Who Got the Flower ?!
The most flowery hip-hop festival in the world, in Pontcharra
About WGTF
Who Got the Flower ?! : the international hip-hop event of the Grésivaudan
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.
A festival rooted in nature and hip-hop culture
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.
A format spread from February to May
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.
The battles: the beating heart of the festival
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.
Shows and creations
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.
Workshops and transmission
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.
International reach
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.
Nextape: passion serving the community
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.
WGTF — edition 2026
The 11th edition of the Who Got the Flower ?! festival took place from May 15 to 17, 2026, in Pontcharra, under the theme « Book 2 / Chapter 1: Germination ». The program included: 4vs4 breaking battle, 1vs1 hip-hop freestyle battle « Into the Details », experimental concept « The Silence », footworks, toprocks, conferences, workshops (breaking, botany, illustration), a free-access Hip-hop Village, and after-parties.
11th edition — May 15 to 17, 2026, theme « Book 2 / Chapter 1: Germination »
For its 11th edition, the Who Got the Flower ?! festival opened a new chapter titled « Book 2 / Chapter 1: Germination », marking a renewal of its identity after ten initial editions. The festival unfolded from Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, across several locations in Pontcharra: the Le Coléo cultural center (main battles), the Hip-hop Village avenue de la Chartreuse (secondary battles, conferences, after-parties), the Maurice-Cucot space rue Jean Pellerin (workshops), and the Jardin des 1000 plantes (botany and illustration workshops).
Le Coléo — main battles
Le Coléo hosted the heart of the competition: the experimental concept The Silence and the qualifications for the 4vs4 Breaking battle on Friday, May 15, followed on Saturday, May 16, by the 1vs1 Hip-Hop Freestyle battle « Into the Details » and the 4vs4 Breaking finals in the evening.
Hip-hop Village — secondary battles and atmosphere
The Hip-hop Village, with free access, offered throughout the weekend the Bouquet Battle (1vs1 Breaking) on Friday evening, Toprocks and Footworks 2vs2 sessions, hip-hop conferences, and on Sunday the concepts Stomp da Tune and Too {...} to Handle. After-parties extended each evening.
Workshops and transmission
The Maurice-Cucot space hosted hip-hop workshops on Saturday, May 16, and breaking workshops on Sunday, May 17. The Jardin des 1000 plantes, true to the festival's spirit, offered botany workshops on Saturday and illustration workshops on Sunday, recalling the original link between urban culture and nature.
Pre-festival
The 2026 edition was preceded by the Breaking Camp #4, an intensive three-day training camp that took place from February 20 to 22, 2026, in Pontcharra.
Programme WGTF 2026
Pre-festival — Breaking Camp #4
- February 20-22, 2026 — Intensive breaking camp, Pontcharra
Friday, May 15, 2026
- The Silence (experimental concept) — Le Coléo
- 4vs4 Breaking (qualifications) — Le Coléo
- Bouquet Battle (1vs1 Breaking) — Hip-hop Village
- After-party — Hip-hop Village
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 1vs1 Hip-Hop Freestyle « Into the Details » — Le Coléo
- 4vs4 Breaking (finals) — Le Coléo
- Toprocks, Footworks 2vs2, conferences — Hip-hop Village
- Hip-hop workshops — Maurice-Cucot
- Botany workshops — Jardin des 1000 plantes
- After-party — Hip-hop Village
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Stomp da Tune, Too {...} to Handle — Hip-hop Village
- Breaking workshops — Maurice-Cucot
- Illustration workshops — Jardin des 1000 plantes
- Footworks (competitions and performances) — Le Coléo
Highlights WGTF 2026
- Opening of « Book 2 / Chapter 1: Germination », a new chapter for the festival after 10 initial editions
- The Silence: experimental concept opening at Le Coléo
- International 4vs4 Breaking battle, the festival's signature format
- 1vs1 Hip-Hop Freestyle battle « Into the Details »
- Free-access Hip-hop Village: Bouquet Battle, Toprocks, Footworks 2vs2, conferences, after-parties
- Botany and illustration workshops at Jardin des 1000 plantes
- Hip-hop and breaking workshops at the Maurice-Cucot space
Prices WGTF 2026
Practical information — WGTF
Practical Information
Dates
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.
Location
Espace culturel Le Coléo
86, rue de Pont Haubané
38530 Pontcharra
The hip-hop village is held outdoors around the Coléo.
Prices
- General admission: from €10 to €23 depending on the evening
- 3-day pass: from €48 to €56
- Workshops: from €8 to €21
- Hip-hop village: free on Friday and Saturday
- Reduced prices for under 14s
Ticketing
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.
Access
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.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.wgtf.fr
- Nextape Association: www.nextape.fr
Accommodation
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.
Practical Tips
- Book your tickets very early, the evenings at Le Coléo often sell out.
- Bring appropriate clothing for the outdoor hip-hop village.
- The festival is open to everyone, from experienced dancers to curious spectators.
- Workshops require prior online registration.
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Espace culturel Le Coléo
86, rue de Pont Haubané, 38530 Pontcharra