From global scholarship to dance battles to calls for new research, 2026 is shaping up to be a major year for Hip-Hop culture, education, and community. Here’s a curated list of key events, conferences, and opportunities happening across the U.S. and internationally.
European Hip Hop Studies Conference (EHHSN 9.0)
Theme: “Things Done Changed: Hip Hop Futures for a World on Fire”
📅 March 18–21, 2026 | 📍 Groningen, Netherlands
Hosted by the European Hip Hop Studies Network, this flagship gathering brings together scholars, artists, and activists exploring Hip-Hop’s global futures amid political, social, and environmental crisis.
Trinity International Hip Hop Festival
📅 April 9–12, 2026 | 📍 Hartford, CT
An interdisciplinary festival blending performances, panels, workshops, and community conversations—bridging Hip-Hop culture and the academy.
World Hip Hop Dance Championship
📅 July 25 – August 1, 2026 | 📍 Phoenix, AZ
🔥 The world’s premier international Hip-Hop dance competition, bringing together crews and styles from across the globe under the Hip Hop International umbrella.
4th Annual Hip Hop Studies Conference – Howard University
📅 November 13–15, 2026 | 📍 Washington, DC
This conference continues to be a key space for cutting-edge scholarship, pedagogy, and dialogue across Hip-Hop Studies.
Call for Submissions: Journal of Popular Music Education
Special Focus: Hip-Hop in Music Education (K–12, community programs, and university spaces)
🗓️ Submission Deadline: March 2, 2026
✍🏾 A major opportunity for educators and scholars working at the intersection of Hip-Hop, pedagogy, and curriculum development.
🔗 https://www.intellectbooks.com/journal-of-popular-music-education
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