08.29.26
08.29.26
The Celebration of Hip-Hop Culture in
Columbus, Ohio returns.
AT LAND GRANT BREWING IN THE HEART OF THE FRANKLINTON ARTS DISTRICT
After the 5th installment of Ohio’s favorite hip-hop festival in 2019, the world took a break from in-person events and the 2x2 crew used that time to take a breath.
With a refreshed look on life and everybody asking when 2x2Fest would return, the opportunity finally arrived to give back to our city and to the culture of hip-hop.
@2x2HIPHOPfest is back.
August 29, 2026
LAND GRANT BREWING
2 INCREDIBLE EVENTS TEAM UP FOR ONE BIG CELEBRATION OF HIP-HOP, CARS & COMMUNITY.
2x2Fest isn’t just coming back with the usual festival format. This time around, we are teaming up with our friends at Vaded Street Circuit to build something truly unique.
2x2 Hip-Hop Festival x Vaded Street Circuit come together for a massive festival featuring multiple stages of live performances, heated breaking and rap battles, live art around every corner, and over 150 custom cars surrounding all of it.
THE 4 ELEMENTS OF HIP-HOP ON DISPLAY
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![A breakdancer performing headspin on a wooden dancefloor surrounded by a large crowd at a street dance event, with DJ equipment and a DJ visible in the foreground.]()
BREAKING | School vs. school and the classic 2v2 battle
NEW for 2026, a School vs School battle where kids and their teacher team up to battle it out with schools from all over the country.
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![A woman with long dreadlocks, wearing a striped sleeveless jumpsuit and white sneakers, is performing on stage with a microphone in front of an audience at an outdoor event. The crowd is taking photos and videos, some smiling and cheering.]()
MCing | multiple stages packed with performances
From hungry rising local MCs to national lyricists. Multiple stages will feature a lineup that’s sure to highlight the best in hip-hop music.
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![A DJ wearing headphones is performing outdoors, with a colorful mural featuring a cartoon character in the background and a microphone on a stand nearby.]()
DJing | providing the soundtrack to your day
You can’t break or rhyme without a beat and 2×2 showcases some of the Midwest’s top turntable talent.
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![A person crouched down spray painting graffiti on a large wall that features a colorful mural of a face with purple hair and a green hand. There are spray paint cans and crates on the ground around the artist.]()
Graffiti writing
The visual art element of the culture is always a top priority for us. We work hard to create a platform for some of the region’s most respected writers.
GET INVOLVED
This festival can’t happen without performers, competitors, writers, builders, sponsors, volunteers, and a team to put it all together. Looking to be a part of the festival? Visit the Get Involved tab and let’s work together to put on a one-of-a-kind experience for our city.
