On 9 August 2026, the Iberian turntablism community will come together at O Marisquiño Festival in Vigo for the DMC Iberia Finals 2026. Across the Scratch, Classic, and Open categories, the best DJs from Spain and Portugal will compete for the national titles and the opportunity to represent Iberia on the international DMC stage. As one of the most respected DJ competitions in the world, DMC continues to celebrate the art of turntablism, creativity, technical excellence, and innovation. Technics is proud to support this unique platform that has shaped DJ culture for more than four decades.
DMC Iberia 2026 – Event Schedule
📍 O Marisquiño Festival, Vigo
📅 9 August 2026
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | DJ Workshops on Stage with DJ ND (BE) & DJ Pimp (ES) |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | DMC Scratch Final |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | DMC Classic Final |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | DMC Open Final |
| 19:15 – 20:00 | Awards Ceremony |
| 20:00 onwards | Guest DJ Showcase by Stereosauro, Dj Pimp, DJ ND & DJ Red Wine |
Official Judges Panel
This year’s finalists will be evaluated by an international jury of respected turntablists and DMC representatives:
- Stereosauro (Portugal)
- DJ Pimp (Spain)
- DJ ND (Belgium)
- Tchdwn (France)
Their combined experience spans DMC championships, international battles, education, performance, and DJ culture development throughout Europe. Everything will be moderated by DJ Red Wine from Zaragoza.
DMC Iberia 2026 Finalists
Scratch Category
The purest form of turntablism, where technical precision, originality and battle skills take centre stage.
Finalists:
- Barret
- DJ Ketzal
- DJ Ricardo
- DJ Ride
- DJ Talo
- djtommyc
- MK Scratch
- Zeus
Classic Category
The category that celebrates traditional DMC showcase routines through scratching, beat juggling, musicality and performance.
Finalists:
- DJ CHK
- DJ Jay T
- DJ Ricardo
- DJ Ride
- DJ Twitch
Open Category
The most creative format in DMC, allowing competitors to push the boundaries of DJ performance and innovation.
Finalists:
- Ches
- DJ Ricardo
- DJ Ride
- DJ CHK
- Hardee
- Mil
One Day. Three Titles. Infinite Creativity.
Several names have qualified across multiple categories, highlighting the exceptional level of talent in the Iberian scene. DJ Ricardo, DJ Ride, and DJ CHK will compete in more than one championship, demonstrating versatility across different styles of turntablism.
From battle-focused scratching and classic showcase routines to boundary-pushing Open performances, the DMC Iberia Finals 2026 promise a full day dedicated to vinyl culture, innovation, and the future of DJing.
Supporting DJ Culture
DMC remains the global benchmark for competitive turntablism and continues to inspire new generations of DJs around the world. For Technics, supporting DMC is a natural extension of our commitment to authentic DJ culture, creativity, and performance excellence.
We look forward to welcoming competitors, fans, partners and the wider DJ community to Vigo for a celebration of turntablism at the highest level.
Special Thanks
A huge thank you to our partners for supporting DMC Iberia and helping keep turntablism culture alive:
See you on 9 August 2026 at O Marisquiño Festival, Vigo.
Who will become the DMC Iberia Champions 2026?