DMC World DJ Championships returns to London with DMC41

Free Camden Market launch party kicks off the road to this year’s competition.

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The DMC World DJ Championships will return to London this year with DMC41, bringing three days of world-class turntablism to Camden from November 12th-14th, 2026. Ahead of the competition, the organization will host a free official launch party at Camden Market’s Amphitheatre on August 16th.

Running from 3 PM to 7 PM, the ticketless event will feature performances by former World DMC Champion Cutmaster Swift and UK DJ Pogo, with hosting duties handled by MysDiggi. Visitors will also have access to free DMC merchandise, vinyl, slipmats, and exclusive giveaways throughout the afternoon.

Founded in London in 1985, the DMC World DJ Championships has become the world’s leading turntablism competition, helping launch the careers of artists including A-Trak, Craze, DJ Qbert, Cash Money, Roc Raida, C2C, Scratch Perverts, DJ Fly, and Kentaro. This year’s edition marks a return to the city where the competition first began more than four decades ago.

Tickets for DMC41 are now available, while the Camden Market launch party is free to attend with no registration required.

The free Camden Market launch party takes place on August 16th. Tickets for DMC41 are available here for Day One and here for Day Two.