BRED Hip-Hop Theatre Fest 2026

BRED Hip-Hop Theatre Festival is BACK. Join us August 28-30 at the Hilberry Gateway for the debut of 4 new plays inspired by hip-hop songs
About this Event

2026 Festival Schedule

Friday, August 28

• 7:00 p.m. Act N' Out (a hip-hop themed improv and networking event)

Saturday, August 29

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hip-Hop Family Hours (including activations for youth and hip-hop lovers of all ages)
• 11:30 a.m. Hip-Hop Dance Workshop with Hakeem "Stingz" Rasul
• 12 PM - All-age appropriate hip-hop play
• 1 p.m. Hip-Hop Dance Workshop with Hakeem "Stingz" Rasul
• 2 p.m. 16 Bars - features 4 new plays written by Detroit playwrights and lyricists (opening matinee)
• 7:30 p.m. 16 Bars - features 4 new plays written by Detroit playwrights and lyricists (evening performance)
• 9 p.m. The After Party - Asaka the Renegade, headliner (Free, limited capacity, RSVP required)

Sunday, August 30

• 3 p.m. 16 Bars - features 4 new plays written by Detroit playwrights and lyricists (closing matinee)

16 Bars 2026 playwrights:

• Mahogany Jones
• Quest MCODY
• Maleek Rae
• Izaya Spencer
• Goldie Patrick