Paxahau has curated a next-level experience for the 25th Anniversary of Movement Detroit.
Techno enthusiasts and aficionados will be beaming throughout Hart Plaza as the raw spirit and roots of Detroit techno — and it’s various flavors — will be showcased across six stages. The lineup for Movement Detroit is befitting for the celebration of its 25th year.
During the extended Memorial Day Weekend, more than 115 artists will perform at the beloved, techno-centric gathering. Artists like DJ Minx, Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, Seth Troxler, and Sama’ Abdulhadi are returning to the festival grounds, having achieved legendary status as must-see performers. Fans seeking a harder, high-energy experience should get to the stage early for Sara Landry, FJAAK, Nina Kraviz, Klangkuenstler, and Michigan-native Henry Brooks.
Looking for more of a mainstream vibe? Check out John Summit, MK, Sammy Virji, Walker & Royce, Mau P, and Horsegiirl. Fans of live hardware sets should add Cobblestone Jazz, Jon Dixon, Mark Broom, Shawn Rudiman, and Shigeto Live Ensemble to their schedule in the official Movement app. Lastly, closing performances by Jeff Mills, Charlotte de Witte, and Ricardo Villalobos must not be missed!
In addition to its rich representation of Detroit’s musical energy, this year’s festival highlights the city’s significant history of arts and culture through their Respect The Architects exhibit near the Underground stage, and the Artist in Residence program, a collaboration with Detroit-based 1XRun. Graffiti artist and drum and bass icon Goldie will fulfill his role as this year’s Artist in Residence — creating a large mural near the Pyramid Stage entitled Love: Detroit — before an eagerly awaited b2b set with Photek.
There’s a lot to remember, so we’ve put together a guide ahead of the event. Keep reading for set times, prohibited and permitted items, and more!
Movement 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: May 24-26, 2025
Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 2pm–12am | Monday: 2pm–11pm
Venue Address: 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226
Tickets: VIP Monday passes are sold out, and VIP three-Day and Saturday passes are moving fast. VIP Sunday, GA 3-Day and 1-Day Passes are available for purchase on the Movement website!
Download the official app for your iOS or Android device for the latest set times and updates for Movement this year!
Movement 2025 – Set Times:
Movement 2025 – Festival Map:
Reminder to Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, many recent festival-goers have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers. It’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Movement.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Movement 2025 – Dos and Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- Aerosol containers, including sunscreen and personal beauty products
- Any and all professional audio recording equipment
- Shoulder-mounted video cameras
- Cameras with detachable lenses, camera stands, monopods, tripods, attachment sticks (selfie sticks), or other commercial equipment
- Drones or any other remote flying device
- Laser pointers
- Coolers of any kind (exceptions may be made for medical use)
- Framed backpacks
- Glass and metal containers of any kind, except for aluminum water bottles
- Illegal and illicit substances of any kind
- Outside food or beverage (including alcohol)
- Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″ × 12″)
- Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts or any personal motorized vehicles (with the exception of disability-related items)
- Pets (except documented service animals)
- Professional radios or walkie-talkies
- Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors are not allowed
- No solicitation and/or promotional materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.
- Weapons or explosives of any kind
- Fireworks
- Bicycles inside festival grounds (free bike valet is available east of the festival entrance)
- Carts or wagons of any kind
Permitted Items
- Small bags, single-compartment backpacks, plush backpacks, purses (maximum 12″ x 12″)
- Earplugs
- Fanny packs
- Gum (must be sealed upon entry)
- E-cigs/vapes (no E-liquid or E-juice of any kind will be allowed)
- Baby strollers
- Binoculars
- Blankets, sheets, towels
- Cameras (no detachable lenses) – must be without equipment attachments such as camera stands, selfie sticks, tripods, or monopods
- Empty CamelBak-type hydration packs and water bottles, and plastic or aluminum water bottles
- Rain ponchos/umbrella (hand-held ONLY and no bigger than 42″ when open)
- Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded materials, no hard flagpoles)
- Hula hoops
- Personal misting fan with bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entering the event).
- Sunscreen lotion
