Spring festival season is heating up in Texas, and we’ve got you covered with all the essential info for Breakaway Dallas.
The nation’s top touring electronic festival is back for its second edition in the Lone Star State on April 10-11, returning to Fair Park with performances from over 20 leading DJs, set to unfold across two stages and a silent disco in the shadow of the city’s famous Cotton Bowl stadium.
From beats by Disclosure, FISHER, Eli Brown, LYNY, and Lilly Palmer, to delicious bites, kick-off parties, and late-night shows, there’s plenty happening at the festival and across the city for Breakaway weekend. Read on for the full rundown.
Start early
Breakaway Dallas is two weeks away, but the music is already pumping. Across Dallas and the region, festival organizers have partnered with local promoters and venues for nearly a dozen official pre-parties, from live DJ workout classes and coffee shop listening to local artist showcases. Plus, with on-site giveaways at each event, fans can enter for a chance to secure free festival tickets.
The run continues in Dallas-Ft. Worth this weekend with a headline set from Scottish progressive artist Grum at Puzzles Deep Ellum on March 27; a “House Blend” coffee and cocktails party at Pinkies and DNB Sessions at Ruby Room on March 28; and a no-phones event with Afties, Tres Falcons, Mal Blanc, and more at La Chingona on March 29. Breakaway will also link up with Next Level Events for an Oklahoma City pre-party at Yours Truly Uptown on March 28.
Next weekend, the party pops up in Denton for an indoor-outdoor show with Freq Club at Public House on April 2, and at Dallas’ stylish Hampton House and a free workout class with live DJs at the F45 Training Arena on April 4. Fans can sign up for morning classes at 8:30AM, 9:45AM, and 11AM.
Getting there
Located less than an hour’s drive from seven area universities, and less than six hours from most collegiate hubs in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, Breakaway’s festival site in Dallas gives young dance music fans across the South Central U.S. the chance to catch some of the world’s biggest electronic acts for the cost of a weekend getaway.
Those who plan ahead can book a headache-free stay at one of 40 partner hotels with Breakaway’s 2026 Travel Packages. Pricing for combined ticket and hotel packages starts at $655 per person, while hotel-only bookings start at $435 per person. Bookings close tomorrow, March 27. For more info, visit breakawayfestival.com.
Fuel up
On site at the festival, Breakaway Dallas features plenty of food and beverage vendors serving hot food, cold drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages, including branded activations and freebies from Celsius, White Claw, BeatBox, Jack Daniel’s, Hiyo, and Jimmy John’s.
But to ensure you’re fully charged before and after the party, festival organizers have also curated a list of top local restaurants and bars where fans can grab a bite or pre-fest cocktail.
Start your morning with coffee and pastries at Buzz & Bustle Coffee, treat your rave fam to an upscale dinner at Lyla, Meridian, or Kyo Sushi & Omakase, order shareables at Saaya or Vidorra, or tune into the weekend’s NCAA basketball tournament action at Over Under Sports Bar. And don’t miss Terry Black’s BBQ for legendary Texas barbecue.
Bust a move
Breakaway Dallas will kick off the festival’s 13-stop tour for 2026 with a lineup of top dance talent to keep you moving from doors until the fireworks fly. Unfolding across two stages, this year’s bill is led by house heavyweights such as Disclosure, FISHER, SOFI TUKKER, and SG Lewis, techno favorites like Eli Brown and Lilly Palmer, and top bass players like Hedex, LYNY, Mary Droppinz, Neumonic, and FLY.
Elsewhere around the grounds, the festival’s Jimmy John’s silent disco serves up sandwiches and beats by local selectors.
Party late
When the festival ends at 11PM, Breakaway gives music lovers plenty of ways to keep the party going at official afters events happening across the city. Night one features a bass special from LYNY and Mary Droppinz at the Studio at the Bomb Factory, while MashBit controls CTRL Room and Komodo Lounge hosts a TBA lineup.
On Night two, Breakaway’s official afters tap into eclectic house grooves from SG Lewis and aka Vinnie at the Studio at the Bomb Factory, AMÉMÉ’s global rhythms at Komodo Lounge, and a TBA roster at CTRL Room. More lineup info will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more info, visit breakawayfestival.com/afters/dallas.
Breakaway Dallas returns to Fair Park on April 10-11. To purchase tickets, visit breakawayfestival.com.
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