The 2026 The Circle Dance Lab World Final will take place on July 4 at Hongkou Jingwu Stadium.

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this homegrown dance event returns to Hongkou, bringing together top street dancers from around the world while introducing fresh ways to fuse urban culture with the latest trends.

Qualifying rounds for the 2026 TCDL have already been held in Paris, Seoul, Beijing, Chengdu in Sichuan province, and Guangzhou in Guangdong province. Nearly 200 elite dancers from Germany, France, South Korea, the United States, Japan, and other countries will gather in Shanghai to compete for the championship title.

The competition will feature multiple categories, including 2-on-2 battles, Olympic breaking, the Circle Queen women's battle, and 5-on-5 crew showcases, offering an exciting blend of high-intensity competition and electrifying stage performances.

If you go

When: July 4, 2:30 pm

Where: Hongkou Jingwu Stadium, No 715 Dongtiyuhui Road, Hongkou district

Ticket prices: 388 yuan ($57.10) to 1,088 yuan

Ticket purchase: Tickets are available through The Circle Dance Lab WeChat mini program.

Sources: The Circle Dance Lab, Hongkou district administration of sports