This past weekend, immersive experience curators Do LaB returned to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with their 2026 stage. A longtime catalyst for some of the festival’s most unforgettable moments, Do LaB once again delivered - packing its inimitable stage with surprise guests and a dynamic mix of sounds and styles. Dive into day-by-day highlights from Weekend One below.
DO LAB STAGE 2026 - W1 HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, April 10
John Summit delivered the night’s biggest surprise, with the superstar house producer drawing a massive crowd for an unforgettable first surprise set at the Do LaB. The set comes ahead of Summit’s sophomore album this week, CTRL ESCAPE, and marked the first ever livestreamed set from the Do LaB stage.
Dublin-born vocalist and dance music breakout, Jazzy, brought her signature infectious energy to the Do LaB for her first ever Coachella appearance.
Berlin’s adventurous MCR-T kept the momentum going with a club-driven set that combined fierce vocalism with high impact cuts.
Stylish selector FIFI brought her vivid, left-field energy to the Do LaB stage - with a visit from her friend Becky G who was spotted in the crowd dancing and showing support throughout.
Additional previously announced day one programming featured jigitz, Effin, bullet tooth, 1tbsp, and SORAYA.
Friday Recap + Photos HERE
Saturday, April 11
Multi-platinum R&B disruptor Tinashe showed off her versatility with a DJ Set at the Do LaB, showcasing originals, reimaginations of her own tracks, and driving house hits. She capped off the set with a special guest appearance from Disco Lines to perform their chart-topping track “No Broke Boys”.
Announced as the first surprise set of day two, The xx’s Romy delivered a euphoric, emotionally charged DJ set that carried the crowd from sunset into night.
The second surprise set of day two featured a rare collaboration, KETTAMA B2B ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, pushing the tempo with fast, unpredictable selections delivered with precision.
New wave UK house exports Prospa B2B Josh Baker brought their club driven sounds to close out the Do LaB stage as the final surprise set.
A special moment came for Indonesian-Australian rising star BABY J, whose Do LaB set marked her US debut.
Additional previously announced day two programming featured Anfisa Letyago, andhim, Starjunk 95, Roddy Lima, Baalti, and Lumia.
Saturday Recap + Photos HERE
Sunday, April 12
Anyma B2B Marlon Hoffstadt were the monumental final closing surprise set of Weekend One. It came as a moment of triumph and redemption for Anyma, whose Friday headlining set was canceled due to severe weather conditions. Anyma was also joined on stage by recent ‘Bad Angel’ collaborator and BLACKPINK star LISA.
Whethan carried Do LaB’s party into the night with his signature mix of trap and future bass sounds, bringing out special guests such as Oliver Tree and Levity, with rapper Ice Spice also spotted amongst the crowd.
Nearly five years since his last album and fresh off of announcing his next, It’s Been Awful, rapper Isaiah Rashad made a grand return to the stage with the first surprise Do LaB performance of the day.
Poolside’s Daytime Disco, presented by the nu-disco and chillwave project of Poolside, soundtracked the afternoon with feel-good rhythms and disco-laced grooves that perfectly set the daytime vibe in the desert.
Additional previously announced day three programming included OMNOM, Omar+, Deer Jade, Brunello, Jackie Hollander, Cincity, and Soul Purpose.
Do LaB’s Coachella stage offers a glimpse of what’s ahead with the brand’s flagship festival, Lightning in a Bottle, taking place Memorial Day Weekend on May 20-24 at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California. The five day Lightning in a Bottle experience will again promise a wide range of genre defying music performances, immersive art, cause-driven non-music programming via interactive spaces like The Compass, various movement and wellness experiences, and more.
Lightning in a Bottle 2026’s lineup features 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, Nia Archives, DJ Trixie Mattel, jigitz, DJ HEARTSTRING, Jayda G, Avalon Emerson, and many more.
More info on Lightning in a Bottle can be found on its official website here and in the press release here along with the media application here.