The Good-Good Battle Baden-Baden
International 2vs2 Battle for Breaking, Hip-Hop, Locking, and Funk in the Bénazetsaal
2026
About Good-Good Battle
Good-Good Battle — edition 2026
Good-Good Battle April 25, 2026
The Bénazetsaal of the Kurhaus Baden-Baden becomes the battle stage. Experienced DJs mix Boom Bap, Jazz, Funk, and Soul live. The battle runs in a 2vs2 knockout system: qualification, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, final.
The 2026 edition is the 3rd — a format that has established itself in Baden-Baden. The organizer is Team Combo Karlsruhe, one of Southwest Germany's most important Breaking crews.
Highlights Good-Good Battle 2026
- 3rd edition
- 2vs2 format
- Live DJs with Boom Bap, Jazz, Funk, Soul
- International jury
- Bénazetsaal of the Kurhaus Baden-Baden
Programme Good-Good Battle 2026
Program April 25, 2026
- 5:00 PM — Doors open with warm-up activities
- 6:00 PM — Main event begins
- 6:00 PM–7:30 PM — Qualification rounds (all registered 2-person crews)
- 7:30 PM–8:30 PM — Knockout phase: Round of 16, Quarterfinals
- 8:30 PM–10:00 PM — Semifinals, Finals, Show Battles
- Approx. 10:00 PM — Awards ceremony and closing
Dance Styles
- Breaking — Power moves, top rock, down rock, freezes
- Hip-Hop — New style, old school, foundation
- Locking — Funk style from the 70s
- Funk — Popping, waving, slow motion
Music (Live DJs)
- Boom Bap (classic Hip-Hop)
- Jazz and Jazz-Hop
- Funk and Funk-Soul
- Soul
Prices Good-Good Battle 2026
Advance tickets approx. €25–€45 depending on category. Family discounts may be available. Payment via badenbadenevents.de or local ticket outlets.
Practical information — Good-Good Battle
Getting There
By train (ICE/IC) to Baden-Baden Hbf, then bus or taxi to the Kurhaus (3 km). By car via the A 5 (Baden-Baden exit). Kurhaus underground parking garage directly beneath the venue.
Tickets
Advance tickets available online, by phone, and at local ticket outlets. Prices range from approx. €25–€45 depending on the category.
Families
Suitable for ages 5 and up, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
2vs2 Battle in the Belle Époque Hall
The Good-Good Battle brings together what rarely comes together: the international urban dance scene and the historic Bénazetsaal of the Kurhaus Baden-Baden, one of Germany's most beautiful Belle Époque halls. In a 2vs2 format, crews from all over the world compete against each other — Breaking, Hip-Hop, Locking, and Funk are merged into a competition that rewards versatility rather than stylistic purity. You'll experience dancers switching between power moves, top rock, locks, and funk steps.
Live DJs and International Jury
Experienced DJs mix the beats live: Boom Bap (classic Hip-Hop), Jazz, Funk, and Soul. These musical genres are by no means accidental — they form the musical roots of Breaking and Hip-Hop, and many crews train to precisely these rhythms. An international jury of professional dancers and choreographers judges each round: musicality (how do the dancers react to the beat?), creativity (what variations, what surprises?), and technique (cleanliness of the moves).
Format and Schedule
Doors open at 5 PM with warm-up activities, main event starts at 6 PM. It begins with qualification rounds — all registered 2-person crews dance against others, and the jury selects the best 16 or 8 for the main round. Then it's a knockout system: round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, final. A battle lasts a few minutes per round — the dancers have limited time, so they must give their all on the dance floor. Suitable for ages 5 and up, children under 12 must be accompanied.
Baden-Baden and Urban Culture
The fact that an international Breaking battle is taking place in Baden-Baden is part of the spa town's deliberate strategy: alongside the casino, classical music, and art, Baden-Baden also wants to appeal to younger audiences. The Good-Good Battle is in its 3rd edition in 2026 at the Bénazetsaal — a successful establishment of urban culture in a classic setting. The organizer is Team Combo from Karlsruhe, one of Southwest Germany's most important Breaking crews.
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