Venue guide
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle is a music festival in Bakersfield, CA.
Venue info
Checked against Lightning in a Bottle’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.
Bag policy
Checked Aug 20, 2026
Attendees are allowed to bring backpacks and coolers in campgrounds, but not in festival grounds. Glass bottles and containers are prohibited in festival grounds.
Allowed
- Backpacks
- Coolers in Campgrounds
Not allowed
- Coolers in Festival Grounds
- Glass Bottles/Containers in Festival Grounds
Entrances and doors
Checked Oct 22, 2026
Everyone must arrive during the posted box office and gate hours, which are not 24 hours, and there is no overnight entry or lining up. Your wristband is your ticket and ships ahead of the event; if you buy after the shipping cutoff, pick it up at Will Call at the entrance.
Parking
Checked Aug 20, 2026
Parking passes are required for those driving to the event. Attendees can enter during regular gate hours, but no overnight parking or roadside camping is allowed.
Accessibility
Checked Aug 20, 2026
To help us continually make our event more accessible, we encourage you to contact us at ada@thedolab.com for any of your accessibility-related needs. Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions ADA/Accessibility FAQs ©2024 Lightning In A Bottle
Food and drink
Checked Aug 20, 2026
Food and beverage availability at Lightning in a Bottle varies by event and operating setup. Review the linked official guest information before arrival.
Re-entry
Checked Oct 22, 2026
You can leave at any time, but if you leave after gates close, you can't get back in until gates open the next day.
Tickets and will call
Checked Aug 20, 2026
You will be able to go to Will Call to pick up your wristband at the onsite Box Office with a photo ID that matches the name on your order. Go to Will Call to pick up a new one at the on-site box office with an ID that matches the name on your order.
Upcoming shows at Lightning in a Bottle
Save a show in Concerto and get its bag rules, doors, and parking on the morning of the show.
Around Lightning in a Bottle
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