Marking its 20th anniversary stewarding Detroit’s world-renowned Movement Music Festival, Paxahau has shared a sneak peek into the 2026 lineup led by electronic music titans Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Green Velvet, Maceo Plex, and Carl Craig (Live) just to name a few. Music fans from across the globe will once again make the pilgrimage to Detroit, the birthplace of Techno. Moreover, they will be treated to three days of diverse curation on Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25, 2026) inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s iconic riverfront. Coming back to Detroit feels like firing up the reactor that’s powered me since day one, (…) Every year I’ve been away has stacked up into nuclear energy—and now my fingers are on the detonator. Detroit, you know how I do… I’m about to blast this city into a whole new reality. Get down the front and stand your ground—when this thing blows, I want you right there with me! Carl Cox The lineup teaser offers a glimpse of the festival’s signature curation of renowned headliners, underground mainstays, and breakthrough artists. All are woven together into the forward-looking, multi-generational experience that defines Movement. Since taking the helm in 2006, Paxahau has cultivated Movement into a globally acclaimed electronic music festival. It honors Detroit’s revolutionary legacy while pushing the culture forward. Thus, they achieve this through highly intentional programming that bridges seasoned legends with the rising stars shaping the genre’s future. Notable first-time performers include: Scottish breakout DJ and producer Barry Can’t Swim, Brazilian house music superstar Mochakk, acclaimed UK jungle revivalist Nia Archives (DJ Set), and Dutch dance phenomenon Ki/Ki. Today’s announcement also features the return of Detroit’s experimental hip-hop veteran Danny Brown (hot off his acclaimed album release Stardust on Warp Records); festival favorites 999999999; British dance music staple Hot Since 82; Brazilian Techno star ANNA; Monnom Black label head and hard Techno sensation Dax J (Live); Detroit Techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson. Plus, a b2b set by Berlin Techno luminary Ellen Allien and Detroit legend DJ Stingray 313. Celebrating 20 years under the helm of Paxahau, Movement Music Festival has established itself as a globally acclaimed festival. It is one of the longest-running dance music events in the world. The festival showcases authentic electronic music and provides an experience unlike any other. Each year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people from across the globe gather in the birthplace of Techno. They celebrate the heritage of Detroit and its profound musical influence across generations. The festival takes place in Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination. Paxahau specializes in producing music festivals and events incorporating innovative sound designs. It always places the highest priority on music. The company first established itself as an underground party promoter and online resource to showcase electronic music culture in Detroit. Paxahau, now in its 20th year as producer of the Movement Festival in Detroit, it’s one of the most recognized across the world by artists, community members, and industry executives. It is a pioneering promoter rooted firmly in the birthplace of Techno.Movement Music Festival Wilds Out With 2026 Lineup Teaser
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