DO LAB COACHELLA 2026: WEEKEND TWO HIGHLIGHTS W/ GRIZ, SUB FOCUS, BEN STERLING, MAX DEAN, HAMDI, RIORDAN, ADRIATIQUE, CLOONEE + MORE

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.

SAM DIVINE ANNOUNCES DEBUT IBIZA RESIDENCY FOR 555 AT COVA SANTA

Sam Divine is heading to Ibiza's cult hillside escape, Cova Santa, with her new “555” concept for the first time this summer. The influential house star will host four dates - 13th June, 22nd August, 16th September and 23rd September - in a run that represents both her first headline Ibiza residency and the debut Ibiza outing for 555. 

 

555 has quickly gained momentum since launching earlier this year. Built around a back-to-basics ethos, it focuses on intimate, dancefloor-first experiences, rooted in the spirit of grassroots club culture. Originally launched alongside her single 'The Groove', 555 is both a label and event series shaped by Sam’s desire to reconnect with the foundations of house music. 

 

The concept centres around extended sets, carefully curated lineups and a purist approach to clubbing, often encouraging a no-phone, fully immersive dancefloor environment. 

 

Previous shows across the UK have seen Sam deliver 5-hour, all-night-long sets in smaller venues that reinforce the project’s “always creating, never imitating” philosophy.

 

This summer she takes that spirit to Cova Santa, a mid-size space carved out of ancient Ibiza rock high in the hills, with both outdoor and indoor spaces and a serious sound system for a residency that will see Sam handpick lineups featuring artists from the 555 family and extended peers. Each date is designed to reflect her signature sound while maintaining the intimate, community-driven energy that she thrives on. 

 

A defining figure within house music, Sam Divine has built her career on a deep-rooted passion for the genre. From her early days in Ibiza as part of the Defected street team to becoming one of the label’s most recognisable faces, she has gone on to headline major clubs and festivals worldwide. Her energetic, feel-good sets have taken her to the most celebrated clubs and festivals in the world and she now channels all that experience into a more personal and focused direction with 555.

 

The Ibiza residency marks the next phase for the project, with further international takeovers and label activity planned throughout the year as 555 continues to expand its reach.

DO LAB COACHELLA 2026: WEEKEND ONE HIGHLIGHTS W/ ANYMA, MARLON HOFFSTADT, JOHN SUMMIT, TINASHE, ROMY, ISAIAH RASHAD, KETTAMA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U + MORE

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.

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