
Join Boy Blue at this explosive dance battle event, with an electric atmosphere provided by a line-up of guest judges and DJ's.
See artists, dancers and freestylers express themselves at this 2vs2, All Style Battle event.
Pairs of dancers will showcase their skills by competing to various styles of music. Who will be crowned champion? Come along to find out which exceptional performer will walk away with the cash prize.
The line-up of guest judges and DJs will be announced soon – stay tuned for more information.
Boy Blue is an Olivier Award-winning, hip hop dance theatre company that continues to define the potential and power of hip hop across the UK. It is a multi-generational, multicultural community, with performers ranging from five to 40+.
Running time: 4 hours (12pm–4pm)
Registration for Battlers will start from 11am.
Attendees are welcome to come and go throughout the event.
Age guidance: 6+ (family-friendly)
This event has loud music.
Would you like to battle?
Tickets sold through this Barbican webpage are for audience members only. If you'd like to take part as a battler, you can book your place through Eventbrite here.
Battlers must be 16 or over.
Produced by Boy Blue.
Presented by the Barbican.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Image by @flashfil
Ticket prices
Related events
From Fri 9 May to Sun 11 May, Boy Blue present a series of events across the centre.
FreeStage performances (free)
Fri 9 May at 5.30pm–7pm, Level G
Stop by Level G for an evening of free performances.
Hip Hop Matters (£7)
Fri 9 May at 7.30pm–9.30pm, Frobisher 1
Join Boy Blue for an exciting and thought-provoking conversation on the future of hip-hop, from where we are in 2025 to what the future holds.
Pre-show performance (free)
Sat 10 May at 5.30pm–7pm, Level G
Seeing A Night With Boy Blue on Saturday night? Come along to this free, pre-show performance on Level G.
A Night With Boy Blue
Sat 10—Sun 11 May 2025
Mixing exuberant hip-hop dance displays, a joyful sense of community and the heart-thumping rhythms of an eclectic score, don't miss Boy Blue’s company showcase. Tickets from £18.
Theatre
Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in the rear of the Stalls (four) and row B of the upper circle (four), both with companion seats. Row B is reached via a platform lift, and staff will be happy to help you. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the theatre – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Sign language
For our occasional BSL-signed performances. Stalls seats close to the signer are reserved for people with hearing impairments. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Captioned performances
These display the full text of the play on a screen as the actors speak the words. Seats with the best view of the screen are reserved for people with hearing impairments, so please book early and ask for these seats.
Audio-described performances and amplified sound
Headsets are available from the sales kiosk outside the Stalls Right entrance to the theatre
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
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