Composed by Chris Lake, The Martinez Brothers & Vintage Culture Lead Ocaso Festival 2025

As summer turns to fall, festival lineups for early 2025 are starting to drop.

One of the first out the gate is Costa Rica's Ocaso festival, which on Thursday (August 22) announced its 2025 lineup featuring house maestro Chris Lake, global icons The Martinez Brothers and Brazilian phenomenon Vintage Culture, along with Space Miami resident Layla Benitez. techno duo Kasablanca, Brazilian producer Maz, up-and-coming British producer Riordan and a host of other dance acts. See the full lineup below.

The festival will mark the first Costa Rican performances by Lake, Kasablanca and Riordon, with the event also featuring Lake's Black Book Records taking over the stage. Ocaso happens Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2025, at a new location in Playa Hermosa, about 10 miles from the city of Jaco on the Pacific coast of the Central American country. The festival has previously been hosted in Costa Rican locations, including the northwestern province of Guanacaste. tickets are on sale now.

Along with the music, festival organizers offer tour packages to nearby destinations such as volcanoes, hot springs, and national parks that attendees can take part in in the days following the festival.

“It has always been our team's goal to bring underground music culture to Costa Rica,” say festival organizers. Bulletin board. “Giving locals the chance to experience the world's top DJs without having to travel to Ibiza or Miami while giving off the vibe of an eclectic festival, that's what drives the local scene forward and why we do it this year every year. We are excited to deliver the best experience yet this year.”