Breakaway Dallas 2025 Set Times and Essential Information

The debut edition of Breakaway Dallas is nearly upon us. As you gear up to attend, read our guide and make sure you cover all your bases.

Update: Due to weather in the area, Breakaway Dallas has shifted its Friday performances to Sunday. Those with single-day passes for Friday can now choose to attend Saturday or Sunday. This article has been updated with the latest information.

Previously: Can you believe Breakaway Dallas is mere days away? The festival’s debut edition is set to take place at Fair Park, situated east of downtown in South Dallas on April 5-6. With a lineup that includes some of EDM’s biggest headliners, it promises to be a memorable occasion.

Night one sees SLANDER, Louis the Child, and Afrojack top the bill, not to mention supporting acts like ACRAZE, LAYZ, and Zomboy. Then, on night two, Jackie Hollander, Troyboi, Ship Wrek, and others will warm up the decks for Zedd and Gryffin. But the music is only part of the magic. Breakaway Music Festival has proven its concept at scale, expanding from a single event in Ohio to gatherings coast to coast.

Maybe the first Breakaway Dallas is also your first festival. Maybe you’re a seasoned rave veteran with hundreds of them under your belt. Either way, read the below guide from beginning to end in order to have the best time possible.

Breakaway Dallas – Essential Info:

Dates: April 5-6, 2025
Hours: 4-11pm CT daily
Venue Address: 1438 Coliseum, Dallas, TX 75210
Tickets: Purchase HERE

Breakaway Dallas 2025 – Set Times:

Breakaway Dallas 2025 – Festival Map:

The organizers of Breakaway Dallas have not shared a map of the festival footprint at the time of writing. Bookmark this article as it will be updated to include it once they do.

Breakaway Dallas 2025 – After Party Info:

ACRAZE at Komodo Dallas on April 4 — Get Tickets

Afrojack at Citizen on April 4 — Get Tickets

LAYZ at South Side Music Hall on April 4 — Get Tickets

LAVERN at Komodo Dallas on April 5 — Get Tickets

CARLYLE, SKYE, and SAGE at Citizen on April 5 — Get Tickets

Breakaway Dallas – Shuttle Info:

Shuttles between Breakaway Dallas, the after party venue Citizen, and Downtown Dallas are available through One N Only EDM. Book your shuttle pass and find more information regarding route schedules on their website.

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 Breakaway Dallas.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!

Breakaway Dallas 2025 – Dos and Don’ts:

Prohibited Items

Bags larger than 14 x 6 x 14, 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

Medical marijuana

Laser pointers, spray paint, 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 (service animals only)

Permitted Items

Bags 14 x 6 x 14 or smaller; no backpacks or large bags (subject to search upon entry; exceptions made for diaper bags and breast pumps)

Prescription medication in pharmacy bottle with a current and valid prescription to be verified by ID (includes inhalers; does NOT include medical marijuana)

Flags WITHOUT poles

Empty hydration packs, clear of all liquid and no more than two total pockets (one reservoir and one additional pocket), no larger than 14 x 6 x 14 each

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 and orbitals, gloves, microlights, flowlights

Blankets, yoga mats, sheets, towels, and moon mats

Ponchos

Small misting fans

Earplugs