Breakaway Music Festival: Touring EDM Giant Announces Sacramento Debut This October

Sacramento, California – A major new player is entering the Northern California music festival scene this autumn. Breakaway Music Festival, billed by organizers as the largest touring music festival in the United States, has announced a Sacramento stop scheduled for the weekend of October 11-12, 2024. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 28, generating immediate interest among electronic dance music (EDM) enthusiasts and concert-goers in the region.

Breakaway operates a multi-city touring model, bringing its high-energy production and curated lineups to different locations across the country. The Sacramento dates are set to be one of the final stops on the festival’s 2024 circuit, following visits to seven other cities spanning from May through October.

Anticipating the Lineup

While the specific roster of artists for the Sacramento event has not yet been revealed by organizers, previous editions of the Breakaway Music Festival have featured some of the biggest names in the electronic music world. Past headliners and featured artists across its various stops have included globally recognized acts such as The Chainsmokers, Zedd, Tiësto, Afrojack, and Marshmello. The inclusion of artists of this caliber in prior lineups suggests that the Sacramento iteration can be expected to draw significant talent from the EDM genre, known for its dynamic performances and immersive audio-visual experiences.

Music festival lineups are typically unveiled closer to the event dates, building anticipation among potential attendees. The confirmed appearance of high-profile artists at other Breakaway stops provides a strong indication of the festival’s production scale and the level of performance quality attendees can anticipate in Sacramento, even as they await the specific local lineup details.

Ticketing and Logistics

For those eager to secure their spot at the inaugural Sacramento Breakaway, early bird tickets were made available concurrent with the announcement. The tiered ticketing system, common for large-scale festivals, typically offers the lowest prices during the early bird phase before increasing as the event date approaches and lineup details are released.

As of the May 28 announcement, organizers had not yet disclosed the specific venue or location within Sacramento where the festival will be held. Details regarding the site, along with information on transportation, parking, and other logistical considerations, are expected to be released in the coming months as the festival weekend draws nearer.

Context in Sacramento’s Festival Landscape

The selection of the October 11-12 weekend is particularly noteworthy within Sacramento’s established music festival calendar. These dates traditionally host the GoldenSky Country Music Festival, which recently announced a hiatus and is not scheduled to return until 2026. Breakaway’s timing effectively fills a prominent slot previously occupied by a major music event in the city.

Furthermore, the Breakaway festival will take place the weekend immediately following Aftershock, which is widely regarded as Sacramento’s largest music festival, primarily focusing on rock, metal, and alternative genres. The close proximity of these two major events underscores Sacramento’s growing prominence as a destination for large-scale music festivals, offering diverse genres to attract a wide range of audiences in consecutive weekends.

The arrival of Breakaway Music Festival represents a significant addition to Sacramento’s cultural landscape, bringing a nationally recognized touring EDM event to the city for the first time. With early bird tickets now on sale and anticipation building for the lineup and location announcements, the festival is poised to draw significant crowds and contribute to the vibrant live music scene in Northern California this fall.