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Your guide to Breakaway Arizona EDM festival in Mesa: tickets, schedule and more

Everything to know about the two-day music festival rager kicking off today at Sloan Park with the Chainsmokers and Gryffin.
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The scene at last year's Breakaway Music Festival in Texas. The touring EDM festival makes its Arizona debut this weekend. Breakaway Group
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Metro Phoenix’s spring music festival season is in the grips of EDM overload. High-profile DJs and producers have already dropped pulsating beats, face-melting bass and thunderous bangers across no fewer than six local festivals in 2025 already — and the party’s not even close to finished.

Up next is a newcomer: The massive Breakaway Music Festival is making its first-ever stop in Arizona, bringing EDM stars like the Chainsmokers, future bass producer Gryffin, dance-pop duo Two Friends and fashionista DJ twins Coco & Breezy to Sloan Park in Mesa today and Saturday.

The touring EDM fest — which has already lit up cities like Dallas, San Francisco and Minneapolis — will be a two-day rager co-produced by Phoenix-based concert promoter Relentless Beats. Expect art displays, after-parties and nonstop dance-floor heaters spanning multiple genres from two dozen DJs.

Here’s everything to know about Breakaway Arizona 2025, including ticket prices, parking info and the full lineup and schedule.
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The crowd at the Breakaway Music Festival's stop in Minneapolis.
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When is Breakaway Arizona 2025?

Breakaway Arizona is on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19.

Breakaway Arizona location

The 2025 Breakaway Music Festival Arizona will take place at Sloan Park Festival Grounds, 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa.

What time is Breakaway Music Festival Arizona?

Gates open at 3 p.m. each day. There’s no entry after 9, and the event wraps at 10.

Breakaway Arizona tickets

Tickets to the Breakaway Music Festival Arizona are on sale at breakawayfestival.com.

Daily general admission tickets are $69. Two-day general admission tickets are $139.

VIP passes feature express entry into the festival, a commemorative laminate, preferred views of the main stage, access to a private lounge and other perks. Single-day VIP passes are $119 for Friday and $139 for Saturday. Two-day VIP passes are $239.

The Ultimate VIP option includes a separate entrance, access to an exclusive viewing platform alongside the main stage, drinks and merch vouchers, unlimited chilled water bottles and more. Tickets for Ultimate VIP are $599 a day or $899 for the weekend.

True ballers can spring for tickets to the Space Deck Terrace, a standing-room-only multi-level elevated platform that comes with perks like a dedicated entrance, table service, a premium food and drink menu, and a private bar. Single-day Space Deck Terrace admission is $219 for Friday and $249 for Saturday. Two-day Space Deck Terrace tickets are $346.

Breakaway Arizona discount codes

A 10% discount off any Breakaway Arizona admission is available by using the code DISCO at checkout. Bringing the whole crew? Groups of eight or more can score 15% off by entering the code BREAKAWAYGROUP.

Who can attend Breakaway Arizona?

Breakaway Arizona is strictly an 18-and-over event. You must be at least 21 to purchase or drink alcohol or access the Space Deck Terrace.
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Drew Taggart and Alex Pall of the Chainsmokers.
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Breakaway Arizona schedule Friday

Here’s every set time during the first day of the festival on April 18:

Main Stage
  • 3 to 3:45 p.m., Tommy Toole
  • 3:50 to 4:35 p.m., Koastle
  • 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., Daniel Allan
  • 5:35 to 6:25 p.m., Night Tales
  • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wax Motif
  • 7:35 to 8:35 p.m., Two Friends
  • 8:45 to 10 p.m., The Chainsmokers

The Launchpad
  • 3 to 3:50 p.m., Livviep
  • 3:55 to 4:40 p.m., Skilah
  • 4:45 to 5:35 p.m., Sidequest
  • 5:40 to 6:30 p.m., Zerb
  • 6:35 to 7:35 p.m., Frank Walker
  • 7:40 to 8:40 p.m., Audien

Breakaway Arizona schedule Saturday

A look at when artists will perform during the festival’s second day on April 19:

Main Stage
  • 3 to 3:45 p.m., Leesh
  • 3:50 to 4:35 p.m., Casti
  • 4:40 to 5:30 p.m., Coco & Breezy
  • 5:35 to 6:25 p.m., Juelz
  • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Levity
  • 7:35 to 8:35 p.m., Sofi Tukker
  • 8:45 to 10 p.m., Gryffin

The Launchpad
  • 3 to 3:50 p.m., Afterparty
  • 3:55 to 4:40 p.m., Klo
  • 4:45 to 5:35 p.m., Moore Kismet
  • 5:40 to 6:30 p.m., Cyclops
  • 6:35 to 7:35 p.m., Łaszewo
  • 7:40 to 8:40 p.m., Peekaboo

Is Breakaway Arizona cashless?

Sorta. Breakaway Arizona is a cashless event, though the festival’s website notes that some vendors may accept cash.
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Sofi Tukker will perform a DJ set at Breakaway Arizona on Saturday.
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Shuttle service to Breakaway Arizona

Round-trip shuttle service will be available from Riot House, 4425 N. Saddlebag Trail in Scottsdale and the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, 7 E. University Drive in Tempe. Shuttles will depart hourly from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with return trips at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person each day or $85 per person for both days.

Breakaway Arizona parking

Prepaid parking can be purchased through Breakaway Arizona’s website. General admission parking is $20 per day or $35 for the weekend. VIP parking near the entrance is $35 per day or $60 for both Friday and Saturday.

What if it rains?

Breakaway Arizona is a rain-or-shine event. In the case of lightning, high winds or other severe weather, the festival may be temporarily postponed until conditions improve.
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The scene at one of Breakaway Music Festival's stops in 2024.
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What's the Breakaway Arizona reentry policy?

Same-day re-entry into the festival is not allowed. Sorry.

Security at Breakaway Arizona

All festivalgoers will get a “short and respectful screening” upon entering the gates, according to the Breakaway website.

Breakaway Arizona bag policy

Bags cannot be larger than 14 inches by 6 inches by 14 inches, but they don’t need to be clear. Backpacks and oversized bags are not permitted, except for empty hydration packs or soft-sided diaper bags with no locked compartments. All bags may be searched by security prior to entry.

Can I bring marijuana to Breakaway Arizona?

Nope. It’s a major buzzkill, but medical and recreational cannabis are strictly prohibited at the festival. On the bright side, dispensary chain the Flower Shop will give away coupons at its tent.
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Good news for ravers: You can bring flow toys and glowing costumes to Breakaway Arizona.
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What’s allowed at Breakaway Arizona?

Festival essentials like hats, sunglasses, a valid photo ID, non-aerosol sunscreen, bug spray, small misting fans and earplugs are all allowed. Prescription medication is permitted as long as it's in a labeled pharmacy bottle with information matching your ID. You may also have nicotine vapes, sealed cigarette packs, feminine hygiene products, ponchos, blankets, yoga mats, towels, sheets, and moon mats. Ravers can bring in hula hoops (LED or not), flow toys, poi, microlights, and illuminated jewelry or costumes.

What items are prohibited at Breakaway Arizona?

You can't bring totems, umbrellas, glow sticks, chairs, tents, Frisbees, selfie sticks, air horns, whistles, drones, hoverboards, fireworks, laser pointers, or any kind of weapon. Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, outside food or drinks, and glass containers are also not allowed. Pets are prohibited, with the exception of certified service animals.

Food and drink

Food vendors will be on-site and bars will offer both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase. A mix of liquor brands like Celsuis, White Claw and BeatBox will have activations at the festival.

Can I bring in water?

No, but refill stations will be available inside the event. Festivalgoers can bring one empty, transparent plastic bottle (up to 1 liter) per person or an empty hydration pack.

Breakaway Arizona after-parties

Post-festival pool parties will take place each night at Maya, 7333 E. Indian Plaza in Scottsdale. Audien will headline on Friday. The 21-and-over affairs start at 9 p.m. Admission is $20 on Friday and $25 on Saturday.