Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup and Immersive Experience

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Do LaB has officially announced the music lineup for North America’s original boutique festival, Lightning in a Bottle (LIB), returning to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California over Memorial Day Weekend from May 21–25, 2025.

A Festival of Color, Expression, and Community

LIB isn’t just a music event—it’s a vivid, technicolor escape from the ordinary. As a beacon for self-expression, it champions individuality in a world often painted in monochrome. From the moment you arrive, you’re invited into a world where creativity, connection, and joy reign supreme.

Curated by the free-spirited minds of Do LaB, the festival offers a whimsical and unpredictable journey. It’s a place where you don’t just catch lightning—you become the electricity. Are you ready for the ride?

A Masterfully Curated Music Lineup

At LIB, music isn’t just heard—it’s experienced. The 2025 lineup brings together some of the most sought-after names in electronic music, but this festival is about much more than marquee acts. Do LaB designs stage atmospheres that push artists to their creative edge, creating moments of pure magic.

One moment, you may find yourself front row at a massive headliner set. Moments later, you might stumble upon a spontaneous back-to-back session at a tucked-away community stage. It’s wild, it’s unpredictable, and it’s uniquely LIB.

Headliners and Highlights Across Genres

LIB’s 2025 lineup explores the full spectrum of electronic music—from house and techno to UKG, dubstep, and indie-electronic. Featured acts include:

  • Jamie xx – A visionary producer with crossover appeal

  • John Summit – Chicago’s rising tech house phenom

  • Four Tet – UK-based selector with a global following

  • Khruangbin – Genre-defying trio mixing funk, soul, and psychedelia

  • Channel Tres – Compton-born house innovator blending hip-hop and electronic

Expansive and Eclectic Artist Lineup

Additional top-billing artists include:

  • Shygirl presents Club Shy, Subtronics, Sammy Virji, and Monolink

  • The Blessed Madonna, TroyBoi, and Claude VonStroke

  • Indie favorites like Magdalena Bay, Amaarae, Tinzo + Jojo, Brijean, Audrey Nuna, and Priya Ragu

  • Rising electronic artists like salute, Interplanetary Criminal, Joy Orbison, and Coco & Breezy

  • Underground standouts like Francis Mercier, Girl Math (VNSSA & Nala), Tinlicker, Hamdi, Tape B, and PEEKABOO

Also performing are Sama’ Abdulhadi, Sofia Kourtesis, Chloé Caillet, Flowdan, KILIMANJARO, SYREETA, BIIANCO, Sicaria, Bianca Oblivion, AHADADREAM, Mary Droppinz, and Kito—rounding out a truly diverse lineup.

Immersive Stages and Signature Environments

The musical journey flows across LIB’s renowned stages:

  • Lightning, Woogie, and Thunder – Visually immersive spaces showcasing marquee talent

  • The Stacks, The Junkyard, and The Grand Artique – Community-built stages focused on discovery and interaction

Each stage has a unique aesthetic and vibe, blending fan-favorite performances with the thrill of the unexpected.

The Compass: Learn, Grow, and Connect

LIB’s Compass area offers powerful educational programming. Attendees can dive into topics such as:

  • Indigenous wisdom and ceremony

  • Psychedelic research and medicine

  • Climate change and sustainable living

  • Love, relationships, and holistic wellness

These offerings help connect past and present insights, guiding us toward a more collaborative and conscious future.

Tickets and Packages for Every Type of Adventurer

To accommodate all festivalgoers, Lab offers:

  • Three-day and five-day passes

  • Hotel packages for convenience

  • Easy Peasy Pre-Set Camping and Pre-Set RV options, allowing attendees to skip setup stress

  • VIP packages that include backstage lounges, exclusive bar access, pop-up experiences, and more Whether you’re a seasoned raver or a first-time explorer, LIB provides a flexible and elevated way to create your own journey.

Tickets Now On Sale

Tickets for Lightning in a Bottle 2025 are available now through the official festival website. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of North America’s most imaginative and beloved music festivals.