On September 20th, Area51 will transform into the beating heart of street culture during the Nacht van Strijp-S. Together with Area51, NBL and EMOVES, powered by Stichting Bosse Nova and Project Culture Up, we present: Block Party XL.
A free celebration for the whole community, where graffiti, dance and music collide under one roof.
Graffiti Jam
The walls of Area51 turn into a massive canvas. On the east side, facing the Klokgebouw, aerosol artists and graffiti crews will bring their styles to life. Curated by Alleycat, Kiosk Collective and Unframed, expect international names, national heroes, local legends and fresh new talent.
Breaking Battle
The Dutch Breaking League (NBL) brings a spectacular 2 vs 2 battle. Crews will compete for €1,200 prize money:
🥇 1st place: €800
🥈 2nd place: €400
Judged by renowned breakers and powered by the sounds of DJ SD. Want to join? Register on the day itself. Not a breaker? Just come and watch!.
All-Style Battle & Jam
Hip hop, house, popping, breaking – all styles unite in this All-Style battle. With prize money up for grabs:
🥇 1st place: €400
🥈 2nd place: €200
With Lucas Benjamin on the decks and a professional jury, this will be a showcase of creativity and skills. After the battle, the floor opens up for an all-out jam, with sounds ranging from funk to dubstep, guided by the night’s MC. Everyone is welcome to join.
Timeline
13:00 – Music starts / doors open / warm-up
14:00 – 16:00 – Preselection 2vs2 Break
16:00 – 18:00 – Preselection 1vs1 All-Style
18:00 – Top 16 Break
18:40 – Top 8 Break
19:10 – Top 16 All-Style
19:40 – Top 8 All-Style
20:00 – Top 4 Break
20:15 – Top 4 All-Style
20:30 – Break & All-Style Finals
21:00 – Closing / Jam session
Block Party XL 🗓️ Saturday, September 20, 2025 📍 Area51, Strijp-S, Eindhoven 💸 Free entrance
