Breakaway Carolina 2026 Lineup: Daily Bread, Chris Lake, and More

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A total of 36 artists have been announced for the 2026 edition of Breakaway Carolina at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

By now, Breakaway Carolina is one of the longest-running events in the Breakaway Music Festival portfolio, so organizers know they need to pull out all the stops. And they’re planning to do exactly that, as evidenced by the lineup for this year’s edition at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina from September 25-26.

Some of the fastest-rising names in bass music grace the bill. Among them are Atlanta experimental bass artist Daily Bread, UK DJ and producer Hamdi, and Mongolian-British bass house talent Taiki Nulight. And while he established himself over a decade ago, TroyBoi looks to leverage his cerebral brand of trap music for the occasion.

House heads arguably have even more to look forward to, what with longstanding UK tastemaker Chris Lake, rising US tech house star Westend, and onetime Dirtybird darling J. Worra all appearing on the Breakaway Carolina 2026 lineup. It also includes house-adjacent stars like Tiësto and Kettama. The former has recently been revisiting his trance sound of old, and the latter blends styles like hard house, UK garage, and speed garage.

The Breakaway Carolina 2026 lineup also features a handful of unique back-to-back sets. These pairings include Chasewest b2b Discip, Cloonee b2b Chris Lorenzo, and DREYA V b2b Cole Knight.

“The support we’ve received from fans since launching in Charlotte in 2017 has been incredible,” said Breakaway Music Festival President Jarrod Fucci. “Each year we’ve looked for ways to build on the experience, and 2026 represents the biggest leap forward we’ve ever taken. We’re excited to deliver our largest Breakaway Carolina to date and welcome fans back for another unforgettable weekend this fall.”

The Breakaway Carolina ticket presale kicks off on Monday, June 22, with the general on-sale starting on Tuesday, June 23. Register for early access via Hive.