Karavel Festival

Founded in 2007 in Bron under the leadership of choreographer Mourad Merzouki, the Karavel Festival takes place every autumn in Bron and across the Lyon metropolitan area, showcasing the very best in hip-hop dance. An infinite and daring creative space, Karavel showcases hip-hop dance in all its splendour on the Lyon stage: renowned companies rub shoulders with up-and-coming ones in a veritable explosion of creativity, whilst shows and battles breathe new life into dance performance with infectious energy.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned enthusiast, make the most of this incredible showcase for hip-hop dance to discover and share the full richness of this unique, demanding and popular art form!

From 25 September to 25 October 2026, the Karavel Festival returns to the Lyon metropolitan area, with a few stops across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, enthusiastically continuing its commitment to hip-hop creation. Leading figures and emerging voices come together in a packed programme combining shows, performances and battles, reflecting the full richness of hip-hop culture. Let yourself be swept away by a month of dance alongside 55 companies and come and celebrate 20 years of a collective, daring and generous artistic adventure!

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