This past weekend, immersive experience curators Do LaB returned to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the festival’s second weekend. 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 Two below.
DO LAB STAGE 2026 - W2 HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, April 17
Fan-favorite electronic act GRiZ closed out the Do LaB on night one of weekend two as one of the evening’s biggest surprises. His set fused live saxophone with his signature high energy bass drops and unmistakable future funk style.
Renowned British drum and bass DJ and producer Sub Focus appeared as the first surprise guest at the Do LaB earlier in the night. Blending euphoric melodies with driving basslines, he moved seamlessly through drum and bass anthems, igniting the crowd and setting the tone for the rest of the night’s performances.
LEVEL UP B2B Mary Droppinz brought a dynamic set, showcasing their bass-driven sounds. Known for blending heavy wubs with dark atmospheric textures, they pushed sonic boundaries while bringing undeniable energy to the stage.
The Brothers Macklovitch, aka the brotherly duo of A-Trak and Dave 1, channeled the sounds of their crate-digging childhood on the Do LaB stage for a groove-driven sun soaked set.
Additional previously announced day one programming featured Patricio, Arthi, Sam Alfred, LYNY, ÆON:MODE B2B Blossom, and SBTRKT.
Friday Recap + Photos HERE
Saturday, April 18
UK talents Ben Sterling B2B Max Dean delivered the night’s biggest surprise set, closing out the Do LaB on night two of weekend two. Their set leaned into their trademark brand of groove-driven energy that kept the crowd moving through the final moments of the night.
AFTER MIDNIGHT (Matroda x San Pacho) brought their newly launched collaborative project to life with its first-ever live appearance at the Do LaB during Coachella Weekend 2. The set showcased their combined sound through a tightly curated selection of club driven cuts that made for a standout debut moment.
Pioneering house icon Seth Troxler brought his slick styling of deep house, minimal sounds, and eclectic selections to the Do LaB delivering a strong nightcap to a packed crowd.
DJ Habibeats B2B Zainab blended traditional Arabic melodies with modern electronic, hip-hop, and global club sounds, channeling a mix of global rhythms and underground energy into a fiercely dynamic dancefloor experience.
London-based DJ, producer, and singer-songwriter Eliza Rose blended soulful, jazz-influenced vocals with UK house, garage, and soul throughout her set - getting the entire crowd moving and singing along to her collaborative hit with Interplanetary Criminal, ‘B.O.T.A.’.
Additional previously announced day one programming featured STRAWBRY, Sam Binga B2B Jialing, Ape Drums B2B Bontan, Champion, Sarz, and Gudfella.
Saturday Recap + Photos HERE
Sunday, April 19
Hamdi B2B Riordan closed out weekend two with the final surprise set, delivering a versatile performance rooted in UK garage, house, and bass.
A surprise Adriatique B2B Cloonee set rocked the house as the first surprise set of the night, a first time back to back pairing that also included a surprise appearance by rapper Ty Dolla $ign to perform an unreleased collaboration with Adriatique.
X CLUB. brought a high-intensity set shaped by influences spanning early ’90s techno to forward-thinking drum and bass. Their sound pushed fast-paced, rave-ready energy to kick the night into high gear.
Chicago-based duo DRAMA, made up of vocalist Via Rosa and producer Na’el Shehade, delivered a smooth and emotive DJ set blending R&B, soul, and dance-pop.
GAG party founders and LA nightlife icons Alex Chapman B2B Zoe Gitter properly brought the party atmosphere into Sunday afternoon at the Do LaB, with the crowd showing no signs of slowing down on weekend two’s final day.
Additional previously announced day one programming featured CQUESTT, Neumonic, Natascha Polké, Maxi Meraki, and Silva Bumpa.
Sunday Photo Selects included in Weekend Recap HERE
DO LAB STAGE 2026 - Content
Weekend One + Weekend Two Photo Selects HERE (photographer names listed in file names for photo credits)
Weekend One + Weekend Two Performance Video Content HERE
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.