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Breakaway Music Festival Ohio returns to Columbus with Kygo, GRiZ, REZZ, Disco Lines, and more
The festival brand born in Columbus 13 years ago announces its 2026 Ohio lineup.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Breakaway Music Festival is coming home to Columbus, Ohio, where the festival brand was born 13 years ago. The 2026 Ohio lineup will be headlined by Kygo, GRiZ, REZZ, and Disco Lines, reflecting both the event's deep roots in the city and its evolution into one of the most ambitious independent festival operations in the country.
Why it matters
The significance of the Columbus edition cannot be overstated for Breakaway. Columbus is where the brand began, and it remains central to its identity even as the operation has expanded to 14 cities nationwide. That history lends the Ohio edition a homecoming quality that sets it apart from the festival's other stops.
The details
Set for May 29–30 at Historic Crew Stadium Festival Grounds, Breakaway Ohio 2026 will feature a diverse lineup that includes Lilly Palmer, Mersiv, YDG, HAYLA, and several Ohio-based artists. The festival's dedication to local talent is a hallmark of the Breakaway brand across all its markets.
- Breakaway Music Festival Ohio will take place on May 29–30, 2026.
- The festival brand was born in Columbus 13 years ago, in 2013.
The players
Kygo
A Norwegian melodic house producer who will serve as the emotional anchor of the Breakaway Ohio 2026 weekend.
GRiZ
An electronic music artist who will bring an entirely different proposition for the bass set.
REZZ
A Canadian electronic music producer who occupies a singular space in EDM with her dark, hypnotic, mid-tempo bass productions.
Disco Lines
An electronic music act that will round out the top billing with house and pop grooves.
Breakaway Music Festival
An independent music festival brand that was born in Columbus, Ohio and has since expanded to 14 cities nationwide.
What’s next
Tickets for Breakaway Music Festival Ohio 2026 are available for purchase through the official Breakaway website.
The takeaway
Breakaway Music Festival's return to its Columbus roots for the 2026 edition showcases the festival's commitment to its origins and its evolution into a nationally recognized independent festival brand.
