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Find Your
Track.

Performer and live artist applications are closed while the 2026 lineup is finalized. Local streetwear, art, and food vendors plus community partners: your lane is open while space allows. See what we need from you, and show the city what you've got. Every application is read by the team.

Performer & Live Art Apps Closed · Vendor & Partner Apps Open — Space Limited

★ Named Best New Hip-Hop Event · Denver Westword 2024

“Like a renegade block party.”

This is the room to be in. Denver Westword, on the inaugural Summit  ·  Read it →

MC performing at Hip-Hop Summit Denver // Track 01

Performers

MCs · DJs · Breakers · Dancers, Focus: audio setup & performance reels

  • Performance reels and links: SoundCloud, YouTube, IG, past show footage
  • Audio setup: mic count, DJ format (USB / vinyl / laptop), backing tracks
  • Set length you can deliver and day-of crew size
Applications Closed 2026 lineup coming soon
Live graffiti art production at Hip-Hop Summit Denver // Track 02

Graffiti & Live Artists

Live painting · Graffiti art · Visual work, Focus: materials, walls & canvas needs

  • Portfolio: IG, photos of finished walls, pieces, or canvases
  • Your pitch: wall, panel, canvas, or collab, plus space needs
  • Materials: what you bring vs. what you'd need on site

Live art placements are limited and curated, and may be invitation-based due to space, materials, safety, and production needs. Submitting interest does not guarantee placement.

Applications Closed Placements being finalized
Packed vendor tables at Hip-Hop Summit Denver // Track 03

Craft & Apparel Vendors

Art · Apparel · Records · Food & snacks, Focus: booth space & fee structures

  • Fee ladder: $35 artist table · $50 general · $100 food
  • Booth space: 6–8 ft tables indoors
  • No payment due unless approved; bring your own table and display
Apply to Vend Open — accepting as space allows
Community group photo at Hip-Hop Summit Denver // Track 04

Community Partners & Nonprofits

Nonprofits · Schools · Cultural orgs, Focus: shared activations & resource sharing

  • Free resource table ($0) for approved mission-aligned organizations
  • Shared activations: youth programs, workshops, outreach, info tables
  • Resource sharing: tell us what you bring to the community and what you need
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