Christopher Brown’s second time attending Lightning in a Bottle at Buena Vista Lake proved to be even more powerful than the year before. With a lineup that ranged from iconic acts like Khruangbin to emerging artists making their festival debuts, the experience was nothing short of transformative. The Do LaB outdid themselves this year, creating a vibrant, immersive world that celebrated music, art, and community in full force.
He had the honor of linking up with Audrey Nuna moments before she lit up the Lightning Stage with her genre-defying energy. KILIMANJARO was captured fresh off his electric Woogie set, radiating the pulse of the crowd. Eli & Fur struck a pose backstage before closing out the night with their signature deep-house elegance. BIIANCO brought bold queer energy—and her iconic eyepatch—to the Thunder Stage just as golden hour kissed the horizon. VNSSA lit up the stage with a magnetic set that quickly made her one of Sunday’s crowd favorites.
Everywhere you turned, the air was thick with love, creativity, and connection—an unforgettable reminder of why this festival holds such a special place in the culture.
photography by Christopher Brown
