September 22-24, 2023
Downtown Las Vegas
Celebrating 10 Years

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General

Life is Beautiful is located in beautiful Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The festival encompasses 18 city blocks within the heart of the city, extending from 7th to 11th Street and from Mesquite to Carson Avenue. The festival entrance is located at Fremont & 7th street.

This year’s Life is Beautiful will take place, rain or shine, September 22 – September 24, 2023.

Life is Beautiful is unique in that the majority of it occurs in the evening and night where full energy of Las Vegas city lights come to life. Festival hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily.

Yes! Life is Beautiful is an all-ages experience. All are welcome, and everyone three years of age and older are required to have a festival wristband. 

Thank you for your interest in getting involved with Life is Beautiful Festival. Press applications for 2023 are now open, and can be found HERE. Please note, submitting a press application does not guarantee approval. All press applications will be reviewed by the Life is Beautiful team, and you will be notified if you have been approved or denied. If approved, additional information will be provided closer to the festival!

If you’re interested in receiving nightly recaps from this year’s event, please reach out to press@lifeisbeautiful.com closer to the festival.

Unfortunately we’ve closed talent submissions for 2023, please feel free to reach out next Fall for information on submitting a talent inquiry.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Life is Beautiful! At this time, volunteer applications are not open. Sign up on our volunteer portal to be alerted when applications open!

Thanks for the interest, but unfortunately there are no open positions at this time. Connect with us on LinkedIn here or keep an eye on open positions here for any future opportunities.

Ticketing & Box Office

Wristbands will begin shipping in early September! 

Refunds will be available only if Life is Beautiful 2023 is rescheduled or canceled.

In that event, your tickets will be refunded if purchased through our authorized ticket vendor, Front Gate Tickets. We cannot verify the policies of third party ticket resellers.

If the festival is postponed or rescheduled your festival passes will automatically be honored at the rescheduled date. Should you be unable to attend the new date, you must request a refund no later than 30 days after the announcement of the rescheduled date. If the festival is canceled, your festival passes will be refunded through our Life is Beautiful ticket vendor, Front Gate Tickets. We cannot verify the policies of any third-party ticket resellers.

Information about resell opportunities will be announced at a later date. Check back for more information soon! 

Unfortunately, you are not able to sell a partial ticket. 

Yes, VIP tickets include access to exclusive offerings throughout the festival grounds, and provide admission into the festival. 

Yes, GA+ tickets include access to exclusive offerings throughout the festival grounds, and provide admission into the festival. You also get a few extra perks like express festival entry, a special GA+ Lounge with dedicated food and beverage offerings, and have access to air conditioned restrooms. 

Please contact our ticket provider, Front Gate Tickets, through their website.

Please reach out to Front Gate Tickets directly for assistance with purchasing tickets or questions related to your completed purchase. Start your request for assistance here.

If you need someone else to pick up your wristband from will call, please get in touch with Front Gate Tickets through their website to add an alternate pick up name to the order.

International Tickets will be available at Will Call for pick- up only. You must bring a valid ID that matches the ticket purchaser. 

If you would like to upgrade your ticket please reach out to Front Gate Tickets here. They will be able to refund your original ticket order after you purchase your upgraded ticket. Availability is not guaranteed.

A limited number of onsite upgrades will be available for purchase before entry at the Box Office. More information about this process will be announced closer to the festival.

Please note: Upgrades are limited to availability and only select days or VIP types may be available for purchase.

We can only guarantee ticket validity for purchases made through our official vendor, Front Gate Tickets, via the tickets page of our website. Buy tickets here.

Yes! Single day tickets will be available at a later date. Please stay tuned, or RSVP to our mailing list, for more information. 

The layaway payment plan includes a down payment at the time of purchase and subsequent installments until the ticket is fully paid off. After the down payment is made, the subsequent payments will be automatically deducted from the card you used to make the original purchase.

View layaway schedule and terms

Festival Planning

The festival schedule and set times will be released at a later date. Please check back soon and make sure to sign up for email and text updates here.

Life is Beautiful is a cashless event. We will accept all credit and debit cards, but no cash. Say goodbye to ATM fees and hello to a faster, more convenient way to pay! 

It is our top priority for everyone to have a safe, fun and beautiful time. And this festival is such a beautiful experience that you won’t want to miss a minute of the action. However, we also understand the desire to take a break, to freshen up and to explore Downtown Las Vegas. 

To offer the best experience possible for attendees, General Admission guests will be permitted three exits and three reentries per day. This policy helps us eliminate wait times and lines at the entrance and to ensure the safety and security of the festival and all festival goers. GA+, VIP, VIP+, and All-In guests are allowed unlimited entry and re-entry.

Remember, if you are leaving, always get scanned out by a security supervisor BEFORE you exit. You will not be allowed to return to the festival grounds otherwise. We are here to help. Ask any uniformed personnel at the festival gates for assistance with on-site questions.

We will not have lockers available at the event, so plan accordingly and travel light!

Even though Life is Beautiful takes place in the Mojave desert, historically we’ve had very favorable weather! However, temperatures may range from 100 degrees during the day to 65 degrees at night. Be sure to routinely check the weather forecast and plan accordingly.

And always, make sure to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. 

For information on hotel and ticket packages, visit our tickets page to find the best fit for you. 

We’ve partnered with fellow Las Vegas-based company, Allegiant Air, for flight offers! Visit www.allegiantair.com/en/life-is-beautiful to learn more and fly with low-fares and nonstop to Las Vegas.

The entrance to the festival is is less that 7 miles from the Harry Reid International Airport!

To enhance safety, security and entrance efficiency for attendees, please adhere to the following bag policy. Below are the ONLY types and sizes of bags that will be allowed into the festival:

  • Small bags & purses up to 6” x 8” x 3”. These do not have to be clear.
  • Backpacks and bags with multiple pockets larger than 6” x 8” x 3”. Must be made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC.
  • Hydration packs emptied of all liquid with a gear capacity of no more than 2.5L/150 cubic inches. Standard size backpacks with hydration bladders will not be permitted.
  • Backpacks and bags larger than 6” x 8” x 3” made of clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear PVC
  • Bags and purses up to 6” x 8” x 3” (do not have to be clear)
  • Binoculars
  • Blankets
  • Chapstick
  • Dedicated hydration packs emptied of all liquid, with a gear capacity of no more than 2.5L/150 cubic inches
  • E-cigs, Vapes, Juuls, or any type of electronic cigarette (juices and refills must be sealed)
  • Gum
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Personal cameras (no detachable lens)
  • Portable phone chargers
  • Refillable water bottles
  • Sealed cigarettes
  • Sealed eye drops
  • Sealed lighters
  • Sealed over-the-counter medications
  • Sealed sunscreen lotion (non-aerosol)
  • Sealed tampons
Life is Beautiful reserves the right to prohibit additional items that may cause injury to others. A full list of allowed & prohibited items can be found below. For specific questions on Prohibited Items please email info@lifeisbeautiful.com.
  • NO aerosol cans or sprays
  • NO air horns
  • NO balls or projectiles
  • NO camera accessories- selfies sticks, tripods, monopods, gopro mounts and attachments, detachable lenses, or other commercial equipment
  • NO camera equipment with a detachable lens longer than 2 inches
  • NO chairs or lawn furniture
  • NO coolers
  • NO costume face masks
  • NO costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (fire, medical, police, SWAT, security)
  • NO drones or remote flying device
  • NO explosives
  • NO fireworks or sparklers
  • NO flags
  • NO Glass or cans of any kind
  • NO Hard plastic glow sticks
  • NO Hula-Hoops
  • NO Hydration packs with more than two pockets in addition to the one holding the water reservoir and a gear capacity larger than 2.5L/150 cubic inches
  • NO Illegal substances or paraphernalia
  • NO Inflatable toys or furniture
  • NO Laptop computers or tablets
  • NO Laser pointers
  • NO Liquids
  • NO Musical instruments
  • NO Outside food and beverage of any kind
  • NO Pets/animals
  • NO Picnic baskets
  • NO Professional video/audio recording equipment
  • NO Promotional items, samples, giveaways, flyers or stickers
  • NO Scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, bicycles
  • NO Shade structures of any kind (Canopies, tents, umbrellas, parasols)
  • NO Sharp objects, large chains, spiked jewelry
  • NO Strollers, carts or waggons
  • NO Totems
  • NO Unauthorized/unlicensed vending
  • NO Walkie-talkies
  • NO Water guns or water balloons, any other kind of water projectile
  • NO Weapons of ANY kind including pepper spray and pocket knives
Life is Beautiful reserves the right to prohibit additional items that may cause injury to others. A full list of allowed & prohibited items can be found below. For specific questions on Prohibited Items please email info@lifeisbeautiful.com.

Parking & Ride Share

There is no street parking available at or near the festival. Plan accordingly and utilize our Park & Ride Shuttle passes for guaranteed parking and round trip shuttle rides to and from Life is Beautiful all weekend long. 

With a Park & Ride Shuttle pass you have a guaranteed parking spot in a designated lot nearby and access to a round-trip shuttle to and from the festival throughout the weekend. A pass is required for each individual even if you are carpooling or using only one parking spot. Please note that this IS NOT a hotel shuttle pass. 

The Park & Ride Shuttle will drop off and pick up from a designated lot near the festival. Details about the lot location will be provided closer to the event.

The shuttle does NOT stop at locations on The Strip, so plan accordingly! 

The Park & Ride Shuttle will offer non-stop round trip transportation to and from the festival for the duration of the event. 

No. The Park & Ride Shuttle lets you park in a dedicated parking lot near the festival and transports you to and from the festival, throughout the weekend. There is no parking next to the festival grounds. This is not a Strip shuttle. 

Overnight parking is not available, and all vehicles left in the Shuttle Pass lot will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

The Venue

We will be releasing a detailed festival map closer to the festival. The festival map will also be available for viewing on the Life is Beautiful mobile app and for download on our website’s home page. 

Yes! We’ll be releasing our mobile app closer to the festival, so check back for a download link soon! Once released, the mobile app will be your ultimate guide to Life is Beautiful Festival 2023. There, you’ll have the chance to explore the full lineup, dive-in to the festival’s experiences and activations, receive real time festival updates and information, browse the festival maps, buy tickets, register your wristband and more. 

Life is Beautiful partners with some of the best restaurants and food trucks the Las Vegas Area has to offer. A full list of food vendors will be announced in the coming months. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options will be available. 

Yes. Life is Beautiful brings together the best local and regional restaurants from all around the Las Vegas valley of which offer many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices to satisfy your appetite. 

There are water refill stations located throughout the festival. Play your part by bringing a reusable container for free refills to stay hydrated all weekend. 

Yep! You can browse Life is Beautiful apparel, posters, artist merch and limited edition collabs at official merch stands throughout the festival. Be sure to stop by early if you want popular festival gear like blankets and jackets! 

Safety & Security

We make every effort to create a safe environment on the festival grounds, including public and private security and medical staff throughout the festival. If you have a specific question regarding safety, security or medical information, please contact a Life is Beautiful representative at info@lifeisbeautiful.com.

Life is Beautiful will have a lost-and-found booth located within the festival. Check back at a later date for more information about the specific lost-and-found location. In addition, an online portal will be available after the festival for any lost items. 

ADA Accessibility

At Life is Beautiful we want to make sure that all arts and music lovers have access to the entire festival experience. Our Access Team is friendly and helpful, and we look forward to spending an unforgettable weekend with all of you!

For general accessibility information please read the access guide below. Please note the accessibility information on this site will be periodically updated the closer we get to the festival. If you have additional questions about accessibility, or require a specific accommodation, please contact us at info@lifeisbeautiful.com.

Access staff are located at every accessible viewing area and are available to provide information and answer any questions you have. 

All stages have designated raised platform accessible viewing areas for people who use mobility devices, have significant mobility impairments, or require accessible seating. Folding chairs are available at each platform. Please note that these areas have limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access staff manage the viewing platforms to accommodate as many people as possible while remaining safe and comfortable. 

Life is Beautiful is located in beautiful Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The outdoor terrain is made up of concrete streets, sidewalks and parking lots, several large grassy areas, and a few mulched, earthen areas. The entire area is flat and without much change in terrain. Sidewalk curb cuts are located at the end of each block. The festival area is 18 city blocks and the distance between stages can be long, so we encourage you to plan accordingly. All buildings within the festival are ADA accessible. 

All prescription medications must have a prescription label that matches the name on your photo identification. For patrons with special dietary needs, a daily amount of personal food may be brought into the festival, if accompanied by a doctor’s note. If you have any questions, please email us at info@lifeisbeautiful.com.

Accessible restrooms and accessible portable toilets are located throughout the festival. Additionally, there will be accessible portable toilets located at each accessible viewing platform. 

Life is Beautiful has engaged Certified ASL performance interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters to provide Deaf access during the three headlining acts, each night of the festival, on the Downtown Stage.

For placement information, additional ASL show requests, or deaf and hard of hearing accommodations, please email info@lifeisbeautiful.com. Please make any requests for additional shows or accommodations as soon as possible, and at least 30 days in advance of the festival in order to give interpreters adequate time to prepare. Requests made within 30 days of the festival may not be accommodated. 

Pets are not allowed at the festival. Service animals, which are trained to provide assistance to a patron with a disability, are welcome. Service animals must be accompanied by and under the control and supervision of the handler with the disability at all times. When entering the festival, the handler of the animal may be asked to describe the support the animal provides. 

It is not necessary to purchase an ADA ticket. All ticket holders with accessibility needs are able to utilize our Access Services. For more information please see our ADA Accessibility FAQ or send an email to info@lifeisbeautiful.com.

Code of Conduct

We are here because of you—and you are here to have the best weekend of your life. You are the eyes and ears of the festival, and we rely on you to follow our code of “beautiful” conduct and to practice personal responsibility.

Anti-Harassment Policy

Life is Beautiful has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind. Please alert staff immediately if you feel harassed or threatened in any way. Remember: No always means NO. Monitor yourself and those around you. If something inappropriate happens to you or someone in your group, notify Life is Beautiful personnel.

Be Observant

We are a community, and we always look out for one another. Everyone who attends Life is Beautiful is part of our family. What makes it so great is the unique experience you create when the gates open. Be mindful of your belongings and your surroundings. If you see someone who needs help, check in with them. If you encounter a potentially dangerous situation or if you observe something that just doesn’t seem right, alert a staff member. If you or someone you see is sick or injured, seek immediate medical attention.

Keep The Neighborhood Beautiful

Downtown Las Vegas is our home and we share this space with our neighbors, many of whom live in the festival’s footprint or the surrounding area. Show them how beautiful of an experience this is by leaving no trace behind other than memories: Throw away your trash, respect the space, your festival friends and the residents surrounding the community.

Buddy System

It’s always better with a buddy, and we encourage everyone to pair up and make the most of the festival. Designate a meeting spot in advance, just in case you lose your buddy or your group. If anyone in your party is in trouble, please alert festival staff immediately to assist—no questions asked!

Safety Is Beautiful

We take security very seriously, and the festival adheres to the highest level of safety policies and procedures to protect all guests. We work with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the well-being of all. Both uniformed and plain-clothed security are stationed throughout the festival. They are there to help. Don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it. If you can not locate event staff personnel, please stop by our INFO Booth or Medical areas.

Festival Tips

  1. Carry emergency contact information in your wallet and put it on your phone’s lock screen.
  2. Register your wristband with your emergency contact information.
  3. Stay hydrated.
  4. Bring sun protection—sunscreen lotion, hats, and sunglasses. Take a break, find some shade.
  5. Protect your ears—the sound is always ON!
  6. Be aware of your surroundings and your belongings at all times. If you find something or lose something, go to Lost and Found located at the Information Booth.
  7. Bring a list of allergies and medications you take in case of a medical emergency.
  8. Dress for the weather—Las Vegas in September can be hot, but it’s also beautiful! Check that weather app.
  9. Need help? Lost? Injured? See something suspicious? Contact any uniformed staff member.

WHAT ARE TICKET TIERS?

There is no difference in ticket tiers other than price. Tiered pricing is our way of showing the benefits of purchasing early, with loyal fans receiving tickets with the lowest prices the sooner they buy.

LAYAWAY TERMS

The layaway payment plan includes a down payment at the time of purchase and subsequent installments until the ticket is fully paid off. After the down payment is made, the subsequent payments will be automatically deducted from the card you used to make the original purchase on the following dates: 

  • Down Payment – Due at time of purchase
  • Payment 2 – Due 6/30
  • Payment 3 – Due 7/21
  • Payment 4 – Due 8/11

*Down Payment and subsequent instalments totals will vary depending upon quantity of tickets selected. Above reflects pricing for a single ticket.

Ticket price includes layaway fee, shipping and service fees, and the 9% Nevada Live Entertainment Tax.

Default on payments will result in cancellation of your order and the loss of a $50.00 termination fee. It is your responsibility to manage your payment plan. You must pay attention to your bank and credit card statements to make sure your payment is successfully completed on each scheduled date. You will be granted a 10 day grace period from each scheduled payment date to process any missed payments, and instructions will be emailed from Front Gate Tickets to do so. If your payment is not made in full by the 10th day after the payment due date your order will be cancelled and you will forfeit the $50.00 termination fee in addition to the $10 layaway fee.

All purchases and partial purchases are non-refundable. If you fail, for any reason, to pay any of the installments you will void your ticket and you will forfeit the $50.00 termination fee in addition to the $10.00 layaway fee.

Wristbands associated with your order will not be shipped until all payments are complete. Wristband shipping begins in early September.

If you have questions on payment plans, please click here to access the Front Gate Tickets Help Center.