Reims Hip Hop Festival
Street culture celebrated in all its forms in Reims
About Reims Hip Hop
A new urban culture event in Reims
Born in 2025 from the initiative of the association La Mine and the Reims-based clothing brand Hiwé, the Reims Hip Hop Festival has established itself from its very first edition as a unifying event for urban culture in the city of coronations. The festival offers a multidisciplinary program that embraces all dimensions of hip-hop: music, visual arts, dance, and transmission.
Three days of hip-hop celebration
The first day is dedicated to visual arts with the creation of giant murals by talented artists who take over the city walls. The second day features rap concerts and open mic sessions, offering a stage to young local rappers as well as established French artists. The third day is dedicated to transmission with creative workshops around graffiti and writing, followed by an exhibition that closes the festival.
La Mine Galerie and La Cartonnerie: two emblematic venues
The festival unfolds across two complementary sites. La Mine Galerie, located in the Croix-Rouge district, hosts the opening night with an open mic followed by a concert in the intimate setting of this associative venue dedicated to musical creation. La Cartonnerie, Reims' contemporary music venue at 84 rue du Docteur Lemoine, takes over for the ticketed concerts, workshops, stands, exhibitions, and DJ sets over the weekend.
A springboard for local talents
The Reims Hip Hop Festival places a central focus on artists from the local scene. Rappers like B-Tox, Darkgem, Black Koffee, and Pire Mastaa, regulars at the La Mine association's recording studio, were able to perform in front of a large audience during the first edition. The festival aims to become a springboard for emerging hip-hop talents from Reims and the Champagne region.
Reims Hip Hop — edition 2026
Second edition of the Reims Hip Hop Festival, from April 30 to May 3, 2026 in Reims, celebrating street culture over four days between MJC Le Flambeau, L'Artéfact and La Cartonnerie. On the program: open mic, rap concerts, DJ sets, block party, graffiti jam, workshops and conferences, with Ärsenik, Rocca, DJ Kodh headlining on Saturday, May 2 at La Cartonnerie.
2026 Edition — four days of street culture in Reims
From April 30 to May 3, 2026, the Reims Hip Hop Festival returns for its second edition in Reims, organized by the La Mine and HIWE associations. For four days, hip-hop culture will unfold in three emblematic venues in the city: MJC Le Flambeau in the Croix-Rouge district, L'Artéfact in the city center, and La Cartonnerie, Reims' contemporary music venue.
The festival combines rap concerts, DJ sets, open mic, graffiti jam, workshops, conferences, and a block party. The evening of Saturday, May 2 at La Cartonnerie is the highlight of the edition, featuring Ärsenik (the emblematic duo led by Lino), Rocca, DJ Kodh, Astro Lone, and DJ Ced Swift. Only this concert is paid, the rest of the program is free to access.
The weekend block party also offers a conference led by Tarek, creator of Paris Tonkar, on the history, aesthetics, and legacy of graffiti.
Programme Reims Hip Hop 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026 — MJC Le Flambeau (7 PM-11 PM, free)
Open mic and concerts in the gallery of the La Mine association, Croix-Rouge district.
- SOB
- LYN PEGA
- CLAIR & PRÉCIS
- RMS CREW
- VGT
- JIBTON
- B-TOX
Friday, May 1, 2026 — L'Artéfact (8 PM-11 PM, free)
DJ sets evening.
- Pelikhan
- Tungsten
Saturday, May 2, 2026 — La Cartonnerie (8 PM-11 PM, paid)
Festival's main concert evening.
- Ärsenik (Lino) — emblematic French rap duo from the 1990s-2000s
- Rocca — French-Colombian rapper, historical figure of French-speaking rap
- DJ Kodh
- Astro Lone — opening act
- DJ Ced Swift — opening act
Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2026 — La Cartonnerie (3 PM-7 PM, free)
Block party: graffiti jam, workshops, stands, exhibition, conference.
- Graffiti jam
- Creative workshops
- Stands
- Conference by Tarek (creator of Paris Tonkar) on the history, aesthetics, and legacy of graffiti
Highlights Reims Hip Hop 2026
- Exceptional lineup on Saturday, May 2 at La Cartonnerie: Ärsenik, Rocca, DJ Kodh
- Four-day festival spread across three Reims venues (MJC Le Flambeau, L'Artéfact, La Cartonnerie)
- Three out of four evenings are completely free, only the main concert on May 2 is paid
- Weekend block party with graffiti jam and a conference on the history of graffiti by Tarek (Paris Tonkar)
- Opening open mic showcasing the emerging Reims scene
Prices Reims Hip Hop 2026
Practical information — Reims Hip Hop
Access
The festival mainly takes place at La Cartonnerie, 84 rue du Docteur Lemoine, 51100 Reims. The opening night is held at La Mine Galerie in the Croix-Rouge district. Accessible by tram (Cartonnerie stop) or bus. Parking nearby.
Prices
Prices range from €12 to €21 depending on the evening. Some daytime activities are free.
Practical information
The festival is held in mid-June over three days (Friday to Sunday). Food and drinks available on site.
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Where does it take place — Reims Hip Hop
La Cartonnerie
84 rue du Docteur Lemoine, 51100 Reims