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, September 27: 6pm-12pm
Saturday, September 28: 4pm-11pm
*NO ENTRY AFTER 10PM
Friday, September 27: 3pm-10pm
Saturday, September 28: 3pm-10pm
Breakaway is an All-Ages event. Children 5 and under get in free and do not need a ticket.
Buses will run on the hour throughout the day starting at 5:30pm Friday, and 3:30pm Saturday with the last shuttle leaving the zMAX Dragway back to the pickup location at 12:30am on Friday, and 11:30pm on Saturday. (You must be in line by this time to guarantee a seat)
INBOUND service STOPS 7:30 pm daily.Return service will not begin until 9:30 pm.
VIP upgrades can only be done at the box office September 27 and September 28, subject to availability and prices may vary. Ultra VIP upgrades can only be done in advance by emailing hey@breakawayfestival.com.
-There is GA and VIP parking available in advance, subject to availability.
-Parking starts at 2pm both days.
-Ride share pick-up & drop off location is located in the roundabout at 6570 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC
There is no same-day re-entry.
● Large bags, 14x6x14 or arger, 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
● Flow wands, batons, staffs
● 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, or harmful chemicals.
● Medical marijuana.
● Laser pointers, spray paint, silly string
● Fireworks of any kind including, but not limited to, flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices and pyrotechnics.
● 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 with no more than 2 zippers, 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
● Get the official hydration pack for your upcoming Breakaway; these packs are trusted by over 50,000 attendees today! Approved by security, anti-theft to protect your phone, and keeps you hydrated all day long. Looking for another festival-approved pack? Get the perfect pack for you
● 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 reusable plastic water bottle per person (no metal or aluminum).
● Non-aerosol sunscreen, bug spray, deodorant, hand sanitizer, wet wipes (small/travel size only).
● Feminine hygiene products
● Glowing or illuminated costumes or jewelry
● Cigarettes (unopened packs only), vapes, juuls or other electronics smoking devices
● Hula Hoops (including LED hoops)
● LED whips, pois & orbitals, gloves, microlights, flow lights
● Blankets, yoga mats, sheets, towels, moon mats.
● Ponchos
● Misting Fans (small)
● Earplugs
*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 email hey@breakawayfestival.com with a description of your lost item if it is September 27 or 28. If it is past September 28, please email guest-services@charlottemotorspeedway.com.
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.