Aug 21–22, 2026The Palladium · Worcester, MA18+2 Days · Indoor + OutdoorEDM · Bass · House · Dubstep
The Massachusetts stop of the nationwide Breakaway tour, indoors and outdoors at the Palladium in Worcester. Two days of bass, house, and mainstage EDM just outside Boston.
24 artists announced · full lineup & set times at breakawayfestival.com · subject to change
Festival Info · The Essentials
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Breakaway Mass is an 18+ city festival — no camping, no overnight, just two evenings of music inside and outside the Palladium. It's cashless, re-entry isn't a thing, and the bag rules are strict, so here's the short version of what to expect.
LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER
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Dates, Hours & Entry
Friday Aug 21 and Saturday Aug 22, 2026, with the festival running roughly 4 PM to 11 PM each day.
18+ to enter with a valid government-issued photo ID; some ticket types are 21+.
The event is fully cashless — bring a card or your phone.
No re-entry once you leave for the day, so plan accordingly.
Venue
The Palladium, 261 Main St, Worcester, MA — the festival uses both the indoor venue and the outdoor grounds.
About an hour from Boston, so plan your ride home ahead of time — the show ends around 11 PM.
Tickets
Tickets are delivered through Universe roughly two weeks before the festival — don't panic if yours isn't in your inbox yet.
All sales are final; Breakaway holds a strict no-refund policy.
Bags & Bottles
Bags must be 14″×6″×14″ or smaller — backpacks aren't allowed.
One empty clear reusable water bottle (1L or less) per person is fine; refill inside.
Hydration packs are allowed if they come in empty and have no more than two pockets.
Good Things to Bring
Earplugs — your future self will thank you.
LED hoops, whips, gloves, and other flow toys are welcome.
Non-aerosol sunscreen and a poncho if the sky looks moody.
Wearable glow items (16 oz or less) and small misting fans are fine.
Prescription meds are OK in their original labeled bottles.
Leave at Home
No outside food or drink, and no glass or aerosols of any kind.
No totems or poles, no chairs, and no umbrellas.
No professional cameras or GoPros, and no drones.
No illegal substances — including marijuana — and no individual glowsticks.
Weather
The show goes on rain or shine.
Severe weather can pause the event; refunds aren't issued for weather delays.
This is a summary — check the official Breakaway Mass page for full, current details.