About Culture of 4
Culture of 4 is San Diego's premier Hip Hop cultural event that celebrates the four core elements of Hip Hop: Breaking, MCing, DJing, and Graffiti Art. Originally founded in 2004 at the South Bay Family YMCA Teen Center, the event was a staple there until 2010. Kennedy "EraNetik" Phounsiri then took over as the sole organizer and director, steering the event towards greater prominence and expansion.
The event's growing reputation caught the attention of the Red Bull San Diego team, which became its first major sponsor in 2013. This sponsorship marked a turning point, leading to Culture of 4’s inclusion in the inaugural U.D.E.F. Pro Breaking Tour in 2014. Its growing success has then attracted sponsorships from major companies and local brands, establishing it as San Diego's premier street dance event.
Culture of 4 has become a renowned global destination for dancers, drawing high-level competitors from around the world. Its consistent success has solidified San Diego’s reputation as a top-tier destination in the street dance scene.
CULTURE OF 4 - Freestyle Session USA103 days to the event
CULTURE OF 4
San Diego's Premier Street Dance Jam
since 2004
CO4 - XX11
August 29-30, 2026
The official FREESTYLE SESSION WORLD FINALS - USA Qualifier
Celebrating 24 years of THE CALAMITIES - Breaking Crew
Battle Categories:
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5-vs-5 CREW BREAKING
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2-vs-2 YOUTH BREAKING (16U)
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1-vs-1 OPEN STYLES
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Day 1 - Sat, August 29, 2026
@ Courtyard by Marriott - Liberty Station
2592 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
PRELIMS / QUALIFICATION BATTLES
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Crew Breaking - Prelims, Top 32/16 > Top 4
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Youth Breaking - Prelims, Top 16 > Top 4
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Open Styles - Prelims, Top 64/32 > Top 8
Entry:
Crew Breaking ($200 per crew)
Youth Breaking ($60 per duo)
Open Styles ($40 per competitor)
Early Bird pricing for competitors will be available leading up to the event!
General Admission: 18+ ($30 per ticket)
Kids Admission: 10-17 ($20 per ticket)
Children under 10 are FREE
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Day 2 - Sun, August 30, 2026
@ Fit Social Belmont Park - Mission Beach
3125 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109
MAIN EVENT / BEACH PARTY
FREE FOR ALL AGES
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Crew Breaking - Top 4 > Finals
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Youth Breaking - Top 4 > Finals
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Open Styles - Top 8 > Finals
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Partnered events during the big week in San Diego:
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August 21-22 - RED BULL BC ONE USA FINALS
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August 27-28 - YOUTH BREAKING CHAMPIONSHIPS & CONFERENCE
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August 29 - AFTER PARTY @ DAVE N BUSTERS
Media
Culture of 4
Culture of 4
![Culture of 4 [RECAP] by Stance Elements](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e4ab9_95fa9493c40447669be7d5c97dabba2bf002.jpg/v1/fill/w_920,h_518,enc_auto/file.jpeg)
Culture of 4 [RECAP] by Stance Elements
CO4 Recap by Insage Productions)
CO4 Recap by Enzonyc
Hype Moments at Culture of 4 // .stance x UDEF
Top Sets at Culture of 4 // .stance x UDEF // 2016
Culture of 4 (2019) | Commercial
Past Sponsors
