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Breakaway Houston 2026

Breakaway's first Houston stop, Friday and Saturday, November 13–14, 2026, at the Festival Grounds at Shell Energy Stadium, 18+, with Dom Dolla, GRiZ, Cloonee and Tape B.

📅 November 13–14, 2026📍 Houston, Texas, United States🏟 Festival Grounds at Shell Energy Stadium🎵 Tech House · Bass · House
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Date
November 13–14, 2026
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Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Camping
No
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Price
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Size
Large
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Genre
Tech House

What is Breakaway Houston 2026?

Breakaway Houston 2026 is the first Houston edition of the touring Breakaway Music Festival. It runs Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Festival Grounds at Shell Energy Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77003, the soccer stadium just east of downtown. The promoter is Breakaway Inc. (Breakaway Group), and the Universe ticket listing bills the event as presented by CELSIUS. The official festival page lists the hours as 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM on both days, with the box office open 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Breakaway Houston is an 18+ event with no exceptions, and some ticket types, including the Space Deck Terrace, are 21+.

The official Houston lineup page names 27 artists, listed alphabetically rather than by day: 2ŁØT, Ares Carter, Big Gigantic, BLOND:ISH, Celo, Cloonee, Daniel Allan, DEM1GOD, Dom Dolla, Frank Walker, GRiZ, Hans Glader, HOL!, INZO, Jake Shore, jigitz, Kade Findley, Kaleena Zanders, Kendi, Know Good, Lavern, Linska, Riordan, Soar, Steller, Tape B and Wreckno. Dancing Astronaut's August 14, 2026 report names Dom Dolla, GRiZ, Cloonee and Tape B as the four top billings and points out that Jake Shore, Hans Glader, Soar, Linska, Celo, Kendi, DEM1GOD and Kade Findley are Houston locals. The official lineup poster also bills a Beatport Live "The Block" feature. The GA ticket description on Universe says your pass covers the Main Stage, a Second Stage and a Silent Disco, and the official page says the Jimmy John's Silent Disco hosts local artists. Set times and the site map are listed as coming soon.

The festival grounds sit around Shell Energy Stadium in Houston's EaDo (East Downtown) district. The official page lists the on-site activations: a CELSIUS recharge zone with free cans, the White Claw Surge VIP Lounge, a Jack Daniel's frozen cocktail bar, a Fumi x Cloud Nurdz arcade (21+), BeatBox, Garage Beer and Hiyo booze-free drinks at the bars, a NOYZ scent station, a Loose Lucy's festival-wear shop, a BELLA+CANVAS merch tent, and an End Overdose booth handing out naloxone and overdose training. The Space Deck is a multi-level platform above the VIP area with a Main Stage view, tables, servers and private restrooms, sold as 21+ packages. What makes this stop distinct is its place in the calendar: the official 2026 season page lists Houston as the last of 14 Breakaway stops this year, and Dancing Astronaut reports Houston is one of three markets new to the tour in 2026.

Artists & Performers

Breakaway Houston 2026 official lineup poster
Official 2026 lineup poster. Names below are transcribed from it; read on 3 October 2026.
  • 2ŁØT
  • Ares Carter
  • Big Gigantic
  • BLOND:ISH
  • Celo
  • Cloonee
  • Daniel Allan
  • DEM1GOD
  • Dom Dolla
  • Frank Walker
  • GRiZ
  • Hans Glader
  • HOL!
  • INZO
  • Jake Shore
  • jigitz
  • Kade Findley
  • Kaleena Zanders
  • Kendi
  • Know Good
  • Lavern
  • Linska
  • Riordan
  • Soar
  • Steller
  • Tape B
  • Wreckno

Festival Essentials

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Ticket Type2-Day GA, GA Early Entry 6pm, VIP, Ultimate VIP (18+) and Terrace (21+); single-day tickets also sold
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Price RangeFrom $79 per the official page; 2-Day GA $175–$249, 2-Day VIP $289–$349, Terrace $399 on Universe (3 Oct 2026)
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Festival HoursFri and Sat 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM; box office 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Age & ID18+ with valid ID, no exceptions; Terrace and Space Deck 21+; bars 21+
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Must-Have AppUniverse; tickets are emailed about two weeks before the festival
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HydrationOne empty transparent reusable bottle up to 1 liter, or an empty hydration pack with two pockets max
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Bag RulesBags 14 x 6 x 14 in or smaller, subject to search; no larger backpacks
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Re-EntryNo same-day re-entry; cashless event; rain or shine

Travel & Planning Guide

Houston has two airports, George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to the north and William P. Hobby (HOU) to the southeast, and both are a rideshare or taxi ride from EaDo. The venue, Shell Energy Stadium at 2200 Texas Ave, has its own METRORail stop: Houston Dynamo FC's rider guide says the Green Line and Purple Line serve the EaDo/Stadium station, located on Texas Ave between St. Emanuel St and Bastrop St, directly next to the stadium, so you can ride in from downtown without a car. The official FAQ, checked 3 Oct 2026, still says parking information and rideshare drop-off information are coming soon, so check the official Houston page before you leave.

There is no camping. Breakaway's hotel partner is Crewfare, and the official page says its Houston travel packages lock in stays near the venue with attendee rates already applied. EaDo and downtown Houston are a short walk or train ride from the stadium, and because the festival ends at 11:00 PM each night you can get back on the Green or Purple Line or call a rideshare rather than drive.

Tickets are sold through Universe, and the official FAQ says you will receive your ticket by email approximately two weeks before the festival; a 2-Day pass is one ticket that is scanned at the gates each day, and single-day tickets are scanned once on entry. The official page lists a GA Early Entry 6pm tier alongside standard GA. Once you are inside there is no same-day re-entry, so bring everything you need, keep your bag within 14 x 6 x 14 in, and bring a card or your phone because the festival is cashless. If you cannot locate your ticket, the general FAQ says to contact support@universe.com with your confirmation email.

What to Know Before You Go

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Pack To The 14 x 6 x 14 Rule

The official Houston page allows bags 14 x 6 x 14 inches or smaller, and every bag is searched at the gate. Empty hydration packs are fine if they have no more than two pockets and fit the same size limit. Leave totems, poles, umbrellas, chairs, selfie sticks, GoPros and cameras with detachable lenses at home; they are all on the prohibited list, and anything surrendered at the gate is thrown away and cannot be reclaimed.

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Bring One Empty Clear Bottle

You can bring one empty transparent reusable water bottle up to 1 liter, or an empty hydration pack, according to the official permitted items list. The Universe VIP description says VIP includes complimentary water refill stations; the official page does not say where GA refills are, so ask staff when you arrive. LIFEWTR is sold at concession stands and the CELSIUS activation hands out free cans if you need a lift between sets.

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Plan For No Re-Entry

The official FAQ is blunt: there is no same-day re-entry into the festival. Gates open at 4:00 PM and music runs until 11:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday, so eat before you line up or budget for the food vendors inside. Breakaway Houston is cashless, so food and drinks need a card or phone payment, although some merch and non-food vendors may still accept cash.

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Bring Government ID, Even If You Look Older

Breakaway Houston is 18+ with no exceptions, and the general FAQ says the name on any prescription bottle must match the name on your valid ID. Beer and liquor are sold to guests 21+, and the Terrace and Space Deck packages are 21+ only, so review the ticket description before you buy a premium tier. Prescription medicine must be in the original pharmacy bottle, limited to one day's supply.

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Dress For A Houston November Night, Rain Or Shine

The official page says Breakaway Houston is a rain-or-shine event; normal rain does not stop the show, and only severe weather such as lightning or high winds pauses operations, with no refunds for weather delays. Ponchos, blankets and small misting fans are on the permitted list, so pack a poncho. Weather updates are announced from the Main Stage PA and the festival's channels, so follow the official socials that weekend.

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Ride The Train Instead Of Hunting For Parking

As of 3 Oct 2026 the official FAQ still says parking and rideshare drop-off details are coming soon. The EaDo/Stadium METRORail station on the Green and Purple lines sits on Texas Ave directly beside Shell Energy Stadium, according to Houston Dynamo FC's rider guide, so downtown hotels are one short train ride away. If you drive, check the official page in the final two weeks for the parking map before you commit to a lot.

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