From November 11–14, the DMC World DJ Championships takes over London for four days of elite competition, culture, and global celebration. With champions representing over 40 countries, the world’s best turntablists will go head-to-head — pushing the limits of technical skill, creativity, and live performance.
Across multiple categories, from the legacy-defining DMC Classic, to the boundary-pushing DMC Open, and the precision-focused DMC Scratch, every routine is a statement — and every title is earned on the world stage.
Friday, November 13, marks a defining moment of the week as the DMC Open World Finals land at The Stables in Camden — where innovation, style, and musical risk-taking collide in front of a global audience.
More than a competition, DMC Worlds is where generations connect. A global community of artists, fans, and pioneers come together in the city where it all began — celebrating over 40 years of turntablism while shaping the future of DJ culture.
Powered by industry leaders Technics, Ortofon, Monkey Shoulder, and UDG, the 2026 Championships continue to set the standard for performance and progression at the highest level.
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.
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DETAILED SCHEDULE:
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.
