DMC41: The Full 2026 DMC World DJ Championship Lineup Is Here

Three events. Two iconic London venues. The world’s best battle DJs. More than four decades of DMC history.

DMC returns to London this November for the 2026 DMC World DJ Championships — DMC41, bringing together the next generation of championship DJs alongside some of the most influential names in turntablism and DJ culture.

Across Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, DJs from around the world will compete across the DMC Classic, Open and Scratch Championships, culminating in the crowning of the 2026 DMC World Champions at KOKO.

And the battles are only part of the weekend.

A-Trak, Craze, DJ KOCO, Skratch Bastid, DJ NOIZE, the Scratch Perverts, Monie Love, Cutmaster Swift, DJ Pogo, Prime Cuts and more are all joining DMC in London.

FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER — DMC WORLD ELIMINATIONS

3:00 PM – 11:00 PM at THEATA — 8 Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2AB

The road to the World Championship begins Friday as the international finalists face the DMC World Eliminations. |

More than 50 DJs representing countries and DMC branches from around the world are expected to compete across the weekend in three disciplines:

DMC Classic — DMC's original showcase format and the competition that has defined generations of battle DJs.

DMC Open — DMC's no-limits championship, opening the creative possibilities of modern DJ technology.

DMC Scratch — head-to-head competition built around one of the foundations of turntablism: the scratch.

Friday determines who survives and advances to Saturday's World Finals.

Performing Friday

DJ CRAZE - The three-time consecutive DMC World Champion returns to DMC for a special performance.

DJ KOCO aka SHIMOKITA - The Japanese DJ phenomenon brings his unmistakable vinyl style and selections to London.

Friday is more than a qualifying round — it's the opening night of DMC41 and the first chance to see the world's championship field together under one roof.

SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER — DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

1:00 PM – 9:00 PMKOKO — 1A Camden High Street, London NW1 7JE

On Saturday, DMC takes over KOKO London for the main event.

The DJs who survive Friday return to battle for three of the biggest titles in turntablism:

2026 DMC World Classic Champion2026 DMC World Open Champion2026 DMC World Scratch Champion

Alongside the competition, DMC41 brings together an extraordinary lineup spanning multiple generations of DJ culture.

Performing Saturday at KOKO

A-TRAK — DMC World Champion and one of the most influential DJs to emerge from the battle scene.

SKRATCH BASTID — internationally renowned DJ and turntablist bringing his live show to the DMC stage. THE GOLDEN ERA ALLSTARS featuring CUTMASTER SWIFT / DJ POGO / PRIME CUTS — three generations of championship pedigree and UK turntable culture together on stage.

MONIE LOVE — the UK hip-hop pioneer performs live at KOKO.

UK B-BOY CHAMPS ALLSTARS — bringing another foundational element of hip-hop culture to the World Finals stage.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

SCRATCH PERVERTS — one of the most important crews in UK turntablism reunites as DMC celebrates their legacy. DJ NOIZE — the legendary 1996 DMC World Champion returns 30 years after taking the title.

The show will be hosted by Craze, DJ Babu, Sarah Love and MysDiggi.

SATURDAY NIGHT — THE OFFICIAL DMC41 AFTER PARTY

9:00 PM – 3:00 AM - Dingwalls — East Yard, 11 Camden Lock Place, London NW1 8AL

When the World Champions have been crowned, DMC41 moves across Camden for the Official DMC World Championship After Party at Dingwalls.

Champions, competitors, artists, judges, DMC alumni and the international DJ community come together to close out the weekend and celebrate another chapter in DMC history.

41 YEARS OF DMC

Since 1985, the DMC World DJ Championships have provided a global stage for DJs who went on to change the culture.

This November, that history continues.

The competitors are coming from around the world.The legends are coming back.Three World Championships are on the line.

Friday 13 November — THEATA Saturday 14 November — KOKO Saturday night — Dingwalls

DMC41. London Calling.

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