Detroit’s iconic Movement Music Festival has formally unveiled its full 2026 lineup, revealing greater than 115 artists set to carry out throughout Memorial Day Weekend, Might 23–25, 2026, at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.
The announcement coincides with a significant milestone, as Paxahau celebrates 20 years of manufacturing the world-renowned pageant. Main the 2026 version are headliners Carl Cox, Dom Dolla, and techno drive Sara Landry, marking one of the various high strains within the occasion’s historical past.
Headliners & Standout Performances
Dom Dolla returns to Detroit following a run of huge world performances, calling Motion “one of the significant occasions” he performs. Sara Landry additionally makes her return to the birthplace of techno, promising a particular efficiency formed by the town’s plain power.
They’re joined by a stacked roster of worldwide icons and boundary-pushing artists, together with Richie Hawtin, Barry Can’t Swim, Danny Brown, Mochakk, Inexperienced Velvet, KI/KI, Josh Baker, Eli Brown, Sizzling Since 82, Claude VonStroke, and Nia Archives.
Particular Collaborations & Uncommon Units
True to Motion’s legacy, the 2026 lineup locations heavy emphasis on significant collaborations and stay performances. Highlights embody Carl Craig b2b Cajmere, The Martinez Brothers b2b Eddie Fowlkes, Boys Noize b2b MCR-T, Zack Fox b2b Jyoty, DJ Heartstring b2b X Membership., and the return of E-Dancer, that includes Kevin Saunderson & Dantiez.
Stay performances additionally play a central position, with appearances from Borderland (Juan Atkins & Moritz von Oswald), Blawan (Stay), Dax J (Stay), Terrence Dixon (Stay), Audion (Stay), and extra, reinforcing Motion’s dedication to pushing digital music ahead whereas honoring its roots.
Detroit on the Core
In line with its mission, Motion as soon as once more showcases a deep lineup of Detroit expertise. Artists together with DJ Minx, Peezy, Stacey Pullen, DJ Godfather, Kyle Corridor b2b Byron the Aquarius, Tammy Lakkis, Rimarkable, and jessica Care moore spotlight the town’s ongoing affect throughout techno, home, and hip-hop.
Music followers from world wide will as soon as once more make the pilgrimage to Detroit for 3 days of fastidiously curated programming at Hart Plaza, celebrating the town’s revolutionary impression on digital music tradition.
3-Day and 1-Day GA and VIP passes for Motion Pageant 2026 are on sale now, with fee plan choices out there through the official festival website.
