Breakaway Carolina is expanding its lineup for the festival’s largest edition yet.
The nation’s top touring electronic festival returns to zMAX Dragway at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 25-26, where Breakaway organizers will expand the event to a five-stage affair for the first time since its Carolina edition launched in 2017.
Headline performances from Chris Lake, KETTAMA, Tiësto, and Cloonee B2B Chris Lorenzo fill this year’s lengthier bill alongside fellow groovers Beltran, Cassian, J. Worra, and Westend, anticipated house and techno pairings like ChaseWest B2B Discip and Dreya V B2B Cole Knight, and breakneck bass acts such as Taiki Nulight, Daily Bread, What So Not, TroyBoi, KLO, and more.
Fans can also expect enhanced production, immersive activations, and curated food and beverage offerings throughout. Check out the full lineup below.
Carolina is one of 13 stops on Breakaway’s 2026 tour. Since its launch in Columbus, Ohio, in 2013, the festival series has grown to become the U.S. dance scene’s leading touring event, touching down in music markets traditionally overlooked by major dance music brands.
Pre-sale registration for Breakaway Carolina 2026 is now open here. Pre-sale ticket access begins Monday, June 22, at 10AM ET. General on-sale will follow on Tuesday, June 23, at 10AM ET.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit breakawayfestival.com.
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