Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is making its epic return to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California this Memorial Day Weekend, May 21-25, 2025, and Do LaB has just unveiled an electrifying artist lineup with headliners like Jamie xx, John Summit, Four Tet, Khruangbin, and Channel Tres taking center stage.
We are excited to return to one of the most anticipated events of the year! This beloved festival is back for its next chapter, continuing its tradition of blending world-class music with immersive, transformational experiences. Be ready because this year’s headliners are on top of the line with artists like Subtronics, PEEKABOO, Sammy Virji, Shygirl presents Club Shy, Flowdan, and TroyBoi. We covered BIIANCO and Tinzo + Jojo at Splash House and look forward to seeing them again. The 2025 Lightning in a Bottle lineup is truly impressive, featuring an array of genres such as indie-electronic, house, techno, UKG, dubstep, and more. Music enthusiasts will be delighted as the festival unites a wide variety of artists from various areas of the music scene.
At its core, Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is more than just a music festival; it’s a place where art, culture, and connection intersect. Founded by the Do LaB crew, LIB has always pushed the boundaries of what a festival can be. It’s a space for people to come together, find joy, and deepen their connections, all while experiencing music in a way that’s uniquely designed to bring out the best in both the artists and the audience.
Beyond the headliners, the lineup spans a diverse range of electronic and indie sounds, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Highlights from the lineup include: House and Techno Greats like Claude VonStroke, Monolink, The Blessed Madonna, Sultan + Shepard (DJ Set). Indie Favorites like Magdalena Bay, Amaarae, Audrey Nuna, Priya Ragu, and Brijean. Bass and Dubstep Stars: Subtronics, PEEKABOO, and Tape B. Global Underground Talent: Sama’ Abdulhadi, Joy Orbison, Interplanetary Criminal, and salute. Emerging talents and rising stars are also prominently featured, with acts such as SYREETA, Bianca Oblivion, Kilimanjaro, and Girl Math (VNSSA & Nala) added to the lineup.
In many ways, Lightning in a Bottle is a celebration of connection—whether through music, art, or community. It’s a festival where people come together to create lasting memories, form friendships, and be part of a transformative experience. With its unparalleled music programming, innovative stage design, and a culture rooted in creativity and inclusion, LIB 2025 is not just a festival, but a movement.
If you’re ready for an unforgettable journey this Memorial Day Weekend, mark your calendar for May 21-25, 2025. Lightning in a Bottle is the place to be—where music, art, and community collide to create something truly magical.
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AHADADREAM • Amaarae • AndreasOne & FMLY BZNS • Audrey Nuna • Azzecca • Bianca Oblivion• BIIANCO• Black House Radio • Bou • Brijean • Brownies & Lemonade All Stars • Cesco • Channel Tres • Chloé Caillet • Claude VonStroke • Coco & Breezy • Dimond Saints • DJ Karaba • Dust and Beau • Eli & Fur • EPISCOOL • Flowdan • Four Tet • Francis Mercier • Girl Math (VNSSA & NALA) • Gru.di • Hamdi • Hybrid Minds • Interplanetary Criminal • Jade Cicada • Jaguar • Jamie xx • John Summit • Jo Jones • Joy Orbison • Just Her • Khruangbin • Kiasmos • KILIMANJARO • KNGSPRNGS • Kito • LEISAN • Magdalena Bay • Mary Droppinz • Mira • MNTRA • Monolink • O’Snap • PEEKABOO • Priya Ragu • Rafael • Reyna Tropical • salute • Sama’ Abdulhadi • Sammy Virji • Shygirl presents Club Shy • Sicaria • Sofia Kourtesis • Subtronics • Sultan + Shepard (DJ Set) • SYREETA • Taiki Nulight • TAPE B • The Blessed Madonna • The Librarian • Tinlicker • Tinzo + Jojo • TroyBoi • Underworld • Yaw Appiah