Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival
The Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival is the perfect reason to pack up your RV and head to Las Vegas on a road trip.
Event information
Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival is a massive event that's held every year in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to world-class music performances, it features art, culinary, and learning activities. It was first started in 2013 as a sprawling three-day event.
The festival aims to showcase varied artistic experiences such as music, street artists, performance art, and culinary shows. Various brands and small businesses are given a platform to sell their products and sponsor activities.
The Weeknd, Florence + The Machine, Cage the Elephant, Wiz Khalifa, Empire of the Sun, Stevie Wonder, Imagine Dragons, Kanye West, Foo Fighters, Neon Trees, Major Lazer, The Revivalists, Kaytranada, and Kendrick Lamar, are some of the artists who have performed at Life is Beautiful in the past. The event also focuses heavily on art, with massive murals and interactive sculpture exhibits being erected every year.
The art pieces act as eclectic, vibrant backgrounds to the other performances. Thousands of people gather in the streets of Downtown Las Vegas every year to soak in the music, culture, and creativity. Festival-goers can dance to the music, experience the art, enjoy the delicious food, make new friends, and emerge from the experience transformed. Camping nearby in Las Vegas lands you in between dozens of choices for outdoor excursions adding another dimension to any RV trip.
Tickets
Various ticket tiers are available such as general admission, VIP, VIP+, and all-in. They range in price from $320 for three-day general admission tickets to $2800 for the three-day all-in passes. You can also buy single day tickets, but these will go on sale closer to the dates of the festival. Once you purchase your tickets, a high-security wristband with an embedded RFID will be mailed to you.
It is important to keep your wristband safe as it cannot be replaced if stolen or lost. It will be scanned before you enter the festival grounds and you will need to keep it on at all times. Take a look at the festival website for updates and more information on tickets and pricing for the Life Is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival.
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Transportation
Driving
Eighteen city blocks in Downtown Las Vegas make up the venue for Life Is Beautiful. If you plan on driving to the site, take a look at the festival map, so you know exactly where the festival entrances are that are closest to the activities you would like to attend. You will need to park a short distance away and make your way to one of the entrances.
Parking areas
You will not be allowed to park on the streets in or near the venue. Your best bet is to park your car or RV at a paid parking garage or lot in the area such as the World Market Center lot. This way you can get a guaranteed spot and may also be able to make use of the round-trip shuttle services being offered.
Public Transportation
The Las Vegas Monorail stops at several spots downtown. Another way to get to the festival site is by taking a ride on The Deuce—Las Vegas' bus service that's operated by the Regional Transportation Committee. Most people choose to take taxis, which are the main form of transportation and are available throughout the city.
Where to stay
Onsite
There is no camping allowed on the festival site. It's a good idea to book a spot early at one of the RV parks or campgrounds nearby.
Nearby
You'll find a campground or RV park for every budget close to the downtown Las Vegas area. The facilities can vary greatly from one site to the next, so make sure you check what's available in advance. Many of these will give you quick access to unmissable Las Vegas sights such as Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Camping nearby is an excellent way to add Life Is Beautiful to your trip.
Getting around
Within the venue, you will easily be able to get from one stage or activity area to the next on foot. Bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, Segways, wagons, carts, or any other personal motorized vehicles will not be permitted within the venue. The site is ADA-accessible, and elevated viewing platforms are located at all the stages.
What to pack
Clothing
Life Is Beautiful is one of those music festivals where people show off their most unique and creative items of clothing. It gives you the perfect opportunity to put on that outfit hiding in the back of your closet that you've been too afraid to wear. Try to keep your clothing comfortable and lightweight since you're likely to be on your feet all day.
Gear
Bags, purses, and backpacks must either be small or clear. Pack your bag with sunscreen, gum, chapstick, a blanket, a portable phone charger, and binoculars. Sunscreen must be sealed, and products packet in aerosol cans will not be permitted. You will be allowed to carry two factory-sealed water bottles up to 1 liter each to stay hydrated.
Health & Safety
Make sure you stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun by wearing sunscreen and a hat. Illegal substances, paraphernalia, or alcohol, will not be allowed into the festival site. Keep in mind that it is an all-ages event. Anyone seen breaking the festival rules will be escorted out of the venue.
Where to eat
Cooking
RV parks and campgrounds in the area allow cooking as long as it is restricted to the stove within your RV. Small portable stoves and grills are also usually allowed. However, there may be some restrictions when it comes to open flames. Remember to check for fire bans and fuel regulations at your campsite. Outside food and beverages is not permitted into the venue.
Restaurants
Downtown Las Vegas is a food lover's paradise. In addition to classic local favorites, the city is also home to several new, world-class eateries. Many of the most well-known chefs in the world have restaurants in this dynamic city. Whether you're in the mood for fast food, world cuisine or fine dining, you'll find tons of options here.
Vendors
Life Is Beautiful organizers go out of their way to make sure a wide range of food and drinks are available to attendees. A number of vendors selling delicious food and beverages will be making the rounds. Well-known Las Vegas restaurants and food trucks will also be represented at the festival.
Safety
Security
Security is taken very seriously at the festival, and the highest level of safety procedures and policies are adhered to at Life Is Beautiful. The organizers work with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure the well-being of festival attendees. Uniformed, as well as plain-clothed security personnel, will be stationed throughout the site.
Weather
Based on historical records, the average temperatures in the city ranges from the high 80s to the upper 90s. Be prepared to feel warm during the day and bring a lightweight jacket for the nighttime. Since you will be in the desert, the chances of rain are slim to none, but you may want to throw a poncho in with your items just in case. In September, you may find it more comfortable with the AC on in your rig as you sleep.
Medical
Areas all over the venue will be cordoned off and designated as medical zones. EMTs and private medical staff will be on site, ready to jump in and assist anyone in need. Patrons with special medical needs or dietary restrictions can take their necessary items in as long as they are carrying a doctor's note. Pharmacy and emergency centers are locations in several locations within 20 minutes of Downtown Las Vegas.
