comedy LINEUP announcement
The kicker
We're excited to announce The Kicker, a newly minted comedy stage centered in the heart of the festival grounds. The lineup features a hilarious headliners, Hannibal Buress, Michelle Wolf, Pete Davidson, Natasha Leggero, Trixie Mattel and more join an already stacked music lineup during the 3-day festival.
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Don't miss this year
Every September thousands of inspired creators converge on 18 blocks in Downtown Las Vegas to enjoy a world that celebrates the beauty in ourselves and our surroundings. A world in which music and art transform, positivity prevails, imagination overwhelms and creativity thrives.
In 2017, 78 musical acts, 19 artists and muralists, 14 comedians, more than 20 speakers cemented into our community’s DNA a sense of inspiration, imagination and initiative.
MUSIC
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE NOISE
For three days this September, we'll gather to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings by creating noise that drowns out naysayers and lifts those seeking community and love. So come join us, the music makers and the dreamers of dreams; because life is reason for celebration and you should get out there and dance.
ART
LET LIFE BE YOUR GALLERY
For six years Downtown Las Vegas has been a canvas for world-renowned and local artist alike. Check out some of our past collaborators in revitalizing the Downtown neighborhood with beautiful works of art and stay tuned for our 2018 artist lineup.
Shepard Fairey
Felipe Pantone
Okuda
Kevin Lyons
D*Face
Lakwena
Morag Myerscough
Edoardo Tresoldi
Hannibal Buress, Michelle Wolf and Pete Davidson Top Comedy Lineup
When we announced our music lineup in April, we knew we had something special: an eclectic and stellar roster with some of the most captivating musicians on the planet. We could have stopped there but, in keeping with our Las Vegas spirit, we kept a few aces up our sleeves.
Seven Things We Love About Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire never fit the mold of the traditional rock group, and that’s why we’ve been listening since they hit it big with 2004’s Funeral. Five albums in, the sound is still fresh, largely because of their willingness to experiment and collaborate with outside talent. Here are a few of the reasons why we can’t wait to see them close out the Life is Beautiful festival Sunday night.
Start Life is Beautiful Festival Weekend with The Weeknd
From New Year’s Eve weekend to nightclub gigs, The Weeknd’s been around Las Vegas for years. He previously played the Life is Beautiful festival in 2014.
All the Reasons to See Florence + the Machine in Las Vegas
Florence Welch is a superhero. From lyrics to fashion, she’s saving the world. And that voice, when she sings it’s like she’s breathing life into our lungs.
Beautiful Memories: 2013 to 2017
From the first stage setup to the striking of the last chord during the Gorillaz’s set four years later, Life is Beautiful has redefined the festival experience. Bringing together inspired creators year after year, it’s been a glorious ride.
Where Are They Now: Catching Up with Lineup Favorites from Past Years
Festivals cover such a wide swath of the music world, it’s easy to miss some really great bands and acts. There are so many names on a lineup poster, after all. Life is Beautiful is known to capture the hottest acts of the moment and juxtapose them with legacy artists and emerging talent. Here, we catch you up on some of the names—big and small—that have graced the stages in Downtown Las Vegas.
Hotels for Hope
Whether coming from out of town or planning a staycation, now is the time to secure a room. There are many Downtown Las Vegas hotels located within walking distance of the festival or the Strip is just a few minutes drive from DTLV. Life is Beautiful and Hotels for Hope have teamed up to support Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada by donating a portion of the proceeds from all 2018 hotel bookings to the organization that works directly inside schools, building relationships that empower students to succeed inside and outside the classroom. Need a chill place to unwind after...
The Life is Beautiful Manifesto Narrated by Dan Reynolds and Andra Day
In 2016, Life is Beautiful debuted its manifesto in a video narrated by Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons and singer Andra Day. Since then, these words, written by the Life is Beautiful team have become the heartbeat of not only a three-day music and art festival but our year-round commitment to making the world a more beautiful place. Life is Beautiful Manifesto ]
Six Years of a Beautiful Thing
As the sun set on October 27, 2013, Ezra Koenig, the lead singer and guitarist for New York-based alternative band Vampire Weekend, looked out to an audience of about 30,000 fans at Sixth Street and Stewart Avenue in Downtown Las Vegas and made an observation. READ MORE
Catching Up With Festival Wish-Granter Life Under the Wheel
Calvin Huang was the first person to receive Life Under the Wheel's grant that makes it possible for those who have life-threatening illnesses to attend music festivals. READ MORE
PLANNING
WE'LL SEE YOU DOWNTOWN
Spread over 18 city blocks, in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas, Life is Beautiful backs up to some of the most famous casinos in the world and the Fremont East bar district. Festival attendees can enjoy all the amenities Las Vegas has to offer. Be sure to book your hotel room Downtown early as space is limited.