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World's largest breakdancing competition pops and locks into Houston

Expect bboys to bust out moves like this.

For those who grew up in the '80s — when people's idea of cutting up a rug was laying out some cardboard and having a battle to see who can stand on their head and spin around the best — this event is for you.

Red Bull BC One — the world's largest breaking competition — will be returning to Houston on Saturday, August 14, at Warehouse Live. This 18th iteration will kick off with a series of workshops, leading up to the ultimate breaking battle.

The winner of the Houston cypher will qualify to compete at the Red Bull BC One National Final on August 20-22 in Orlando, Florida.

Texas native and first-ever Red Bull BC One World champion (and Houston cypher judge) Omar "B-Boy Omar" Davila will be around to premiere his documentary short Hope 4 Hip Hop. The doc highlights his community outreach program and how becoming the very first Red Bull BC One champ led him down the path of mentorship, galvanizing the next generation of Texas breakers and Olympic hopefuls.

Davila will also be in attendance for a breaking workshop and dancer panel, along with RoxRite, B-Boy Marley, and B-Boy Baby Girl.

Attendees can also enjoy brunch and cocktails with renowned Houston street artist Donkeeboy, followed by an immersive (and unexpected) art tour where he will showcase some of his most popular murals throughout the city. A professional photographer will be hand to capture poses in front of these murals.

Houston native/active member of Havikoro/founder of Sonkiss'd Concepts Yung Chris will host, while DJ Lean Rock will provide the soundtrack for the event.

Tickets can be purchased here. The event will be available to stream via VOD across the Red Bull BC One YouTube, Facebook, and Red Bull TV channels 24-hours after the event.

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Concert News

Pitbull and Lil Jon return to Houston on summer 'I'm Back Tour'

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Pitbull's I'm Back Tour will come to Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on May 23, 2026.

Global rapper/singer Pitbull will return to the road in 2026 with his I’m Back Tour, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, May 22.

The 35-city North American leg of the tour will kick off on May 14 in West Palm Beach, Florida. It will be broken up into two stages, allowing for a 16-city European leg in June and July.

In addition to Houston, Pitbull will perform in Dallas on May 23.

The tour will feature special guest Lil Jon at all stops.

Pitbull has released 12 solo albums in his career, most recently Trackhouse in 2023. His most recent release was the 2025 collaborative album Underdogs with IAmChino.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale starting with Pitbull’s Artist Presale on Wednesday, January 28 at 10 am; those interested must sign up at livemu.sc/pitbull by Monday, January 26 at 9 pm.

No codes are needed – access is tied to users' Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale.

The general on-sale will begin on Friday, January 30 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.

PITBULL I’M BACK TOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES

Thu May 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat May 16 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun May 17 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
Tue May 19 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Wed May 20 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
Fri May 22 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sat May 23 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Wed May 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Fri May 29 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat May 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Wed June 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat June 6 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater
Sun June 7 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 19 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat Aug 22 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Tue Aug 25 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Wed Aug 26 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Fri Aug 28 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre
Sat Aug 29 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Mon Aug 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Wed Sep 2 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Thu Sep 3 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat Sep 5 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 9 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Thu Sep 10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
Sat Sep 12 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Sun Sep 13 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tue Sep 15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Wed Sep 16 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Sep 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Sat Sep 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Tue Sep 22 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Fri Sep 25 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater
Sat Sep 26 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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