The staple electronic music fest is slated to take place over Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-26, 2025) at Hart Plaza, Detroit.
Detroit’s Movement Music Festival has shared an early glimpse of the 2025 lineup led by Techno titan Carl Cox performing his acclaimed Hybrid Live Set and dance music superstar John Summit closing out the festival weekend.
“Movement is a techno institution in Detroit so for me, it’s like reuniting with an old friend,” said Carl Cox. “I’m going to make up for the years I’ve missed with a show that’s going to send Detroit to another dimension!”
Event organizers, Paxahau, once again unites electronic music fans from far and wide as they descend upon Detroit, known as the epicenter of techno – for a 3-day event across Memorial Day Weekend ’25 (May 24-26, 2025). The staple event is a mainstay within the scene and returns to its home inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s scenic riverfront.
The 2025 lineup teaser offers a glimpse of the festival’s expansive programming, showcasing inspired selection of dance music’s renowned artists, underground icons, and buzzworthy debut performers; a dynamic curation that bridges the gap between seasoned legends and the rising stars who represent the future of electronic music.
“I’m stoked to be playing Movement for the third time and now, closing out the festival,” said John Summit. “I’ve attended as a fan for years and the energy and support this city and crowd bring is always special. It’s an honor to be a part of such a legendary event.”
Notable first-time performers include: award-winning artist and producer Jamie xx (coming off his highly acclaimed sophomore album In Waves); breakout UK producer and DJ Sammy Virji; Naples-based Techno star Anfisa Letyago; Drum & Bass trailblazers Chase & Status; as well as Berlin’s rising star DJ Gigola.
The announcement also features the return of festival favorite Klanguestler; Columbian-born, Brooklyn-based live musician Ela Minus; rising Detroit ghettotech trio HiTech; British producer and DJ Patrick Topping; Palestinian global sensation Sama’ Abdulhadi; plus, Detroit Techno pioneers Carl Craig and DJ Minx.
3-day and 1-day GA and VIP passes are available now at movementfestival.com.
