Breakaway Festival Expands, Reveals Massive 14-City Tour for 2026

Adding Houston and Salt Lake City to the mix, the nation’s fastest-growing independent festival brand is poised for another big year.

Breakaway Music Festivl is going big in 2026.

The independent festival powerhouse has announced its 2026 tour, which includes first-time stops in Houston and Salt Lake City, with another mystery market set to be revealed later this year. With CELSIUS returning as presenting sponsor, Breakaway’s 2026 schedule kicks off in April and runs through November, bringing the red-hot festival to 14 cities next year.

The announcement comes on the heels of what the brand’s owners are calling a record-breaking 2025 tour, which drew hundreds of thousands of fans. The 2026 run includes returns to established cross-country markets like Philadelphia, Minnesota and Northern California while the expansion into the two new markets signals even higher ambitions. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 28th.

“Each year Breakaway grows, not just in size, but in energy, in impact, and in the community it brings together,” said Breakaway co-founder Adam Lynn. “2025 was an incredible year for us and we’re excited to bring the Breakaway experience to even more cities in 2026. Our goal has always been to make live music more accessible while delivering a high-quality, unforgettable festival environment and elevating the fan experience year after year.”

The festival is also launching “Creator Lab,” a merch design competition that lets artists submit work to be featured on official Breakaway gear. Winners score VIP tickets, travel credits and a spot in the brand’s online store.

Exact dates for each market are now locked in for what promises to be Breakaway’s biggest year yet. You can check out the full schedule below.

2026 Breakaway Music Festival Dates

April 10-11: Breakaway Dallas
April 17-18: Breakaway Tampa
April 24-25: Breakaway Arizona
May 15-16: Breakaway Atlanta
May 29-30: Breakaway Ohio
June 26-27: Breakaway Minnesota
Aug 14-15: Breakaway Michigan
Aug 21-22: Breakaway Mass
Sep 11-12: Breakaway Philadelphia
Sep 25-26: Breakaway Carolina
Oct 2-3: Breakaway Utah
Oct 16-17: Breakaway NorCal
Nov 13-14: Breakaway Houston