Prepare for an incredible weekend at the inaugural edition of Breakaway Philadelphia with our roundup of essential information.
Breakaway Music Festival is bringing its groundbreaking touring experience to Philadelphia for its momentous debut on September 12-13. Taking place at nearby Chester, PA‘s Subaru Park Plaza, the inaugural edition promises to bring legendary performances from some of the biggest names in electronic music to one of the East Coast’s largest metro areas.
Headliners for Breakaway Philadelphia‘s launch include powerhouse DJs Zedd, Excision, Cloonee, Of The Trees, and a bass set from the dynamic duo, Two Friends. Along with a stacked list of headliners, Breakaway has gone above and beyond in curating the perfect undercard. Featuring rising acts including BUNT., YDG, and Gudfella, festival goers will be treated to memorable sets across the festival’s two full-production stages.
With this being the first year of Breakaway Philadelphia, we’re giving you the lowdown on all you need to know to have a successful festival weekend. Keep reading for important information, including set times, after-party moves, prohibited items, and more.
Breakaway Philadelphia 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: September 12-13, 2025
Hours: 5pm-12am, daily
Box Office: 4pm-11pm, daily
Venue Address: Subaru Park Plaza – 2501 Seaport Dr, Chester, PA 19013
Tickets: Purchase HERE
Breakaway Philadelphia 2025 – Set Times:
Breakaway Philadelphia 2025 – Festival Map:
Breakaway Philadelphia 2025 – Afterparty Info:
YDG at Barstool Sansom Street on Friday, September 12 – Get Tickets
BUNT. at The Ave on Friday, September 12 – Get Tickets
ACRAZE at Barstool Sansom Street on Saturday, September 13 – Get Tickets
Of The Trees at The Ave on Saturday, September 13 – Get Tickets
Breakaway Philadelphia 2025 – Transportation (Parking/Rideshare Info):
Parking in adjacent lots can be purchased onsite daily. No cash will be accepted.
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many 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, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Breakaway Philadelphia 2025.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Breakaway Philadelphia 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- Large bags, larger than 14x6x14, including backpacks
- Professional camera equipment: detachable lenses, tripods, battery packs, large commercial video cameras, GoPros
- Totems
- Umbrellas
- Individual glow sticks
- Chairs (including foldable and lawn)
- Seat cushions with backs
- Tents
- Aerosol cans, spray paint, or pressurized cans
- Frisbees and sports balls (soccer balls, footballs, etc.)
- Air horns
- Glass containers of any kind
- Selfie Sticks
- Remote-controlled aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems (Drones)
- Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to knives, pepper spray, stun guns, concealed weapons, and firearms (Regardless of Concealed Carry Permit)
- Food or beverage of any kind
- Illegal drugs, substances, or harmful chemicals
- Marijuana and medical marijuana
- Laser pointers, spray paint, silly string
- Fireworks of any kind, including but not limited to flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices, and pyrotechnics
- Whistles
- Hover-boards
- Any item that can be used as a projectile or deemed as dangerous by the festival organizers
- No pets. Service Animals only.
Permitted Items
- Bags 14x6x14 or smaller; no backpacks or large bags (subject to search upon entry).
- Flags (no poles) are allowed
- Empty Hydration packs, clear of all liquid and no more than two total pockets (one reservoir and one additional pocket), no larger than 14x6x14.
- 1 Empty Reusable Water Bottle per person (must be transparent plastic and no larger than 1 Liter)
- Non-aerosol sunscreen, bug spray, deodorant, hand sanitizer, wet wipes (small/travel size)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Glowing or illuminated costumes or jewelry
- Cigarettes (unopened packs only), vapes, Juuls or other electronic smoking devices
- Hula Hoops (including LED hoops), LED whips, pois & orbitals, gloves, microlights, flowlights
- Blankets, yoga mats, sheets, towels, and moon mats
- Ponchos
- Misting Fans (small)
- Earplugs
- Prescription medication must be in the pharmacy bottle with a current & valid prescription stating: your name, medication name, and dosage. The name on your valid ID and the name on the prescription bottle must match. You can only enter the event with sufficient medication for one day.
- Food for a medical condition(s) such as diabetes and allergies
- If you will be bringing any medical supplies that require disposal after use, please use the appropriate containers found at our Medical Tents.
- Medications that need to be inhaled are allowed only by prescription and must meet the same requirements listed above. An example of this would be an inhaler.
- While Breakaway does have a bag policy, we make exceptions for diaper bags. These bags do not have to be clear and can be larger than the listed requirements of 14x6x14. Diaper bags should be soft-sided and have no locked compartments. They will be subject to the same respectful security screening as other items. The same will apply to breast pumps.
