From October 3rd to 5th, 2025, attendees will once again come together at the Mojave Dessert, just south of Las Vegas, for an experience that goes beyond the conventional concept of music festivals. As RISE Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, it does so with a renewed vision—elevating its light, art, and its sonic identity. While known for its lantern-lit sky and collective intention setting, RISE 2025 brings a deeper musical dimension this year, with an electronic lineup that speaks directly to the soul.
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While RISE Festival has always been about connection—through intention, through silence, and through release—music remains its heartbeat. For 2025, the lineup signals a confident step toward spotlighting electronic artists who balance euphoria with emotion. The curation speaks volumes, inviting artists whose sound blends the ethereal and the grounded, the cinematic and the kinetic.
RISE Lineup – October 3
Rüfüs Du Sol headlines Friday, October 3rd, and their presence would feel like a perfect alignment of energy and environment. With a sound rooted in deep emotion and atmospheric build-ups, the Grammy-winning trio has mastered the art of crafting communal catharsis with a track like ‘Innerbloom’. Their performance beneath the stars promises to be a defining moment of the weekend. They’ll be joined by Ben Böhmer, Berlin-based producer whose melodic house sets blur seamlessly into the desert air. LP Giobbi, known for her fusion of house beats and live piano, brings a powerful energy to the lineup. While Emmit Fenn’s emotionally rich soundscapes round out the night with cinematic depth.
RISE Lineup – October 4
Saturday, October 4th, raises the tempo with a more dance-forward bill. Calvin Harris, one of the world’s most recognizable producers, will bring a set that fuses commercial hits with festival-ready flair. While details remain under wraps, a special guest performance promises even more energy, mystery, and possibly a surprise crossover act. Dutch future house heavyweight Oliver Heldens adds punch and groove. While RY X, a rising artist in hybrid electronic sets, is set to offer a genre-fluid performance.
RISE Lineup – October 5
On Sunday, October 5th the festival pivots toward introspection—without abandoning its electronic undertones. Elderbrook, delivering a DJ set, will guide attendees through vocal-led, emotional electronica. While Patrick Watson’s dreamlike arrangements add warmth and wonder to close the weekend. Generally not traditionally associated with the electronic world, John Mayer’s inclusion is a reminder that RISE is a multi-genre celebration of artistic expression. His set will undoubtedly strike a chord with an audience gathered not just to dance, but to reflect.
A Festival Built Around Light, Art, and Letting Go
RISE is structured as a three-part journey—a ceremonial arc that elevates attendees from grounded self-awareness to a shared state of transcendence. It begins with The Path, an arrival space surrounded by massive art installations and desert lounges. Here, guests decompress, explore, and prepare themselves for the deeper layers ahead.
As the sun sets, the community transitions to The Compass. This is the festival’s ceremonial heart and the site of the world’s largest sky lantern release. Every attendee receives two lanterns to inscribe with hopes, memories, fears, or gratitude. Twice nightly, thousands of lanterns lift into the sky in a moment that’s as visually spectacular as it is emotionally grounding. Live music accompanies the ceremony, blending musical storytelling with one of the most powerful communal acts in festival culture.
The night culminates at The Horizon, where the energy releases through movement. This final phase transforms the desert into a natural dance floor, where sound systems fill the vast open spaces. In addition, performers shall guide the collective into a state of unfiltered joy. With stars overhead and music flowing through the air, RISE offers a closing ritual that’s both freeing and deeply connective.
Commitment to the Desert: RISE’s Sustainability Ethos
As thousands gather on the Jean Dry Lake Bed, the festival maintains a strong environmental focus rooted in the principle: “Leave it better than we found it.” That ethos guides every part of the experience, from materials to cleanup.
Each of the lanterns released during the ceremony is 100% biodegradable, made from sustainable materials designed to return safely to the earth. Beyond that, every item used on-site—from cups and plates to packaging—is compostable or designed to break down naturally. The festival also provides free water refill stations, digital tickets, and minimal packaging on merch to reduce overall waste.
Once the music fades and guests depart, RISE’s commitment continues. A dedicated team retrieves every lantern from the surrounding area—along with 1 to 2 tons of existing litter that was already scattered across the dry lake bed. This work is not only just cleanup—it’s about honouring the land that hosts this experience year after year.
Understanding that some environmental impact is unavoidable, RISE Festival also invests in carbon offsets to balance its footprint. Festival organizers encourage attendees to do the same when planning travel to and from the event. Whether through cleanup, waste reduction, or sustainable sourcing, RISE takes active steps to ensure the desert remains not just unharmed, but better for having hosted the gathering.
Tickets, Travel, and the Journey to the Desert
RISE Festival offers multiple ticket tiers for its 2025 edition, including Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond passes, each tailored for different levels of access and comfort. Every pass includes entry to all three nights of the experience, two lanterns, and participation in the lantern release ceremony. Premium tiers offer perks such as express entry, elevated viewing areas, premium lounges, and exclusive food and drink options.
The festival takes place just 20 miles south of Las Vegas on the Jean Dry Lake Bed. A location which is a surreal natural setting that adds more texture to the entire experience. Attendees can fly into Las Vegas (LAS), then take designated rideshares or shuttles directly to the event site. Organizers strongly recommend arriving early to fully immerse in each phase of the journey.
Tickets are available now on their website, with early bird pricing offering the best deal to join one of the most emotionally resonant festivals in the world.
