Paxahau, the producers of the Movement Music Festival, have shared an early glimpse of the 2025 line-up led by Techno titan Carl Cox performing his acclaimed Hybrid Live Set and dance music superstar John Summit closing out the festival weekend. Music fans from across the globe will once again descend upon Detroit, the epicenter of Techno music, and be treated to three days of diverse curation on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 2025 inside Hart Plaza at downtown Detroit’s iconic riverfront.

“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!”

“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.”

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.

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.

Today’s 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. Full lineup teaser can be found below with more names to be announced soon on Movement’s official website and social media channels.

The 16 performances announced, in alphabetical order, are as follows:
Anfisa Letyago
Carl Cox (Hybrid Live Set)
Carl Craig
Chase & Status
DJ Gigola
DJ Minx
DJ Nobu
Ela Minus
HiTech
Jamie xx
John Summit
Klangkuenstler
Marcel Dettmann
Patrick Topping
Sama’ Abdulhadi
Sammy Virji

Movement 2025 3-Day and 1-Day Passes for both GA and VIP are on sale now at movementfestival.com Payment Plan options are also available.

About Movement.
Each year on Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people from across the globe gather in the birthplace of Techno to celebrate the heritage of Detroit and its musical influence over countless generations – new and old. Movement Music Festival is one of the longest-running dance music events in the world, committed to showcasing authentic electronic music and providing an experience unlike any other. The festival takes place in Hart Plaza – Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination.

Press accolades for Movement:
“[One of the] 50 Essential Summer Festivals” – NEW YORK TIMES
“Three days of techno, house, hip-hop, love, connection, positive vibes and dancing, and a much-needed respite from the pain of current events.” – BILLBOARD
“Undoubtedly still the most important electronic music festival in the country” – UPROXX
“Movement Festival shows Detroit is still leading the way for Techno” – MIXMAG
“Movement Detroit continues to prove to be in a league of its own and a true bucket list destination for any avid electronic dance music fan.” – THIS SONG SLAPS

“The festival started on a high note and ended on an even higher one. It’s common for festivals to calm down as each day goes by as people get tired – Movement did just the opposite. The energy picked up, outfits got cuter and the weather got hotter. And the nights didn’t end with the festival; people went straight to the afterparties and partied until the sun came up every single day.” – OFFICE

About Paxahau.
Paxahau specializes in producing music festivals and events incorporating innovative sound designs and always placing 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 has been the producer of Detroit’s Movement Festival since 2006, and is recognized across the world by artists, community members, and industry executives as a pioneering promoter rooted firmly in the birthplace of Techno.

H/T M.Y.