Lightning in a Bottle release dates
4 editions since 2024
Lightning in a Bottle 2027
May 26 – 30, 2027
Lineup· next
early December
in about 5 weeks · usually November – January
- 2026Nov 11
- 2025Dec 3
- 2024Jan 22
Lineup by day
early May
in about 6 months · usually late April – mid May
- 2026Apr 21
- 2025May 1
- 2024May 8
Set times
mid May
in about 6 months · usually mid May
- 2026May 12
- 2025May 8
- 2024May 16
Festival
May 26 – 30, 2027
in about 7 months
Run-up to May 26, 2027
Today2026 lineup
Lineup expected early Dec
2024 lineup
2026 lineup by day
Lineup by day expected early MaySet times expected mid MayFestival
past editions
| Edition | Dates announced | Lineup | Lineup by day | Set times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026May 20 | Jun 3, 2025351d before | Nov 11, 2025190d before | Apr 21, 202629d before | May 12, 20268d before |
| 2025May 21 | Jun 4, 2024351d before | Dec 3, 2024169d before | May 1, 202520d before | May 8, 202513d before |
| 2024May 22 | ≈Jun 7, 2023350d before | Jan 22, 2024121d before | May 8, 202414d before | May 16, 20246d before |
- 2026Day one May 20
- Dates announced
- Jun 3, 2025351d before
- Lineup
- Nov 11, 2025190d before
- Lineup by day
- Apr 21, 202629d before
- Set times
- May 12, 20268d before
- 2025Day one May 21
- Dates announced
- Jun 4, 2024351d before
- Lineup
- Dec 3, 2024169d before
- Lineup by day
- May 1, 202520d before
- Set times
- May 8, 202513d before
- 2024Day one May 22
- Dates announced
- ≈Jun 7, 2023350d before
- Lineup
- Jan 22, 2024121d before
- Lineup by day
- May 8, 202414d before
- Set times
- May 16, 20246d before
questions
When do Lightning in a Bottle set times come out?
Historical releases were 6–13 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 8), on a Thursday. For Lightning in a Bottle 2027 (May 26 – 30, 2027): Expected mid May.
When does the Lightning in a Bottle lineup come out?
Historical releases were 121–190 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 169), on a Tuesday. For Lightning in a Bottle 2027 (May 26 – 30, 2027): Expected early December.
When is the Lightning in a Bottle lineup by day released?
Historical releases were 14–29 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 20). For Lightning in a Bottle 2027 (May 26 – 30, 2027): Expected early May.
What day do Lightning in a Bottle set times come out?
Usually a Thursday, based on 3 editions.
Where do Lightning in a Bottle set times get posted?
The 2026 set times have a release date recorded as Tue, May 12, 2026, in an instagram post source.
When does Lightning in a Bottle announce next year’s dates?
Typically about 351 days before that edition’s first day, which is around the end of the previous festival.