“The most unforgettable experience of my life,” “I will remember RISE forever,” and “The most magical thing I have ever seen.” These were just a few of the countless reactions flooding social media after the 10th Anniversary of RISE Festival lit up the Mojave Desert from October 3-5. With all three nights completely sold out, attendees and artists described the event as “surreal,” “transformative,” and “unlike anything else on earth.”
Day two into Rise Festival weekend, attendees were thrilled to have another incredible night of music and most importantly, the first lantern ceremony of the weekend. This truly was an experience of a lifetime and Rise did an absolutely amazing job in curating all things together for the most cohesive and intimate experience possible.
Oliver Heldens lit up the RISE Festival grounds with a high-energy set packed with crowd-pleasing classics and big-room anthems. His electrifying performance had everyone dancing and celebrating as the sun began to go down and this set the tone for a perfect night ahead.
Ry X took the stage at The Compass for a breathtaking performance marked by stunning vocals and a deeply moving setlist. His ethereal sound created a moment of reflection and connection, enveloping the crowd in a truly magical atmosphere for the RISE sky lantern release of over 30,000 biodegradable sky lanterns.
“When life itself feels surreal and you’re swimming under tens of thousands of intentions and prayers into the sky.”– Ry X
Disclosure delivered one of the weekend’s most unforgettable performances, blending stunning visuals, lighting, and infectious stage energy into a seamless post-lantern-release experience. From the opening beat to the final track, the entire crowd was dancing, no one stood still across the desert grounds, including the RISE production team, security staff, and hosts. Calvin Harris’ set exceeded expectations closing the night out, featuring enhanced production that elevated an already spectacular Horizon stage. His mix of unique edits and global hits brought the night to an electrifying close as the RISE Closing Ceremony once again stunned the audience. All in all, day two of Rise truly blew attendees away and felt like all the magic had finally come to life.
