Breakaway Music Festival Tampa: Guide to parking, lineup, tickets and more

Gabrielle Calise, Tampa Bay Times
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Get ready, electronic music lovers. Breakaway Music Festival is finally making its debut in Tampa this weekend.

The multi-stage festival takes place at Raymond James Stadium from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

What is Breakaway Music Festival? And why is it coming to Tampa?

Breakaway Music Festival is an immersive live music experience that debuted in Columbus, Ohio, in 2016. The goal was to bring world-class DJs and electronic dance music to underserved markets.

“It’s not Chicago, New York, Los Angeles or Miami, but anything in between,” said co-founder Zach Reuben.

There are now 11 Breakaway Music Festivals across the country, plus 9 additional stops on the Breakaway college tour. Over 100,000 fans attended in 2023.

Breakaway Music Festival has been eyeing Tampa for a while, Reuben explained, thanks to the city’s young population, growing workforce, large colleges and corporate headquarters. Breakaway Music Festival fills a void left in the market when Sunset Music Festival announced that it would not take place in 2024.

“It obviously worked out for the better that it didn’t return, but it kind of was independent of our planning,” Reuben said.

Breakaway Music Festival’s lineup

The festival features two stages and a silent disco. The lineup includes a diverse range of genres, include EDM, pop, house, bass and four-on-the-floor music.

Illenium and Kaskade headline Friday, joined by ACRAZE, GUDFELLA, Ian Asher, Matroda, Night Tales, Ravenscoon, ROSSY and Said the Sky.

Saturday’s headliners are Zedd and SOFI TUKKER, with performances by ALLEYCVT, Crankdat, Deerock, Dion Timmer, Calcium, it’s murph, Moore Kismet, Sara Benyo, TroyBoi and ZUEZEU.

Three local DJs will be heading from the Ritz Ybor to the stage at Breakaway: Pushman, Myr and Taylorlace. Over twenty other local artists will perform at the silent disco.

Purchase tickets to Breakaway Music Festival and official after parties

Available tickets from range from a $65 for a single-day pass to $1,049 for 2-Day Ultra VIP ticket, which includes access to a viewing platform on the side of the main stage, drink and merch vouchers and access to a guest lounge. Some ticket packages include hotel stays, shuttle services and local discounts. Visit breakawayfestival.com/tampa to learn more and purchase tickets.

The Ritz Ybor will be hosting the official Breakaway after parties starting at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Matroda, Taylorlace and Pushman will appear Friday, with Crankdat, Myr and Wilco Beats performing Saturday. Purchase tickets ($25) and reserve VIP tables ($150) at www.theritzybor.com.

Both Breakaway Music Festival and the official after parties are 18+.

Weather this weekend

Breakaway Music Festival takes place outside, so pack sunscreen and make sure to visit the on-site water stations. The forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s. Rain is unlikely to occur in Tampa on Friday or Saturday.

The festival is a rain or shine event. Should severe weather interrupt the festivities, refunds will not be given. Updates will be announced at the festival and on social media.

Getting to Raymond James Stadium

Anticipate traffic along Dale Mabry Highway, Himes Avenue, Columbus Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ahead of the show. The Tampa Sports Authority works with parkwhiz.com, where reservations range from $15 to $53. Note that third-party websites like seatgeek.com are not affiliated with the stadium.

The Hillsborough Community College lots are available for day-of parking. Residents in the nearby neighborhoods frequently rent out their parking spots and driveways to concertgoers. Arrive early to scope for a good space and bring cash.

For those hoping to take public transportation, HART bus routes 7, 15, 32, 36 and 45 service the stadium. Bus stops on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Himes Avenue are a roughly 15-minute walk away. Check gohart.org for route information.

The ride share pick up and drop off location is located in Lot B at 4105 N Himes Ave. As with any stadium show, anticipate potential delays and surge charging with Uber and Lyft.

Visit raymondjamesstadium.com/gettinghere.

What to bring and what to leave at home

Items allowed:

  • Clear bags, purses under 14 inches x 6 inches x 14 inches, with no more than 2 zippers

  • One small clutch bag, no larger than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches (this does not have to be clear)

  • Banners or flags without sticks or poles

  • Binoculars

  • Blankets and towels, if unrolled or unfolded

  • Canes, walkers and wheelchairs

  • Empty spray bottles

  • Ponchos if worn, carried over the arm or in original sealed clear package

  • Small, handheld radios or TVs with earphones

  • Sunscreen lotion (No aerosol or spray cans)

  • Your credit card. Raymond James Stadium is cashless.

  • Medical or diaper bags, but only after filling out a special needs request form at least 72 hours before the event. The form can be found at raymondjamesstadium.com/rjsada.

  • Flags (no poles)

  • Glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry

  • Hula hoops (including LED hoops)

Items to leave at home:

  • Any bag larger than a clutch purse no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches Raymond James Stadium has a no-bag policy for all events. Any other bag must be left in your vehicle or stowed in storage lockers, which are available to rent on Tom McEwen Boulevard (south of Gate C).

  • Cameras with detachable lenses, or with lenses that exceed 12 inches (Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed.)

  • Camera bags or binocular cases

  • Tents

  • Individual glow sticks

  • Large electronic devices such as digital readers, iPads or laptops

  • Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen

  • Food and drink

  • Cans, bottles, glass and coolers

  • Hoverboards

  • Horns, lasers and artificial noisemakers

  • Illegal drugs and weapons

  • Recreational balls and seat cushions

  • Pets (service animals are allowed)

  • Selfie sticks, gimbals or extenders

  • Strollers

  • Umbrellas

  • Unmanned aircraft systems and radio-controlled model aircraft-drones. (These are also prohibited on stadium property, including parking lots.)

  • Video cameras and GoPros

For more information, visit www.breakawayfestival.com. Follow the festival at facebook.com/breakawayfestival, instagram.com/breakaway, tiktok.com/@breakawayfest and twitter.com/BreakawayFest.