TRIPLE THREAT is back for 2026! The North East's leading international Breaking Battle & Community Hip-Hop event!

Triple Threat - Newcastle Vice - Breaking Battle & Community Hip-Hop Event

This page is for BATTLE REGISTRATION & COMPETITOR TICKETS ONLY. For audience tickets please visit www.dancecity.co.uk or call 0191 2610 505. If you are not registered to battle you will not be able to access the theatre space during the qualifiers.

Triple Threat - Newcastle Vice - 31st October 2026 - 10am till 7pm - Dance City, Temple St, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4BR

Returning for it's 3rd year after sell-out editions in 2024 & 2025, UK & international B-boys & B-girls will battle it out to see who takes home the win! Whether you're a Hip-Hop head or new to the culture, a veteran dancer or taking your first steps, Triple Threat is a family friendly event for everyone to enjoy.

This years event will also feature the return of our Hip-Hop Flea Market, the installation of our Triple Threat Artists Commission Award, Live performances from local talent, dedicated cypher space and Dance City's onsite cafe providing food and drinks across the day.

We will be releasing our full event schedule, activity, invites, judges & DJ's over the next few weeks - stay tuned because we have a very exciting line-up for 2026!

Battle Categories -

3 vs 3 Crew Battle (35 sign up crews maximum) 1st place prize = £1500 + trophies & prizes

1 vs 1 Solo Battle (35 sign up spots maximum) 1st place prize = £500 + trophies & prizes

Qualifiers for both categories will be a showcase battle format (3 vs 3 crew battle = 1 round per dancer, 1 routine allowed. 1 vs 1 solo battle = 4 corners style showcase, 1 round per dancer). Judges will pick top 16 for both categories from the qualification rounds.

SIGN UPS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.

The venue has a strict capacity which will not be exceeded. You must sign up and register via Eventbrite as registration will not be available on the day of the event. Once you have purchased your tickets you will recieve a link to our battle registration E-form. Please complete this immediately. You will not be registered to battle unless this form is completed. Each dancer must be registered and have a ticket for the category they are competing in. 1 dancer = 1 ticket. Each member of your crew must have their own ticket. Registration will close 24 hours before the event.

If you are 16 or under and wish to compete you MUST be accompanied by a paying adult with a ticket.

Full Event Schedule -

10.00 - 11.00 EVENT OPEN / BATTLE SIGN IN / CYPHER & WARM UP

11.00 - 13.00 3 VS 3 CREW QUALIFIERS / 1 VS 1 SOLO QUALIFIERS / CYPHER TIME

13.00 - 14.00 LUNCH / FOYER CYPHER / CHILL TIME

14.00 - 14.30 EVENT OPENS TO PUBLIC / GUEST PERFORMANCE & JUDGES SHOWCASE

14.30 - 16.00 TOP 16 3 VS 3 CREW BATTLES / TOP 16 1 VS 1 SOLO BATTLES

16.00 - 17.00 TOP 8 3 VS 3 CREW BATTLES / TOP 8 1 VS 1 SOLO BATTLES

17.00 - 17.30 SEMI FINAL 3 VS 3 CREW BATTLES / SEMI FINAL 1 VS 1 SOLO BATTLES

17.30 - 18.00 SHORT BREAK / CYPHER TIME

18.00 - 18.45 GUEST PERFORMANCE / FINAL 3 VS 3 CREW BATTLE / FINAL 1 VS 1 SOLO BATTLE / AWARDS

19.00 EVENT FINISHED

If you have any questions about the event or battle registration please email triplethreatbattle@gmail.com or DM the event instagram page @triplethreatbattle

We look forward to you joining us in Newcastle for this years event. Travel safe, train hard & good luck!

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