The most flowery hip-hop festival in the world, in Pontcharra
Created in 2014 by the Nextape collective, Who Got the Flower ?! is an international hip-hop festival held annually in Pontcharra, in the Grésivaudan valley in Isère. Self-proclaimed "the most flowery hip-hop festival in the world", it celebrates hip-hop culture in all its forms: breaking battles, footwork, choreographic shows, workshops, and a hip-hop village. The festival runs from February to May with a pre-festival (Breaking Camp) followed by the main event bringing together international dancers and passionate audiences in a friendly, nature-close atmosphere.
Since its creation in 2014 by the Nextape collective, the Who Got the Flower ?! festival has established itself as one of the biggest European hip-hop festivals. Born from the passion of a group of high school students from Pontcharra for dance, the Nextape association, founded in 2010, has given birth to a unique event that combines international breaking competition, artistic creation, and conviviality in the heart of the Grésivaudan valley.
Who Got the Flower ?! stands out for its unique identity: "a friendly, open festival, close to nature, close to simple things, and terribly hip-hop". The event takes place at the Espace culturel Le Coléo in Pontcharra, between the Belledonne mountains and the Chartreuse massif, offering an exceptional natural setting for an urban culture festival. This alliance between nature and urbanity is the originality of WGTF.
The festival adopts an original format that extends over several months. It begins in February with the Breaking Camp, an intensive three-day training course dedicated to the training and improvement of dancers. The main festival takes place in May over three days, with international battles, shows, workshops, and a free-access hip-hop village.
Dance competitions are the cornerstone of the festival. The main 4 against 4 breaking battle attracts teams from all over the world, with qualifications followed by spectacular finals. The festival also offers footwork battles, junior competitions (Flower Jam), and innovative formats that renew the genre.
Beyond the battles, Who Got the Flower ?! programs choreographic shows like The Silence, collaborative performances (The Colab), and creations that explore the boundaries of contemporary hip-hop dance. These artistic proposals broaden the perspective on breaking and urban cultures.
The festival places great importance on transmission with breaking and dance workshops, as well as original botanical workshops that strengthen the link between urban culture and nature. Conferences and meetings complete the educational program.
Who Got the Flower ?! has acquired international stature, welcoming over 3,200 festival-goers, 300 dancers representing 16 nationalities over three days during its 2022 edition. The Flower's Tour, a free annual traveling event, extends the festival's spirit into rural areas of the territory.
The Nextape association, founded on February 18, 2010, in Pontcharra by a group of high school students, is the driving force behind the festival. Beyond organizing WGTF, Nextape offers breakdance classes in the Grésivaudan valley, school interventions, a summer Summer Camp, and touring choreographic creations. This strong local presence anchors the festival in the social and cultural fabric of the region.
The 11th edition of the Who Got the Flower ?! festival will take place from May 15 to 17, 2026, in Pontcharra. The program includes: 4 vs 4 breaking battles, footwork, "The Silence" show, dance and botanical workshops, and a free-access hip-hop village.
The Who Got the Flower ?! festival returns for its 11th edition from May 15 to 17, 2026, at the Espace culturel Le Coléo in Pontcharra. Following the success of the 10th-anniversary edition, the festival continues its exploration of hip-hop cultures with a renewed program.
Friday, May 15, will be dedicated to the show The Silence, a choreographic creation that opens the festival on an artistic and contemplative note. Saturday, May 16, will host the main 4vs4 breaking battle, the festival's signature format, with daytime qualifications and evening finals. Sunday, May 17, will be dedicated to footworks, with competitions and performances centered around this dance discipline.
The outdoor hip-hop village will offer a friendly, free-access space on Friday and Saturday. Botanical and breaking workshops will be organized on Saturday and Sunday, true to the festival's spirit of combining urban culture with proximity to nature.
In addition to the main battle, the festival features the Battle Hip Hop Into The Details format, a competition that emphasizes dancers' precision and creativity.
The festival takes place annually in two phases: the Breaking Camp (intensive training) in February, and the main festival in May, over three days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Consult the official website for the exact dates of each edition.
Espace culturel Le Coléo
86, rue de Pont Haubané
38530 Pontcharra
The hip-hop village is held outdoors around the Coléo.
Tickets are available online at wgtf.fr/billetterie. Tickets for the evenings at Le Coléo sell out very quickly: booking in advance is highly recommended. Some editions sell out several weeks before the festival.
By car: Pontcharra is located 35 km northeast of Grenoble, accessible via the A41 (Pontcharra exit). Free parking near Le Coléo.
By train: Pontcharra SNCF station - Grenoble-Chambéry TER line. Le Coléo is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
By bus: Tougo transport network, lines serving Pontcharra from Grenoble and the Grésivaudan valley.
Pontcharra and its surroundings offer several accommodation options: hotels, gîtes, and campsites in the Grésivaudan valley. The Belledonne Chartreuse tourist office can help you find suitable accommodation.
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Espace culturel Le Coléo
86, rue de Pont Haubané, 38530 Pontcharra