Luna del Lago festival 2023: Ultimate guide to the new Lake Pleasant music festival
The inaugural Luna del Lago Festival brings 22 local and national acts to Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona, for a three-day blowout put together by the man behind the late, lamented Apache Lake Music Festival, Brannon Kleinlein.
The action starts Friday, Nov. 3, with a stellar lineup topped by Monophonics and the Black Moods. Saturday is topped by Ballyhoo! and Arise Roots. Spafford and Brothers Comatose close things out on Sunday evening.
The bill is stacked with great bands all three days.
In some ways, even Kleinlein sees Luna del Lago festival as "a natural extension" of what worked for a decade at Apache Lake Marina & Resort. It's at a lake. A lot of the same organizers are involved.
"That being said, I don't want people thinking we're just trying to revamp the exact same formula we had out there," he says.
"Apache Lake was specifically for Arizona-based artists that had some sort of connection with Arizona, where this is a situation where we're opening it up to national bands, which is a good way to help build the festival, build the attendance and, hopefully, over the years, keep bringing in bigger bands."
Here's everything to know about the first Luna del Lago festival.
When is Luna del Lago festival?
Luna del Lago runs from Friday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 5. Doors open at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and noon the other two days.
Where is Luna del Lago?
Luna del Lago festival is at Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant, 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria.
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How much are Luna del Lago tickets?
A general admission three-day pass is $149. Single-day general admission tickets are $55 on Friday and Sunday; $59 on Saturday.
A VIP three-day pass is $275. Single-day VIP tickets are $100 on Friday and Sunday; $105 on Saturday.
Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.
Tickets will also be available at the festival box office when doors open each day. Credit cards only.
What does a VIP ticket to Luna del Lago get me?
A VIP ticket includes the following:
VIP viewing area.
Shaded area with seating.
Private bar.
VIP bathrooms.
Commemorative VIP laminate.
Welcome bag with goodies.
Where is the Luna del Lago box office?
The box office is near the main entrance of the festival grounds. It's open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. all three days.
Luna del Lago Friday schedule
3 p.m. The Deadbeat Cousins.
4 p.m. Fayuca.
5 p.m. Wyves.
6 p.m. Emily Wolfe.
7:10 p.m. Vandoliers.
8:20 p.m. The Black Moods.
9:40 p.m. Monophonics.
Luna de Lago Saturday schedule
12:40 p.m. Las Calakas.
1:40 p.m. Sydney Sprague.
2:40 p.m. Bear Ghost.
3:45 p.m. Groovesession.
4:50 p.m. Kyle Smith.
5:55 p.m. Banana Gun.
7 p.m. Black Joe Lewis.
8:20 p.m. Arise Roots.
9:40 p.m. Ballyhoo!.
Luna del Lago Sunday schedule
1 p.m. Los Chollas Peligrosas.
2 p.m. Kush County.
3:15 p.m. Sensi Trails.
4:40 p.m. The Higgs.
6:15 p.m. The Brothers Comatose.
8 p.m. Spafford.
What ages can go to Luna del Lago festival?
All ages are welcome. Kids under 10 get in free.
No minors are allowed in the beer garden/liquor sponsor area.
Minors may enter the VIP area accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, but must have their own VIP ticket.
Will there be food at drink at Luna del Lago?
A variety of food vendors will be on hand. Soft drinks, beer, hard seltzers and cocktails will be available.
What items are prohibited at Luna del Lago?
The following items are prohibited:
Firearms or weapons of any kind.
Fireworks or explosives.
Fire toys with open flames. Glow toys are OK.
Pets.
Outside food or drink.
Backpacks, purses or bags. Small clutch bags about the size of a hand and clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags are OK.
Shade tents and other view-obstructing items.
What items can I bring to Luna del Lago?
The following items are allowed:
Bags that are clear plastic, clear vinyl or PVC.
Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand.
Clear plastic hydration packs and reusable water bottles; must be empty upon entry.
Sealed water bottles.
Blankets and chairs (restricted to designated areas)
Does my ticket include a camping pass at Lake Pleasant?
No. Camping reservations must be made separately. Visit the Luna del Lago camping page.
Is re-entry allowed?
Yes, you may come and go as you please.
What forms of payment are accepted at Luna del Lago?
The box office and bars will only accept credit and debit cards and contactless payments such as ApplePay, Android Pay and Google Wallet.
Some vendors may accept other forms of payment.
Luna del Lago photo/video policy
Attendees may take photos and shoot videos for personal, noncommercial use with personal cameras as long as they are not obstructing views or using any sort of device like a tripod or selfie stick.
Drone use is prohibited.
What's the seating situation?
Seating is all general admission lawn seating so bring a blanket or chair if you'd like. Blankets and chairs will be restricted to designated areas that will be identified with signs.
Some seating will be provided in the VIP section, and picnic tables with seating are available near the food trucks.
Can I tape these bands?
Audio taping the music at the festival is permitted. Recording devices must be self-contained and you may not obstruct the view of other fans.
What's the parking situation at Lake Pleasant?
Pleasant Harbor's fee is $9 per car per day. This is not included in ticket prices. If you have a camping reservation, the parking fee is included in your camping fee.
Reach the reporter at ed.masley@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter @EdMasley.
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