5th Edition

Are you ready to be part of a new urban double dutch wave?

The Gathering is a double dutch competition organized by and for the double dutch family. November 14, 2026 — Cultuurcentrum Mechelen.

One arena. Two competitions. One big double dutch family.

The Gathering brings the double dutch community together for a night that's part showcase, part battle, all energy. After four editions building this thing together, we're back for a fifth — bigger crowd, same family feeling.

There are two ways to compete. The Show Off is where beginner and recreational crews step into the spotlight with the Fundamentals Challenge and the Fusion Performance — no age limit, no pressure, just crews doing their thing to their own soundtrack. The Crew Battle is the main event: a knockout battle format on beats from DJ Fifteen Kid, where the top crews go head-to-head round by round until only one is left standing.

Whichever side of the rope you're on, grab a spot on the floor — this is a gathering, not a spectator sport.

Crew performing at The Show Off
Part 1

The Show Off

Beginner & recreational crews. Fundamentals Challenge + Fusion Performance. Choose your event.

Explore The Show Off
Crews battling head to head
Main Event

Crew Battle

Knockout battles, 3 vs 3, on DJ Fifteen Kid's beats. Only one crew walks away with the trophy.

Explore Crew Battle

Last year, Roughnecks and The Click took the win. Who's walking away with the trophy this year?

Roughnecks celebrating their win at The Gathering
Jumper airborne between two turners
Two crews high-fiving after a battle round
Crew in denim vests and red pants entering the ropes
Crew in gold pants jumping under blue light
Judges holding red and blue flags at the battle

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