Mesa is getting its bass back. Breakaway Arizona is returning to Sloan Park for a second year on April 24–25, 2026, bringing major EDM heavyweights and more than two dozen DJs to the Valley. Marshmello and Kygo top the two-day lineup, capping long nights of dance music across multiple stages and on-site activations.
Where and when
The Arizona stop of Breakaway is set for April 24–25 at the Sloan Park Festival Grounds in Mesa, according to Breakaway Music Festival. The weekend is slated to feature multiple stages, on-site activations and dedicated after-party programming.
Gates, tickets and headliner times
Gates open at 3 p.m. both days, with no entry after 9 p.m. and a hard close at 10 p.m., as reported by Phoenix New Times. The outlet notes that single-day general admission is priced at $69 and two-day GA at $139, with single-day VIP, two-day VIP and an Ultimate VIP tier also on offer. Headliners Marshmello and Kygo are scheduled to shut down the main stage with late-evening sets, each listed for 8:45–10:00 p.m.
Set times and what to catch
The day-by-day schedule spreads artists between a main stage and a secondary Lab stage, giving earlier slots to rising acts and saving prime evening hours for bigger names, according to That Festival Site. Expect some tough choices in the 5–8 p.m. window, when overlapping sets kick in, so it is worth mapping out your must-see artists in advance. With two stages going at once, leave yourself a little buffer for walking time and crowd navigation.
Rules, security and what you can bring
The festival enforces a strict bag policy - permitted bags must be no larger than 14 x 6 x 14 inches - and attendees will pass through a brief security screening at entry. Breakaway's prohibited list covers professional camera gear, weapons, marijuana and other items organizers deem dangerous, and any banned items surrendered at the gate will not be stored or returned. The site also notes that there is no same-day re-entry, and that factory-sealed plastic water bottles or empty hydration packs are allowed, with refill stations available on the grounds. According to Breakaway Music Festival, diaper bags and medical exceptions are handled separately.
Parking and getting there
Prepaid parking is available through the festival, and organizers recommend arriving early to avoid a crawl into the lot. General admission parking is $20 per day or $35 for the weekend, while VIP parking closer to the entrance is $35 per day or $60 for both days, per Phoenix New Times. Expect heavy post-headliner traffic along Rio Salado Parkway and consider ride-shares or public transit if you would rather skip the long exit lines. Bring a valid ID - Breakaway is 18+ and you must be 21 to purchase alcohol - and double-check wristband pickup and locker options before you head out.
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