Frost Amphitheater in Stanford, CA — May 1 & 2, 2026

Festival goers and EDM fans gathered over the weekend at Stanford’s iconic Frost Amphitheater for this year’s Stay in Bloom festival, which returned to the Bay Area for its third annual run celebrating music, art, and community. Presented and headlined by electronic artist and producer Dabin, this festival featured 11 artists performing across two days. In addition to watching the performances from the terraced lawn of the amphitheater, festival attendees were also able to explore the perimeter and enjoy art installations, snap pictures with roaming mascots, and grab food and refreshments curated by the festival and its partnerships with YOJU, Boba Guys, and Riot Games.

DAY 1

Stay in Bloom kicked off on Friday afternoon with an opening DJ set by demotapes, followed up by soulful ballads by singer Keenan Te. Afterwards, electronic artist Nurko took the stage and amped up the crowd with his bass-heavy and melodic dubstep style. Juelz and CHYL then carried the momentum with a unique set titled, “JUELZ VS. CHYL,” which combined the two artists’ respective trap-inspired bass and speed house styles of EDM into a high-octane and intensely energetic performance that had the crowd headbanging drop after drop. As night fell, Dabin finally entered the stage to cap off the evening with an exhilarating set of melodic dubstep and futuristic bass. Fans danced and cried out excitedly as he mixed through his hard-hitting discography. Dabin adds additional layers to his performance by bringing onstage singers who previously collaborated with him on his music, namely Keenan Te, Trella, and Dia Frampton. The combined talents of these artists mark perfect highlights at the end of Day One.

DAY 2

As attendees returned Saturday afternoon for Day Two, performances started with high-energy DJ sets by Home By Dawn and KLAXX, then followed by yung kai, who eased the crowd with his soothing bedroom pop sound. After listening to a dreamy performance, the audience’s energy picked up again as they roared in excitement once the festival’s special guest, Louis the Child, entered the stage. Defined by their blend of pop, dance, and bass music that is playfully vibrant and uplifting, this EDM duo delivered a delightfully immersive and sensational performance, setting the tone for the finale. Dabin returned to headline Day Two, and at this point he had yet to announce the mystery artist joining him for a B2B collaborative set which was previously teased on the official lineup. Once Dabin came on stage, the crowd’s already restless cheers exploded as he introduced SLANDER for the B2B finale. Their performance was an infectious and adrenaline-pumping blend of hardstyle bass, house, and melodic dance music accompanied by stunning visuals.

Stay in Bloom concludes its third year at Frost Amphitheater with memorable performances combined with its uniquely cultivated aesthetic. The festival will host its New York rendition later this month in Brooklyn, allowing East Coast fans to participate in the experience that Dabin has carefully curated.

Words & Photography: Zac Regner