Music
Lightning. Thunder. Woogie. Stacks. Junkyard. Grand Artique. The Compass. These seven unique worlds are all worth exploring, each transmitting their own frequency. Rumor has it the legendary Thunder stage got an upgrade this year!
The Compass
The Compass brings a unique roster to LIB every year, with the intention of expanding attendees’ understanding of various educational, political, and cultural topics. When most people think of a music festival, they probably think of some form of “mind expansion.” The Compass takes that to a whole new level.
Yoga, Movement & Meditation
Last, but surely not least, we have the Yoga, Movement & Meditation classes all weekend long. Whether you’re looking to get your sweat on, wind down after a wild night, or just to try something new and play, LIB has it on the menu. This lineup consists of some of the most phenomenal guides that the movement and mediation space has to offer.
LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE 2025 IS ALMOST HERE BABY! This California staple is taking place in just one week at the magical Buena Vista Lake park. We can’t wait to be back in the sunshine, enjoying another tasteful lineup of artists, panelists, movement instructors, and visual artists. The DoLab has delivered another stacked year and the schedule is out now!
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Lightning in a Bottle 2024 – Essential Info:
Dates: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Monday, May 27, 2024
Box Office/Gate Hours/Will Call:
Wednesday, May 22; 12 PM – 11 PM
Thursday, May 23; 10 AM – 11 PM
Friday, May 24; 10 AM – 11 PM
Saturday, May 25; 10 AM – 11 PM
Sunday, May 26; 10 AM – 11 PM
Monday, May 27; No entry
Venue Address: Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area – 13601 Ironbark Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311
Driving Directions to LIB:
Via Interstate 5, North or South
Exit Bear Mountain Rd / HWY 223
Go West on Bear Mountain Rd / HWY 223 for 4 miles
Turn right onto Coles Levee Rd and continue for 3 miles
Tickets are 80% sold out! You’ve still got time but make a move while you still can. Find tickets here!
Learn More About Festival Offerings
Music
Lightning. Thunder. Woogie. Stacks. Junkyard. Grand Artique. The Compass. These seven unique worlds are all worth exploring, each transmitting their own frequency. Rumor has it the legendary Thunder stage got an upgrade this year!
The Compass
The Compass brings a unique roster to LIB every year, with the intention of expanding attendees’ understanding of various educational, political, and cultural topics. When most people think of a music festival, they probably think of some form of “mind expansion.” The Compass takes that to a whole new level.
Yoga, Movement & Meditation
Last, but surely not least, we have the Yoga, Movement & Meditation classes all weekend long. Whether you’re looking to get your sweat on, wind down after a wild night, or just to try something new and play, LIB has it on the menu. This lineup consists of some of the most phenomenal guides that the movement and mediation space has to offer.
Art & Interactive
The magic isn’t always where you expect it. It’s found in the moments between. An old house echoes sounds from another time, pulling you into a dance that feels like it’s always been waiting for you. A forgotten trailer park surrounds you as dawn edges over the horizon. Tales of the old west whisper in the air. The stories write themselves in the spaces between the stages, where curiosity is your only guide, and the real magic begins just off the path.
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