Festival Bouzé 2026

Festival Bouzé 2026 – Indian Ocean Championship

The Biggest Urban Dance Festival in the Indian Ocean

Festival Bouzé returns for its 4th edition from 13 to 16 August 2026 in Mauritius, bringing together the best dancers, judges, coaches, and cultural leaders from across the Indian Ocean and Africa.

The festival is proudly presented with the support of Malta Guinness, Sungold Trading, and Institut Français de Maurice, alongside our public and regional partners who continue to support the development of urban dance culture in the Indian Ocean.

Created by Wake Up Entertainment, Festival Bouzé is more than a dance competition. It is a platform for cultural exchange, artistic development, youth empowerment, and international collaboration through urban dance.

12 countries and territories will be represented during this international gathering, making Festival Bouzé one of the largest urban dance events in the region.

MAIN EVENT

Indian Ocean Championship Finals

📅 Sunday 16 August 2026
📍 Institut Français de Maurice, Rose-Hill 🕐 1pm – 5pm

Witness the best dancers from the Indian Ocean and Africa battle for the championship title in two categories:

  • 1 vs 1 Breaking
  • 1 vs 1 Choose Your style

International judges, world-class dancers, live DJs, special showcases, and an electric atmosphere await you.

Participating Countries

Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion Island, Madagascar, Seychelles, Comoros, Mayotte, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Gabon, Togo, Djibouti, and other invited countries from Africa and the Indian Ocean region.

Festival Activities

Dance Masterclasses

Learn from international coaches in:

  • Breaking
  • Hip-Hop
  • Afro Styles
  • Dancehall
  • Krump

Conferences & Group Talks

Meet dancers, organizers, educators, and cultural leaders discussing:

  • Building a regional dance industry
  • Dance careers and professionalization
  • Youth development through dance
  • Women in urban dance
  • International collaboration

Cultural Exchange Activities

Participants from different countries will share experiences, create connections, and discover Mauritius through cultural and community activities.

Festival Schedule

Thursday 13 August

  • Welcome activities
  • Opening sessions
  • 📍 Dance initiations & Masterclasses at Pointe Jerome Mahebourg

Friday 14 August

  • Dance Masterclasses
  • Group Talks
  • Road Tour 1
  • 📍 Showcase at Tribeca Mall

Saturday 15 August

  • Workshops
  • Cultural exchange activities – Road Tour 2
  • 📍 Exhibition battles and showcases at Caudan Waterfront

Sunday 16 August

Indian Ocean Championship Finals

📍 Institut Français de Maurice, Rose-Hill 🕐 1 pm – 4 pm

  • 1 vs 1 Breaking
  • 1 vs 1 Choose Your style
  • Dance Exhibitions – Country Show
  • Award Ceremony

Tickets

All events before the Final are free to attend for the public or participants in dance classes etc.

Indian Ocean Championship Final Ticket Price:

📅 Sunday 16 August 2026 📍 Institut Français de Maurice, Rose-Hill 🕐 1pm – 4pm

  • Adults: Rs 300
  • Children under 10 years: Free

Tickets will be available at the venue.

Why Attend?

✅ Watch elite dancers from 12+ countries

✅ Experience the largest urban dance championship in the Indian Ocean

✅ Meet international artists and cultural leaders

✅ Enjoy workshops, conferences, and cultural activities

✅ Celebrate Hip-Hop, Breaking, and Afro dance culture in Mauritius

Festival Partners & Sponsors

Festival Bouzé 2026 would not be possible without the support of our valued partners, sponsors, and event hosts who share our vision of developing urban dance culture across the Indian Ocean.

Main Sponsors

🥇 Malta Guinness – Gold Sponsor

🥇 Sungold Trading Ltd – Gold Sponsor

🥇 Institut Français de Maurice – Silver Sponsor

Supporting Partners

  • Ministry of Tourism
  • Ministry of Youth and Sports
  • Pizza Hut
  • Miaow Miaow
  • Underrated
  • NSD Aluminium

Event Hosts

📍 Tribeca Mall

📍 Caudan Waterfront

📍 institut francais Maurice

These organizations play a vital role in making Festival Bouzé a reality by supporting cultural exchange, youth development, artistic excellence, and regional collaboration through dance.

We sincerely thank all our partners for helping us connect dancers, communities, and cultures from across the Indian Ocean and Africa.

Organised By

Wake Up Entertainment Ltd

Connecting and professionalising urban dance communities across the Indian Ocean since 2010.

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