Lightning in a Bottle30K
Per day
2004
since
~24
Editions
Overview
About
Lightning in a Bottle is a five day music and arts festival held at Buena Vista Lake in Kern County, California, produced by the collective The Do LaB. The lineup spans electronic dance music alongside devotional, experimental and folk sounds, paired with large scale art installations, wellness workshops and on site camping. It stands out for its community focused ethos built around sustainability and creative expression rather than a purely commercial format.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
- Glamping
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Buena Vista Lake, CA
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Past editions
2026May 20–24, 202680+ artists
2018May 26–27, 20187 artists
2017May 26–28, 201775 artists
Hernán Cattáneo2016May 27–29, 201662 artists
2015May 22–24, 201557 artists
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