Hip Opsession Festival in Nantes 2026
This year again, Nantes will be pulsating to the rhythm of the 21st edition of the Hip Opsession Festival, which has become one of the must-see events dedicated to hip hop culture in France and Europe.
Founded in 2005 by a group of passionate individuals, the festival has established itself as a major artistic, inquisitive, and socially engaged event, open to all audiences.
Book your hotel in Nantes now to attend this extraordinary hip hop festival!
Organized by the Nantes-based association Pick Up Production, Hip Opsession explores all disciplines of the hip hop movement: rap, DJing, beatboxing, breakdancing, street dance, graffiti…
Concerts, shows, DJ sets, battles, performances, and exhibitions make up a rich and diverse program.
You'll have the chance to see internationally renowned artists as well as emerging talents.
The festival also places great importance on knowledge sharing and transmission through workshops, screenings, and conferences.
Beyond the performances, Hip Opsession develops a program of cultural activities each year, particularly for audiences with disabilities or those facing barriers to access.
The workshops organized during and around the festival become genuine spaces for expression, learning, and creation, fostering exchanges between generations and artistic backgrounds.
True to its urban spirit, Hip Opsession takes over numerous venues throughout the Nantes metropolitan area, from iconic stages to more intimate spaces.
During the last edition, more than 75 events were held in 47 venues, bringing together nearly 22,000 spectators.
In the venues, the streets, the bars, around the murals, at the concerts and battles: a total immersion in hip-hop energy awaits you!
Located right in the city center, the Hotel Graslin*** allows you to easily reach the various festival venues while enjoying a comfortable and relaxing setting.
A perfect address to experience Hip Opsession 2026 up close to the vibrant energy of Nantes, then find peace and quiet after intense and inspiring days.
Founded in 2005 by a group of passionate individuals, the festival has established itself as a major artistic, inquisitive, and socially engaged event, open to all audiences.
Book your hotel in Nantes now to attend this extraordinary hip hop festival!
Hip hop culture celebrated in Nantes
Organized by the Nantes-based association Pick Up Production, Hip Opsession explores all disciplines of the hip hop movement: rap, DJing, beatboxing, breakdancing, street dance, graffiti…
Concerts, shows, DJ sets, battles, performances, and exhibitions make up a rich and diverse program.
You'll have the chance to see internationally renowned artists as well as emerging talents.
The festival also places great importance on knowledge sharing and transmission through workshops, screenings, and conferences.
Hip Opsession: an open, accessible, and intergenerational festival
Beyond the performances, Hip Opsession develops a program of cultural activities each year, particularly for audiences with disabilities or those facing barriers to access.
The workshops organized during and around the festival become genuine spaces for expression, learning, and creation, fostering exchanges between generations and artistic backgrounds.
A nomadic festival in the heart of the Nantes metropolitan area
True to its urban spirit, Hip Opsession takes over numerous venues throughout the Nantes metropolitan area, from iconic stages to more intimate spaces.
During the last edition, more than 75 events were held in 47 venues, bringing together nearly 22,000 spectators.
In the venues, the streets, the bars, around the murals, at the concerts and battles: a total immersion in hip-hop energy awaits you!
Stay in the heart of Nantes during the festival
Located right in the city center, the Hotel Graslin*** allows you to easily reach the various festival venues while enjoying a comfortable and relaxing setting.
A perfect address to experience Hip Opsession 2026 up close to the vibrant energy of Nantes, then find peace and quiet after intense and inspiring days.
