Get ready to vibe with the best beat makers as the Beat Masters drop their freshest beats live! (Say that three times fast…)
The 15th Annual Beat Masters Beat Battle is a free, all-ages event where hip-hop beat makers compete for thousands of dollars and bragging rights on August 27 and 28, 2026.
Hosted by 206 Zulu, a local nonprofit that uses hip hop and the arts to empower and serve the community, this is the ultimate in-person showdown where producers go head-to-head to claim the crown and $3,000 in prizes. Bring your crew, feel the bass, and catch all the epic moments of this legendary battle.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Day 1)
Prelim Rounds
Pier 58
Waterfront Park, Seattle, WA
6 to 8 p.m. | Free | All-Ages
Friday, August 28, 2026 (Day 2)
1st Round, Semifinals + Finals
Performances
Westlake Park (Downtown)
401 Pine St, Seattle, WA
5 to 8 p.m. | Free | All-Ages
Think you have what it takes to go up against the best of the best in Seattle’s hip hop scene? The deadline to enter the contest is August 10.
(2026 flyer via 206 Zulu)
Don’t miss the beats, energy, and good times!
For more information or to sign up to compete, visit the Beat Masters website.
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Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101
Pier 58, Waterfront Park, 1401 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
