceptional, marked by record attendance and incredible collective energy. But beyond the performances, Detours was above all a space for exchange and connection, celebrating the positive values of hip-hop: respect, diversity, and unity.
Professional and amateur dancers, choreographers, audiences, and partners from all over the world came together in a spirit of cohesion and equality throughout the different stages of the festival.
From the Detours Cyphers to the Work In Progress evenings, via the Soirées Créations, the Urban Dance Caravan, the finale at the Théâtre National, the Detours Quartiers and the professional meetings, this 2025 edition was simply unforgettable!
Selected Artists 2026
Kevine Pop
Afro Popper - Cameroun
B-Girl Sarah
Breaking - Belgique
Urban Mover
Experimental - France
Street Soul
Popping - UK
Détours Cyphers : The Cypher’s selected dancers represent the cream of today’s street dance scene. A burst of pure energy and improvisation.
Eriture
Solo Contemporain - Cameroun
Compagnie X
Création Urbaine - Belgique
Work In Progress : The Détours Festival Workshop. Discover the next generation of dance creations currently in development.