2-day Tickets: You will receive one ticket for BOTH days via email immediately after purchase, to be scanned at the gates
Single Day Tickets: You will receive your Single Day ticket via email immediately after purchase, to be scanned at the gates
All tickets are sent as digital print passes and sent from tickets@universe.com. The easiest method to enter the festival & scan your ticket will be to save the QR code to your phone wallet in advance of arrival.
Friday, August 16: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, August 17: 4pm-11pm
Breakaway is an All-Ages event. Children 5 and under get in free and do not need a ticket.
Friday, August 16: 3pm-10pm
Saturday, August 17: 3pm-10pm
VIP upgrades can only be done at the box office August 16 and August 17, subject to availability and prices may vary. Ultra VIP upgrades can only be done in advance by emailing hey@breakawayfestival.com.
There is no same-day re-entry.
● A limited number of premiumparking spots are located AT Belknap Park (30 Coldbrook St. NE). This parkingcan be purchased online in advance IF spaces are still available.
● Metered street parking can befound throughout the Monroe North Business District within walking distance tothe venue.
● If you’ll be taking anUber/Lyft, the drop off point is at Coldbrook St and Iona Ave NW.
● The City of Grand Rapids offers parking throughout downtown Grand Rapids. Take a look at their Interactive Visitor Parking Map to review locations. Or download the Parking Facility Map and Parking Facility Rates. For additional parking and transportation information, you can visit the Downtown Visitor Mobility and Parking Guide.
● Large bags, 14x6x14 or larger, including backpacks
● Professional camera equipment; detachable lenses, tripods, battery packs, large commercial videocameras
● Umbrellas
● Individual glow sticks
● Chairs (including foldable and lawn
● Tents
● Aerosol cans, spray paint, or pressurized cans
● Frisbees and sports balls (soccer balls, footballs, etc.)
● Air horns
● Hard plastic, metal, or aluminum water bottles
● Selfie Sticks
● Remote controlled aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems (Drones)
● Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, concealed weapons and firearms (Regardless of Concealed Carry Permit)
● Food or beverage of any kind
● Illegal drugs, substances, orharmful chemicals.
● Medical marijuana.
● Laser pointers, spray paint,silly string
● Fireworks of any kindincluding, but not limited to, flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices andpyrotechnics.
● Seat cushions with backs
● Video cameras
● Whistles
● Hover-boards
● Any item that can be used asa projectile or deemed as dangerous
● No pets / Emotional support animals (Only service animals individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities as defined by the ADA are allowed)
● Small bags 14x6x14 or smaller, no backpacks or large bags (subject to search upon entry)
● Prescription medications(checked at entry). Anyone needing prescription medicine at the festival must present the pharmacy-labeled container which states the prescription, dosage, and patient name to our security staff at each entrance gate. Patrons are only allowed a sufficient supply of the prescribed medication for that day. Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler. Medical marijuana is prohibited regardless of prescription or local laws.
● Flags (no poles) are allowed
● Empty Hydration packs, clear of all liquid and no more than two total pockets (one reservoir and one additional pocket).
● One Factory Sealed or Empty Soft Plastic Water Bottle per person
● Non-aerosol sunscreen and bug spray
● Glowing or illuminated costumes or jewelry
● Cigarettes (unopened packs only, vapes, juuls or other electronics smoking devices
● Hula Hoops (including LED hoops)
● Ponchos
● Earplugs
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*Items that are deemed to be unsafe, inappropriate, or are being used for purposes other than intended may be confiscated on site.
We will have plenty of food vendors serving delicious food all day, as well as plenty of bars serving non-alcoholic beverages in addition to beer and liquor for those 21+
Please fill out the Lost & Found form. If we have your item, we will contact you.
Breakaway is rain or shine. In the event of rain and non-severe weather, the festival will continue as planned. In the event of severe weather (including lightning, high winds, tornado, etc),
Under the direction of local authorities and venue policies to ensure the safety of all patrons, the festival may be postponed until weather passes with no refunds.
Should severe weather be present in the area, announcements will be made from the Main Stage PA system.
Yes, Breakaway is a cashless event for all locations.