A premium camping experience designed to elevate your accommodations and provide a unique environment to immerse yourself into the festival.

At its core, LIB is a celebration of community. A community of artists, vendors, performers, musicians, teachers, thought leaders, and volunteers who come from far and wide to create a space for connection, exploration, and discovery.

Together we experience a welcoming and safe place to imagine, discover, and create. Please read through our trusty First Timer’s Guide to make sure you’re prepared to have the best Lightning in a Bottle possible!

A festival unlike any other in Buena Vista Lake, CA. Featuring Skrillex, Labrinth, Lane 8, James Blake, M.I.A. + many more! All Passes are on sale now!

Lightning in a Bottle is more than a festival. It’s a destination where your imagination is the only limit for 24 hours a day, for 5 days! Nestled in Central California at Buena Vista Lake, LIB is filled with unique areas inviting you to create magic, experience art and music, and engage in inspiring and educational offerings.

Lightning in a Bottle offers multiple lodging and camping options, from car camping, RVs, and hotel packages, to fully furnished tents and Airstream rentals with premium amenities. EXPLORE LODGING OPTIONS

Discover the magic of Lightning in a Bottle Memorial Day Weekend 2025! Music & Performance LIB takes pride in offering a multi genre experience for music lovers to discover their new favorite artist and get struck by musical magic.

Event security will be located at the perimeter of the festival, as well as throughout the event space, stages and in the campgrounds. Security is instructed to limit physical access in designated areas as well as intervene in scenarios where …

Travel through your taste buds and experience LIB’s awesome food vendors offering organic and locally-sourced options to keep bodies nourished and fueled. Vegan & gluten-free options available. Stay tuned for special dining experiences.

Experience community in action at Lightning in a Bottle. Our campgrounds are a place to relax, play, and make friends with your neighbors. Bring your camping gear to camp in the general campgrounds or take advantage of our Atlaswyld premium camping packages.