In celebration of its 10th anniversary, RISE Festival unveils The Horizon – a sleek new massive open-air stage designed to rival the most iconic performance spaces in the world.
Set against the vast expanse of the Mojave Desert, The Horizon makes its debut October 3 through 5, 2025, transforming the Jean Dry Lake Bed near Las Vegas into a breathtaking, high-impact concert environment.
Blending architectural vision with large-format production, The Horizon will host an incredible lineup of world-class talent, led by RÜFÜS DU SOL, Calvin Harris, and John Mayer – each headlining a night of the festival’s three-day run.
With 18 separate screens spanning a stage more than 200 feet wide and anchored by 12 stadium towers, The Horizon is built to rival the most celebrated stages in the world – pairing panoramic sound design with immersive video and lighting. Designed to hold thousands in an open desert setting, the new stage brings headliner-scale performances to the Mojave Desert while preserving the spiritual energy that defines RISE.
While The Horizon leads RISE into a new era, The Compass remains the centerpiece of the RISE experience. The longtime home of the RISE Sky Lantern Ceremony, the open air 360° Compass stage is surrounded by thousands of torches accented by comfortable lounges and gathering spaces for the collective sky lantern release beneath the stars.
