After drought-related fire restrictions forced Lost Lands to rely solely on drone displays last year, the prehistoric-themed festival, founded by dubstep superstar Excision, will restore its full pyrotechnic production in 2025 while introducing a spate of updates to both its venue and onsite experience.
The Ohio-based event, which in recent years has established itself as one of the nation’s leading EDM festivals, will feature a combination of flames, fireworks and drones in 2025. The revamped programming brings “the full Lost Lands spectacle back to life in dramatic fashion,” per a press release shared with EDM.com.
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One of the most significant additions is “Dino Divas,” a designated camping area exclusively for female attendees. The specialized campground represents Lost Lands’ effort to address safety concerns within the rave community, which often brings about aggressive environments that lead to unwanted physical contact. Last year’s festival saw a group of women organize “girls-only mosh pits.”
Lost Lands’ tunnel system, introduced in 2024 to connect campgrounds with the main festival grounds, will continue operating to manage crowd flow. Organizers are also planning a “significant increase in shuttle service” between the South Parking Lot and the venue to minimize entry wait times.
Elsewhere on Lost Lands’ sprawling Legend Valley grounds, its infrastructure continues to evolve with the return of the 360° Crater Stage, a fan-favorite. First introduced in 2024, the circular performance space is now expanding to offer increased viewing capacity and improved sight-lines.
The rest of the festival’s beloved themed stages are also returning, but Prehistoric and Wompy Woods are both set to debut new designs.
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Dining options will see substantial upgrades, including a dedicated marketplace zone featuring health-conscious alternatives such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free offerings alongside non-alcoholic beverages. A guest chef has also been commissioned to curate an onsite dining experience.
A “private high-end food court” will also be available to those who opt for the Lost Lands glamping experience. In addition, the Village Glamping area will feature new air-conditioned bell tents and 24-hour shower facilities.
Lost Lands 2025 is scheduled for September 19-21. Excision is once again set to deliver three unique performances, including a b2b set with fellow dubstep superstar Subtronics. They’re joined on the lineup by a slew of influential electronic artists, including REZZ, ILLENIUM, Space Laces, LSZEE (CloZee and LSDREAM), Eptic, PEEKABOO and SVDDEN DEATH’s VOYD alias.
You can check out the full lineup below and purchase festival passes via the Lost Lands website.
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