Tahoe Live 2025 Celebrates Three Sold-Out Days Delivering Historic Performances
Tahoe Live 2025 Celebrates Three Sold-Out Days Delivering Historic Performances and Redefining the Winter Festival Experience
A transformative weekend of music, milestones, and mountain magic December 12 -14 Pallisades Tahoe
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“Despite the windchill and the powder-less mountains, Tahoe Live showed that when the bookings are right and the crowd is locked in, nothing else really matters.”
–Beatport (Read the full live recap HERE )
Lake Tahoe, CA (December 19, 2025) – The 2025 edition of Tahoe Live marked a pivotal moment in the festival’s evolution, expanding to three sold-out days of world-class electronic music, alpine adventure, and unforgettable artist milestones. Held at the iconic Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Live remains one of the only electronic music festivals in the U.S. staged on the grounds of a ski resort — uniquely blending mountain culture with immersive, high-altitude performances.
This year’s festival paired globally recognized headliners LSDREAM and CloZee (LSZEE), Porter Robinson, Alison Wonderland, Zeds Dead, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) with deeply personal, once-in-a-lifetime moments that resonated throughout the Sierra Nevada. The result was a weekend defined not only by scale and production, but by connection, community, and creative significance.
LSZEE’s Final Set
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Tahoe Live was honored to host the final-ever performance of LSZEE, the collaborative project of duo LSDREAM and CloZee. Their farewell set unfolded as a deeply intentional and spiritually resonant journey, closing the chapter on a project beloved for its fusion of bass, intention, and connection. The crowd responded with collective gratitude, giving LSZEE a meaningful sendoff that will stand as one of the most memorable moments in festival history.
Peekaboo Ignites Night One
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Peekaboo took the stage on night one of Tahoe Live, delivering a standout performance that set a high bar for the weekend ahead. Building on the success of his debut album, Eyes Wide Open, Peekaboo gave fans an early preview of material from his forthcoming album, Are We Dreaming, making his Tahoe Live appearance both timely and impactful. The performance added a defining moment to the festival’s opening night and reinforced Peekaboo’s position as an influential voice in modern bass music.
Porter Robinson’s Nostalgic Homecoming
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Porter Robinson made a long-awaited return to Lake Tahoe with an emotionally charged performance that blended nostalgia with celebration. One of the set’s standout moments of the night came when Porter dropped “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” by Skrillex, pairing the track with a video featuring himself alongside Skrillex and Zedd — transporting the audience back to a defining era in electronic music. The set felt like a love letter to the community that shaped his career and the friendships that continue to influence the scene today.
Alison Wonderland’s Return to the Stage
Photo Credit: Shannon Aguiar / Watch Alison Wonderland Performing “Ghost World” at Tahoe Live HERE
Among the most powerful performances of the weekend was Alison Wonderland’s Tahoe Live debut, marking her first festival appearance since giving birth and the first festival where she performed her newly released album, Ghost World. Opening with the title track “Ghost World,” featuring vocals from her son River, she immediately set an emotional, deeply personal tone. The set served as an intimate introduction to a new era of her artistry, rooted in vulnerability, growth, and creative rebirth.
DJ Diesel + Jessica Audiffred: A Bass-Driven Surprise
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Watch DJ Diesel Interview with EDM.com x Tahoe Live HERE
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Returning for his second year, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) once again delivered his signature, high-impact bass energy to the mountains, this time with a surprise moment that ignited the crowd. Mid-set, Diesel welcomed Jessica Audiffred back to the stage following her performance earlier in the night, calling her “My favorite DJ” in front of thousands. The moment created a powerful exchange between two influential figures in bass music.
Zeds Dead Light Up the Final Night
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Zeds Dead closed out night three with a powerful, music-forward finale, delivering the perfect ending to Tahoe Live’s first-ever three-day festival. Making their debut at the event, the duo guided the crowd through a set that felt both expansive and reflective, capturing the spirit of the weekend one last time. Pulling from Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness, including “One Of These Mornings” and “Sweet Memories,” their closing moments tied together three days of unforgettable performances, leaving the mountains buzzing long after the final notes faded.
Distinct Sounds, Unified Impact
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Sippy, Jessica Audiffred, and San Holo each made their first-ever appearance at Tahoe Live. Sippy delivered high-energy, bass-driven selections while Jessica brought her signature blend of heavy bass and Latin-influenced production, reinforcing her reputation as a leading force in the genre. San Holo rounded out the direct support with his recognizable “wholesome riddim” sound, offering an uplifting and melodic contrast that resonated strongly with the crowd.
A Milestone Year
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The 2025 edition marked Tahoe Live’s first year as a three-day event, underscoring the festival’s rapid growth and cultural impact. With its single-stage, no-overlap format, breathtaking alpine setting, and tight-knit community atmosphere, Tahoe Live continues to redefine what a winter destination festival can be, carving out a singular space within the U.S. festival landscape set against the iconic Palisades backdrop.
This edition continued to solidify Tahoe Live as a destination festival while staying true to the intimate and authentic atmosphere that has defined it since the beginning. From unforgettable performances to meaningful artist moments and an engaged audience, Tahoe Live 2025 set a new standard and laid the foundation for the future of the festival.
About Tahoe Live
Tahoe Live is a premier boutique music festival known for its carefully curated experiences that blend world-class electronic music with the stunning alpine environment of the Sierra Nevada. Building on a legacy of producing high-impact events across the Northwest—including acclaimed festivals like Billboard Winterfest and exclusive showcases at the Sundance Film Festival—Tahoe Live has quickly become a standout destination for music lovers and winter sports enthusiasts alike.
Tahoe Live is a premier boutique music festival known for its carefully curated experiences that blend world-class electronic music with the stunning alpine environment of the Sierra Nevada. Building on a legacy of producing high-impact events across the Northwest—including acclaimed festivals like Billboard Winterfest and exclusive showcases at the Sundance Film Festival—Tahoe Live has quickly become a standout destination for music lovers and winter sports enthusiasts alike.
Founded by the team behind world-renowned Park City Live—located on Historic Main Street in Park City, Utah, and known for hosting global icons like Avicii, Post Malone, Calvin Harris, and Travis Scott—Tahoe Live continues to raise the bar. That legacy extends through Salt Lake City Live, held at Olympic Plaza in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. Building on the success of these iconic productions, Tahoe Live fuses elite talent, breathtaking mountain scenery, and immersive production to deliver a one-of-a-kind festival experience that resonates year after year.