Lightning in a Bottle is officially returning to Buena Vista Lake this Memorial Day Weekend, May 20–24, 2026 — and Do LaB has just dropped one of its most ambitious and imaginative lineups yet. As North America’s original boutique music festival, LIB has spent 23 years cultivating a world where creativity, participation, and community collide. More than a festival, it’s a living organism built by thousands of hands: every stage, piece of art, and unexpected moment powered by collective energy rather than spectacle. In 2026, that spirit feels louder than ever.
The upcoming edition will welcome some of the most sought-after artists in the global electronic and live music landscape. Empire of the Sun, Mau P, Sara Landry, and Zeds Dead lead a lineup that spans soaring anthems, hypnotic techno, and genre-bending bass. They’re joined by major standouts including Chase & Status, Mochakk, Barry Can’t Swim, and Tinashe, while house lovers can look forward to sets from Maceo Plex, Hot Since 82, Jayda G, Lee Burridge, J. Worra, Rodriguez Jr., JAMIIE, and the ever-beloved Desert Hearts crew. From bass heavyweights like Of The Trees and ALLEYCVT, to D&B powerhouses Dimension, Ivy Lab, and Flava D, LIB continues its legacy as a playground for every corner of the dance music spectrum.
True to tradition, LIB 2026 also embraces the eclectic and the unexpected: Nia Archives, Overmono, DJ HEARTSTRING, Avalon Emerson, Tripolism, 1-800 GIRLS, Trixie Mattel, Sarz, Midnight Generation, KAMAUU, Noga Erez, and more will bring their unique sounds to LIB’s immersive stages. Returning Crossroads takeovers from SoCal collectives like A Club Called Rhonda, Respect DnB, Baile World, and FMLY BZNS promise some of the festival’s most electrifying late-night moments. With a lineup this bold and a culture this rooted in imagination, Lightning in a Bottle 2026 is poised to deliver another unforgettable chapter in its ever-evolving story.
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LINEUP THUS FAR:
Empire of the Sun, Mau P, Sara Landry, Zeds Dead, Chase & Status, Mochakk, Barry Can’t Swim, Tinashe, Of The Trees, Dimension, Overmono, Daily Bread, ALLEYCVT, INZO, Lee Burridge, Maceo Plex, Hot Since 82, AYYBO, Nia Archives, DJ Trixie Mattel, jigitz, DJ HEARTSTRING, MPH, Oppidan, Jayda G, J. Worra, Marsh, Desert Hearts (Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs), Rodriguez Jr, Avalon Emerson, Haute & Freddy, Noga Erez, Midnight Generation, KAMAUU, Tripolism, Ivy Lab, Flava D, Conducta, Effy, Sarz, Linska, Main Phase, Brunello, Elephant Heart, Madam X, JAMIIE, borne, Casey Club, 1-800 GIRLS, Amira, Bass Temple, Bianca Maieli, Bigger Than Us, Cartridge, Clearcast, Cocoa Crescendo , Donna Dada, Erez, GiZ, Introspekt, Jesse Brede, Justin Hawkes, Ladies of Leisure, Mindex, Pickles, Riche, RM47, Sweet Like Chocolate, The Silk Road
