Welcome

Welcome to the first event in Europe and the World exclusively dedicated to the style Punking. This event will celebrate and honor the history and roots of this art form and its evolution into Wh/acking. We will also offer discussions, workshops, performances, and competition to showcase this art form in all of its fullness.

For those who are not familiar with this style and the special international and local artists that will be joining us this year, here is a glimpse.

2026

Guest Artists

Viktor Manoel (USA)

Sarada Sarita (Netherlands)

Program

  • Film Screening

    Day 1

    Thursday 11 of June

    18:00-21:00

    Lights, Camera, Punk!
    A Cinematic Exploration of Punking

    We open the festival with a cinematic journey into Punking—tracing its deep relationship to film, television, and pop culture. From Hollywood glamour and iconic screen gestures to character, drama, and transformation, Punking has always been in dialogue with the image. The screen becomes both reference and tool—shaping expression, identity, and performance within the form.

    This program brings together key pop culture moments where Punking has appeared, alongside a curated selection of short films and screendance works, including original creations that reflect the form’s continued evolution from archive to contemporary voice.

    The evening culminates in the premiere of Q5: The Quintessentials, an award-winning dance film directed by Sarada Sarita, following five performers through shifting worlds of color, energy, and perspective in search of essence.

    Admission: Free for full festival pass holders
    Single ticket: 200 SEK

    Location:

    House of Possibilitas (Backa Folkets Hus) Granåsgatan 2, 422 44 Hisings Backa

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  • Workshops

    Day 2

    Friday 12 of June

    12:00pm-17:00

    Punk ! Pose! Whack! The Embodiment of the Expression

    Full Day Workshops with Special Guests

    Sarada Sarita (NL)

    Viktor Manoel (US/MEX)

    and

    Alyssa Chloé

    (US, SWE)

    Tic

    Location :

    West Coast Jitterbugs Doktor Frias Torg 7

    Saturday 13 of June

    Choreography Workshop

    Join us in a once of a lifetime collaboration as the guest teachers join forces with this year’s participants to co create an unforgettable opening for Sunday’s competition, Chez Xpose

    Location: Konstkollektivet

    Pixbovägen 5, 43136

    15:30-18:00

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  • Artist Talk -Alyssa Chloé

    Day 3

    Saturday 13 of June

    14:00 15:00

    Join dancer,choreographer, educator, and Punking Matriarch Alyssa Chloé for an intimate artist talk reflecting on her life, journey, and evolution within dance culture.

    Recognized as a trailblazer, pioneer, and major force within her generation of Punking practitioners, Alyssa has spent over two decades helping shape, expand, and carry the form internationally through performance, teaching, choreography, and community building.

    Location :

    Konstkollektivet , Pixbovägen 5, 43136

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  • Competition

    Day 4

    Sunday 14 of June

    14:00-20:00

    Chez Xpose

    “X Marks The Spot”

    Join us in this year’s competition featuring 4 categories

    1 vs1 Wh/aacking

    Punk Pop Lipsync

    Group Showcase

    Punking Dramatics

    Soecial Guest Judges

    Viktor Manoel and Sarada Sarita

    and a secret judge

    Host . Mike Gamble

    Dj Susanne

    Location :

    Pustervik

    Järntorgsgatan 12
    41301 Göteborg

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