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Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Set Times and Essential Info

Grant Gilmore by Grant Gilmore
May 20, 2025
in Events, Essential Info Guides, Featured
Photo Credit: The Do LaB

Lightning in a Bottle is nearly here! Prepare for the weekend ahead with the set times, festival and camping maps, and other essential information.


There are just hours to go until Lightning in a Bottle opens its doors for another fun-filled weekend at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Center in Kern County. There will be plenty of sights and sounds for attendees to experience from May 21-27, from art activations and workshops to music bumping from multiple stages throughout the venue. Undoubtedly, the Do LaB has pulled out all the stops for this year’s edition.

The music lineup alone turned heads, with the initial lineup including acts like John Summit, Jamie xx, Four Tet, Subtronics, Sammy Virji, Monolink, Hamdi, Tape B, Eli & Fur, Tinlicker, Claude VonStroke, Francis Mercier, and more. Add in even more artists at The Stacks and the lineups for the workshops and activities, and it’s sure to be quite a non-stop experience for anyone attending.

To help you get prepped for the weekend ahead, we’ve compiled all the essential information you need to know. Check out our top artists to catch and then read on for the set times, festival map, and more!

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 – Essential Info:

Dates: Wednesday, May 21, 2024 – Monday, May 26, 2024
Venue Address: Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area – 13601 Ironbark Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311
Tickets: Purchase HERE

Download the official Lightning in a Bottle app for your iOS or Android device to stay in the know on real-time updates, view the map, and more.

Box Office/Gate Hours/Will Call:

  • Wednesday, May 21: 12 PM – 11 PM
  • Thursday, May 22: 10 AM – 11 PM
  • Friday, May 23: 10 AM – 11 PM
  • Saturday, May 24: 10 AM – 11 PM
  • Sunday, May 25: 10 AM – 6 PM
  • Monday, May 26: No entry

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

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 – Set Times:

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Set Times - Wednesday
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Set Times - Thursday
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Set Times - Friday
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Set Times - Saturday
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 Set Times - Sunday

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 – Festival and Camping Maps:

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 - Festival Map

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 – Workshops and Activities:

Lightning in a Bottle 2025 - Learning Kitchen
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 - The Compass
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 - Artclave
Lightning in a Bottle 2025 - Yoga, Movement, Meditation

Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:

Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Lightning in a Bottle.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!


Lightning in a Bottle 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:

For a full list of prohibited and non-prohibited items, plus an extensive list of additional festival information, go to the Lightning in a Bottle website.

Allowed in the Campgrounds:

  • Good Vibes
  • Camping Gear
  • Food and Water
  • A reasonable amount of alcohol for personal consumption
  • Coolers (ice will be available for sale)
  • Enclosed propane stoves
  • Cameras (do remember to ask for consent before taking photos of people you don’t know)
  • Paddle Boards, Floaties, and Inflatable Rafts

Not Allowed in Campgrounds

  • Generators of any kind
  • Sound systems
  • Weapons (Including machetes for opening coconuts)
  • Glass bottles or glass containers
  • Motorized vehicles for personal use
  • Pets (please email [email protected] to inquire and register a documented service animal)
  • Illegal drugs of any kind
  • Fireworks, fire tools or fire lanterns
  • Fires outside of designated fire pits

Allowed in Festival Grounds:

  • Good Vibes
  • Backpacks
  • Cameras
  • Reusable Water Bottles
  • Dust Mask

Not Allowed in Festival Grounds:

  • Alcohol
  • Culturally Appropriated Costumes, Props or Attire (ie; Headdresses, etc.) Glass bottles or glass containers
  • Generators of any kind
  • Sound systems
  • Illegal drugs of any kind
  • Weapons (Including machetes for opening coconuts)
  • Fireworks, fire tools or fire lanterns
  • Pets (Email [email protected] to inquire and register a documented service animal)
  • Fires outside of designated fire pits

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