Chris Lake arrived in Brooklyn, New York’s Under the K Bridge on Friday (June 5) and Sunday (June 7). Lake often comes to the city at the start of summer, marking the beginning of the season for many New York ravers.
Ahead of his series of shows, Lake hosted a party at PopUp Bagels in SoHo on Thursday (June 4). A fan called Lake over to say, “Excuse me, you dropped something. The bass.” Lake, naturally, recorded the video to use her vocals as his intro for both weekend shows.
While Lake initially intended to perform three shows, the second day on Saturday (June 6) was one of many shows in New York that had to be canceled due to severe weather with winds reaching 60 m.p.h., rain, thunder, and lightning. The Governor’s Ball Festival had to cancel performances by Blood Orange (who managed to return on Sunday), Amyl and the Sniffers, and Kali Uchis, while Bright Eyes also canceled their show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Despite the disappointment from a canceled show, fans and Lake returned ready to dance on Sunday. Those who held Saturday tickets were transferred to Sunday if they wished, while refunds for those unable to attend the Sunday show are available from June 8-14 via AXS or at the original point of purchase.
To accommodate the additional fans, Lake’s team and promoter Bowery Presents (a subsidiary of AEG Presents) opened a second stage down by Newtown Creek, curated by pop-up promotion company Renegade, increasing capacity from Sunday’s expected 4,000 to just under 7,000, according to representatives for the show.
As the sun set on Sunday, Lake made a triumphant return. Below are the five best moments from Lake’s New York City weekend.


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The NY Knicks Won Game 2 of the NBA Finals
Fans were thrilled as the Knicks entered the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years; watching the final moments of Game 2 at a rave became an unforgettable experience. Lake streamed the game on a screen behind him, allowing all 8,500 fans in attendance to witness their team win. Wearing a customized Knicks jersey, Lake dropped a remix of Fred again..’s “Victory Lap” right as the Knicks claimed victory, exclaiming “Knicks in four!”
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Mayor Mamdani Extended Night One’s Curfew by 30 Minutes Following the Knicks’ Win
After the Knicks secured their victory, the mayor’s office announced that the venue’s curfew was extended by an additional 30 minutes, allowing fans to dance until 12:30 a.m. On Sunday, Lake’s team and the promotion company also extended set times from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Night Two Canceled Due to a Storm, But Lake Responded Online
The second show was canceled due to high winds and heavy rain; however, Lake addressed a fan’s question on Instagram regarding why it was canceled and shared their exchange on his Instagram story. He explained how high winds can cause property damage and pose dangers for those outside.
Lake stated, “Electronic event production rigged under a bridge can be expected to fail, fall apart, and any people around it could be seriously injured or worse — killed.” He added that it was a difficult decision with significant costs for him and his team but emphasized that safety was paramount.
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Ayybo & Tiga Performed Back-to-Back
Ayybo was originally scheduled as Lake’s opener on Saturday but appeared on Sunday for a back-to-back set with Tiga (who originally held the Sunday slot), ensuring fans didn’t miss either performance.
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Sunday’s Expanded Capacity Featured a Second Stage
Saturday’s original show was supposed to have a second stage curated by pop-up promoter Renegade; however, Lake’s team and Bowery Presents allowed that stage to take place on Sunday instead. Located in front of Newtown Creek, this stage resembled a mini amphitheater and featured performances from Lauren Flax back-to-back with Mike Servito, Zillions back-to-back with Annabelle, and more.
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