Lightning in a Bottle Drops Off Initial Lineup for 2026 Edition

Empire of the Sun, Mau P, Zeds Dead, Sara Landry, Dimension, Chase & Status, Mochakk, Barry Can’t Swim, Tinashe, Of The Trees, and more are playing Lightning in a Bottle in 2026.

As one of the premier independent promoters in North America, the Do LaB has continued to push boundaries. Each passing year has brought unique experiences to their flagship festival, Lightning in a Bottle, drawing a crowd of those who want to check out something off the beaten path. Recent iterations have brought forth stacked lineups, dynamic activities, and plenty more, and they’re already gearing up for another epic edition when the festival returns to Buena Vista Lake on May 20-24.

The Do LaB began building hype for next year’s edition of Lightning in a Bottle by dropping tickets after the dust settled from this year’s event back in June, but now they’ve kicked it up another notch by dropping the first wave of artist announcements. The lineup is already filled to the brim with major artists, including top-billed acts like Empire of the Sun, Mau P, Sara Landry, Zeds Dead, Chase & Status, Mochakk, Barry Can’t Swim, and Tinashe. Yet there’s so much more to explore.

Diving deeper into the stack of tapes reveals artists like Of The Trees, Dimension, Overmono, Daily Bread, INZO, ALLEYCVT, Maceo Plex, Lee Burridge, Nia Archives, and Hot Since 82. These artists further showcase the dynamic range of electronic styles Lightning in a Bottle champions, and that’s just scratching the surface. Other stunners include MPH, DJ HEARTSTRING, Oppidan, AYYBO, Jayda G, J. Worra, Marsh, Rodriguez Jr., Tripolism, Ivy Lab, Flava D, Conducta, and Linska. Not to mention the Desert Hearts takeover bringing Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, and Marbs into the mix.

Of course, this is just a taste of what’s in store from the Do LaB at Lightning in a Bottle, as more artists are sure to be announced in the coming months, along with a bevy of workshops and activities for attendees. Previous years have featured everything from breathwork and yoga classes to educational panels and plenty more, making the weekend at Buena Vista Lake one that feels complete.

Head to the official website to register now for exclusive Tier 2 passes for one day only. Passes for Lightning in a Bottle 2026 go on sale Friday, November 14, at 11am PT, with pricing increasing at midnight that same day.

Lightning in a Bottle 2026 – Phase 1 Lineup:

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