Lightning in a Bottle
Bakersfield, United States · May
May 21 – May 26, 2025
About
Lightning in a Bottle is a transformational music and arts festival held annually in Bakersfield, California. Founded in 2000 by The Do LaB, it blends electronic music, live bands, yoga, wellness workshops, art installations, and sustainability practices across multiple stages and immersive environments. Known for its eclectic programming spanning house, bass music, world beats, and live instrumentation, LiB has grown into one of the West Coast's most beloved independent festivals.
Highlights
- Transformational festival blending music, art, yoga, and wellness
- 30,000 capacity at Buena Vista Lake, Bakersfield
- Founded in 2000 by The Do LaB collective
- Eclectic programming: house, bass music, world beats, live bands
- Strong focus on sustainability and community engagement
Details
- Location
- Bakersfield, United States
- Venue
- Buena Vista Lake
- Founded
- 2000
- Typical month
- May
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Editions on record
- 3
- Status
- active