Movement Music Festival 2025

The Movement Music Festival returns to Detroit’s riverfront May 24–26, bringing three days of electronic music to Hart Plaza in celebration of the city’s role in shaping techno.

WDET is partnering with Paxahau as an official media partner for the event, joining music lovers from around the world in honoring Detroit’s techno legacy.

WDET's Movement Festival Programming

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper

Catch special sets from participating Movement artists
A three-hour Memorial Day Special recapping some of his favorite performances from past Movement festivals.

Jeff Mills live on In The Groove! May 21, 2025

Jeff Mills in the studio on In The Groove. Photo credit: Conor Anderson, WDET

DJ Rimarkable live on In The Groove! May 22, 2025

DJ Rimarkable in the studio on In The Groove. Photo credit:José Llanas, WDET

The Metro

Hear from festival organizers in the days leading up to Movement, sharing what makes this year’s event unique.

Sam Fotias, director of operations at Paxahau chats with Tia Graham. May 20, 2025

John Collins on The Metro

John ‘Jammin’ Collins, a pivotal figure in Detroit’s techno scene, on “The Metro” at WDET Studios, May 20, 2024. Photo credit: Tayler Simpson, WDET

Detroit DJ Ember LaFiamma is among techno’s next wave

DJ Ember LaFiamma grew up on the sound of Detroit electronic music. Now she is helping to shape its future.

Other programming

Encore performances and mixes from past years will air midnight to 3 a.m., during the festival weekend:
Our regular music shows will spotlight Movement artists throughout the festival weekend—tune in and discover something new!

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Learn more about the festival

Dates: Saturday, May 24 – Monday, May 26

Location: Hart Plaza, Detroit, Michigan

Information: Website | Tickets

Schedule

Saturday, May 24

Movement Stage

Craig Gonzalez, DeepChord (Live), Jeff Mills, Nina Kraviz, Octave One (Live), Sama’ Abdulhadi

Waterfront Stage

The Blessed Madonna, Chaos in the CBD, DJ Seinfeld, Gay Marvine, Hamdi, Peter Croce, Shigeto Live Ensemble

Star Gate Stage

Carl Craig b2b Moodymann ft. Mike Banks, Dennis Ferrer, Father Dukes, Stacey Pullen, Waajeed b2b Ladymonix, Junior Sanchez

Underground Stage

D.Dan, FJAAK, Helena Hauff, Huey Mnemonic, Mark Broom, Mike Schommer (Live), Shawn Rudiman (Live)

Pyramid Stage

Joris Voorn, Kink, Shimza, Sillygirlcarmen, Skepta Más Tiempo, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale

Detroit Stage

ADMN, Ashtron Moore, DJ Cent, Mister Joshooa, Salar Ansari

Sunday, May 25

Movement Stage:
Anfisa Letyago, BEIGE, Charlotte de Witte, Dubfire, Joseph Capriati

Waterfront Stage:
Avalon Emerson, Ben UFO, Cobblestone Jazz, Ela Minus, Goldie b2b Photek ft. Armanni Reign, Lonere, TSHA

Star Gate Stage:
DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet, Jon Dixon (Live), Patrick Topping, Rimarkable, Salute, Sammy Virji

Underground Stage:
Augustus Williams, Chris Liebing, DJ Nobu, HAAi, Marcel Dettmann

Pyramid Stage (KMS & Records):
Hiroko Yamamura, Kevin Saunderson b2b The Saunderson Brothers, Layton Giordani, Rady Lex, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Walker & Royce

Detroit Stage:
UMA, Blackmoonchild, Disc Jockey George, DJ JFX, Donavan Glover, EMBER.ALAYNA, Fulibodydurag, JMT, Shavspace Renegade

Monday, May 26

Movement Stage:
Claude VonStroke, DJ Holographic, Jamie xx, John Summit, Kevin Reynolds (Live)

Waterfront Stage:
AK, Chase & Status, DJ Godfather, FERG, HiTech, MCR-T, Sara Landry, Zack Fox

Star Gate Stage:
Annicka, Loco Dice b2b Vintage Culture, Mau P, Ourl, Sonny Fodera

Underground Stage:
Boys Noize, DJ Boris, Henry Brooks, Klangkuenstler

Pyramid Stage:
DJ Minx, Mike Servito, Ricardo Villalobos, Shaun Reeves, Seth Troxler, Soul Clap

Detroit Stage:
Chuck Daniels, DJ Godfather, Keith Worthy, Minx w/ Calvin, Mother Marcy, Whodat

Beginning May 16, 2025 at noon for special programming and chances to win a WDET/Movement Experience Prize Kit.