Originally stemming from a gathering of friends each year for an annual birthday Lightning in a Bottle has perpetually morphed into the eye catching, mind-melting, immersive experience that it is today. Returning to Buena Vista Lake, California during Memorial Day weekend May 21-25th, LIB is more than just super talented Producers and DJs, it is a hand crafted, curated journey through light, sound, an artistic vision.
Brought to you by the Do LaB crew, this years’ lineup is a wide array of cross genre bending artists of all walks of electronic music, from indie-electronic, house, and techno, to UKG and dubstep.
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Lineup
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Lineup preview
This years 2025 line up is filled with some of electronic music’s most highly sought after artist’s. Highlighted acts include Chicago tech house sensation John Summit, super producer Jamie xx, the infamous UK selector Four Tet, as well as Compton Beat-maker and DJ Channel Tres. With so many styles to choose from there will most surely be a stage for you to get lost in. Indie music radiates through this year with the likes of synth pop duo Madalena Bay, Alt R&B sensation Amaarae, Book Club Radio founders Tinzo + Jojo and Tamil-Swiss vocalist Oriya Ragu.
Heavy bass and Dubstep barges its way in with riddim royalty Subtronics, Tape B, PEEKABOO and trap star TroyBoi. Club favorites include British powerhouse Shygirl presents Club Shy, Sister Duo Coco & Breezy, and underground alums Joy Orbison. Lastly attendees will be able to enjoy the likes of SYREETA, BIIANCO, Sicaria, Bianca Oblivion, AHADADREAM, Mary Droppinz, Kito, and many more. How could I forget?? After taking a break to focus on his Bass side project Barclay Crenshaw for a little over a year, Claude Vonstroke makes his triumphant return the stage at this years LIB.
Festival Experience
Nestled a long the banks of Lake Buena Vista, LIB’s experience is truly like no other camping style festival out there. With beautiful sunsets shimmering across the warm summer waters as your backdrop LIB’s location accompanied with Do LaB’s highly imaginative stage architecture becomes unparalleled. Plus, taking place during Memorial Day weekend, the weather is perfect.
Embarking on a musical conquest through 3 wildly immersive main stages Lightening, Woogie, and Thunder, that twists and turns onto the 3 more community-driven stages The Stacks, The Junkyard and The Grand Artique it will seem that LIB is on another planet.
The immersive Compass area offers a diverse array of educational opportunities to engage the senses, expand the mind, and inspire community action. Topics ranging from indigenous cultures, plant medicine, climate change, love & relationships, healthy eating, and many more. LIB’s mission is to bring out the best of each and every one, inspire joy, and promote a sense of connection within the community.
Tickets
With multiple different ticket packages to choose from LIB offers an option for everyone. Both 3 and 5 day packages are now available, as well hotel accommodations. VIP options will be available for any guest looking to elevate their festival experience to the next level. Other packages include the return of Easy Peasy Pre-Set Camping and Pre-Set RV options. Tickets are now live via LIB’s main website.
