Across Yahn Dawn 2026, ‘A Trip Thru Time’ will unfold as a chronological exploration of the Pretty Lights catalog, kicking off with a DJ set by Pretty Lights founding members (Derek & Michal) on Thursday, September 17 for Early Arrival pass holders
The concept then extends through three consecutive nights of headlining Pretty Lights live performances
LP Giobbi (Friday), MADHAUS (Friday) Emancipator (Saturday), Gramatik (Sunday), RJD2 (Sunday) and more fill out the Yahn Dawn 2026 lineup — which expands to three days for its second annual edition
Yahn Dawn 2026 Single Day & Weekend Tickets Now Available
Yahn Dawn, the festival lovingly curated by Pretty Lights, has released single day tickets and daily lineups for its second annual edition, returning to its home of Meadow Creek—nestled in the bucolic Collegiate Peaks of Buena Vista, Colorado—from September 18-20, 2026. In tandem with this release, Pretty Lights introduces a new, weekend-long concept designed with the Yahn Dawn community in mind: 'A Trip Thru Time'.
Inspired by the themes of his new album, A Trip Thru Time Fantastic, this immersive experience invites fans aboard the Soundship Space Bus for a journey that chronologically traces the interconnected sounds and album eras that comprise the Pretty Lights universe. The concept begins on Thursday, September 17, when Early Arrival pass holders will gather for an intimate opening ceremony marking the genesis of Pretty Lights, led by the artist himself alongside founding member Michal Menert.
Through three subsequent nights of live band headlining exhibitions, 'A Trip Thru Time' will continue to surface the creative threads that fuel Pretty Lights’ catalogue, with the band thoughtfully diving through beloved fan favorites, deep cuts, and new material from A Trip Thru Time Fantastic. This immersion serves as a deeply revealing look into the past and present of Pretty Lights—just as the Colorado native steps into a new era.
Expanding to three nights for 2026, Yahn Dawn’s expansive slate of performances embody its ethos of thoughtful curation and discovery, set to the lush backdrop of Meadow Creek. Femme House creator LP Giobbi leads Friday’s billing with a special edition Dead House set, blending Grateful Dead’s classics with various strains of house for a funky, psychedelic ride designed for sustained movement. Mikey Thunder will also bring his left field bass flavors to Yahn Dawn’s opening day, in addition to Maddy O’Neal’s MADHAUS, Midicinal, Faceplant, TheBusiness. and R!AHT.
Saturday ventures deeper into low-end territory, with Emanicpator set to enchant with his full ensemble. Thought Process will invigorate the floor with a liquid drum & bass set, while Pheel and WeSelects will showcase the latest in underground dubstep and bass with lo-fi wubs. Saturday will also feature performances from fellow underground bass purveyors Shooka, Underlux, Parrott, and Dark City Agent.
Sunday closes the weekend with an eclectic run of low-end sonics, helmed by left-field icon Gramatik, instrumental hip-hop trailblazer RJD2, and Saturna. Homemade Spaceship, TF Marz, Mithridates, Mondokoosh, Pants, and Hyperspace Sky all make their Yahn Dawn debuts to complete the weekend.
In addition to single day and weekend-long ticket tiers, Yahn Dawn offers a variety of mix-and-match accommodations for the community. GA and VIP weekend passes allow add-ons including Early Arrival on Thursday, pre-set glamping, RVs and Parking. VIP admission arrives with an exclusive merch package and first entry into the venue, while the VIP Total Fascination Package unlocks a pre-set Luna Bell tent, complimentary Thursday Early Arrival, and access to an exclusive campsite that allows the easiest access into the event.
True to its roots, Yahn Dawn keeps its focus on connection to nature and one another. For the festival’s 2026 edition, attendees can expect an expanded curation of wellness programming, live art installations, and experiential elements — features that made the inaugural installment feel less like a festival and more like a mountainside family gathering. More details will be announced as Yahn Dawn draws closer.
YAHN DAWN 2026 DAILY LINEUPS
Friday, September 18
Pretty Lights
LP Giobbi (Dead House Set)
MADHAUS (Maddy O’Neal)
Mikey Thunder
Midicinal
Faceplant
TheBusiness.
R!AHT
Saturday, September 19
Emancipator
Thought Process
Pheel
WeSelects
Shooka
Underlux
Parrott
Dark City Agent
Sunday, September 20
Gramatik
RJD2
Saturna
Homemade Spaceship
TF Marz
Mithridates
Mondokoosh
Pants
