Lightning in a Bottle has announced the music lineup for its 23rd edition, set for Memorial Day Weekend, May 20th–24th, 2026, at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California.

Empire of the Sun, Zeds Dead, Mau P, and Sara Landry will headline the festival alongside an eclectic mix of acts spanning house, bass, techno, R&B, and beyond. Other standout performers include Chase & Status, Mochakk, Barry Can’t Swim, Tinashe, Of The Trees, Dimension, Overmono, Daily Bread, ALLEYCVT, INZO, Nia Archives, DJ Trixie Mattel, Jayda G, Lee Burridge, Maceo Plex, Hot Since 82, and Desert Hearts (Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs), among many more.

In addition to music across multiple stages, LIB 2026 will once again offer an array of interactive experiences, including workshops and talks spanning topics from indigenous wisdom to climate action, love, and consciousness, immersive art installations, restorative yoga and movement sessions, and curated late-night spaces like The Junkyard, The Grand Artique, and The Mixtape.

Tickets for Lightning in a Bottle 2026 will go on sale Friday, November 14th at 11 a.m. PT via the festival’s website. Attendees can choose from three- or five-day passes, camping and RV options, and VIP packages offering exclusive amenities and lounge access.

LIB 2026 Lineup:

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
Rodriguez Jr.
Desert Hearts (Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs)
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
Justin Hawkes
Jesse Brede
Ladies of Leisure
Mindex
Pickles
Riche
RM47
Sweet Like Chocolate
The Silk Road

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