Breakaway Mass is mere days away! Stay in the know with set times, transport information, and all the essential details.
Breakaway Music Festival continues to excite fans with new editions throughout the year. As it cements its place in the festival circuit, the next stop is Massachusetts. On September 5-6, Breakaway Mass returns for its second run, promising a weekend where the Bay State comes alive with pulsing beats and nonstop, high-energy dance music that will make you wish it could go on forever.
Headliners The Chainsmokers, Subtronics, DJ Diesel, and ISOxo lead the charge over the two-day festival, but the lineup is also packed with incredible talents like Audien, Cyclops, SIDEPIECE, Dombresky, Bonnie X Clyde, and Mersiv. Beyond the big names, Breakaway Mass is also shining a spotlight on fast-rising stars whose sets promise many surprises and unforgettable moments. Be sure to check out these artists in action, as you won’t want to miss what they have in store.
With the festival just a few days away, we’ve compiled everything you need to know to help you get ready for your experience at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Read on for the set times, prohibited items, afterparty details, and more!
Breakaway Mass 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: September 5-6, 2025
Hours: September 5: 5–11pm and September 6: 4-11pm (No entry after 10pm)
Box Office Hours: September 5: 4–10pm and September 6: 3-10pm
Venue Address: 261 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
Tickets: Purchase on the Breakaway website
Breakaway Mass 2025 – Set Times:
Breakaway Mass 2025 – Festival Map:
Coming soon!
Breakaway Mass 2025 – Afterparty Info:
SIDEPIECE at The Palladium on Friday, September 5 – Get Tickets
SHIP WREK at The Grand on Friday, September 5 – Get Tickets
MERSIV at The Palladium on Saturday, September 6 – Get Tickets
DJ Diesel at Big Night Live on Saturday, September 6 – Get Tickets
Breakaway Mass 2025 – Transportation:
The venue is surrounded by private parking lots that charge anywhere from $10–30, depending on other events happening in the city. Make sure to check each lot’s closing time to ensure your vehicle does not get locked in.
1. Lot across from venue (Main St)
2. Major Taylor Garage: 30 Major Taylor Blvd
3. Pearl-Elm Garage: 20 Pearl St
4. Worcester Common Garage: 3 Eaton Pl
5. Union Station: 225 Franklin St
6. Mercantile Center Garage: 100 Front St #69
7. SP+ Parking: 201 Commercial St
8. McGrath Lot (Library): 40 Salem St
Rideshare to and from Breakaway Mass is also available. The pickup and dropoff location will be revealed closer to the festival.
Breakaway Mass 2025 – Accessibility
Breakaway Mass is committed to supporting all members of the dance music scene. Visit the official Accessibility FAQ for more details on the festival’s accessibility services and accommodations for those with disabilities.
Guests with service animals will be screened by a member of the access team upon entry. After screening, your animal will receive a special band on its collar or harness to help staff recognize it and ensure smoother movement throughout the festival. No documentation is required for service animals, except for canines, which must carry valid proof of current rabies vaccination with them or with their handlers at all times. For additional details, email [email protected] with “Accommodation Request” in the subject.
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 attendees. It’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Breakaway Mass.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Breakaway Mass – Dos and Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- Bags larger than 14x6x14, including backpacks
- Professional camera equipment: detachable lenses, tripods, battery packs, large commercial video cameras, or GoPros
- Totems
- Umbrellas
- Individual glow sticks
- Chairs (including foldable and lawn)
- Seat cushions with backs
- Tents
- Aerosol cans, spray paint, or pressurized cans
- Frisbees or 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, or 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, or silly string
- Fireworks of any kind, including but not limited to flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices, or pyrotechnics
- Whistles
- Hoverboards
- Any item that can be used as a projectile or deemed as dangerous by the festival organizers
- No pets (except for service animals)
Permitted Items
- Food for a medical condition such as diabetes or allergies
- Bags 14x6x14 or smaller; no backpacks or large bags (subject to search upon entry)
- While Breakaway does have a bag policy, they 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.
- Flags with no poles
- 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, and wet wipes (small/travel size)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Glowing or illuminated costumes or jewelry
- Cigarettes (unopened packs only), vapes, Juuls and other electronic smoking devices
- Hula Hoops (including LED hoops), LED whips, poi and orbitals, gloves, microlights, and flow lights
- Blankets, yoga mats, sheets, towels, and moon mats
- Ponchos
- Misting fans (small)
- Earplugs
- Prescription medication must be in the pharmacy bottle with a current and 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.
- 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.
