Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – April 11, 2026

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

– presented across Empire Polo Field in the Valley of Indio Desert, California.

When: Friday – Sunday on April 11-13, and  April 18-20, 2025

Get ready for a sun-soaked sonic escape as the legendary Coachella returns for its 23rd anniversary, bigger and bolder than ever before! What started in 1999 with trailblazing artists like Beck, The Chemical Brothers, and Rage Against the Machine has exploded into a cultural phenomenon—drawing music lovers, artists, and dreamers from every corner of the globe.

🌟The annual Coachella Music Festival presented across two unforgettable weekend in April when the Empire Polo Field transforms into a kaleidoscope of sound, style, and self-expression. From the heart-thumping beats of EDM and hip-hop to the soul-stirring anthems of indie, rock, and global fusion.

🎤 Coachella’s lineup reads like a Hall of Fame for modern music — Past performers include icons like Prince, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Arcade Fire, Depeche Mode, Green Day, and The Cure. l stages at Coachella are constructed across the grounds for the live music scheduled throughout the day and night of each weekend event. The main stages at Coachella include the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, the Village, and the Sahara Tent, so it’s doubtful anyone will have much trouble finding the Coachella performers they want to see. Beginning with the inaugural Music event, this festival always sells out to crowds arriving from across the country.

🎶 Multiple immersive stages — the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, the Village, and the iconic Sahara Tent keep the energy alive from golden hour to deep into the desert night 🕺💃. Whether you’re vibing under the palm trees or dancing beneath the stars, every moment is unforgettable. This is more than a festival, it’s a multi-generational event that has evolved into a cultural juggernaut, an immersive celebration of music, art, community, and the enchantment of the desert. Tickets sell out fast, and for good reason, there’s nothing else like it.

🎟 All ages are welcome – kids 5 & under get in FREE (General Admission only), making Coachella a destination for families and fans of every generation. 3- or 4-day weekend passes start at $539.00 for General Admission, or $679.00 with convenient daily shuttle access.

🎪 Camping and Activities: Whether you’re glamping with friends or pitching a tent under the desert stars, the Coachella camping scene is a festival within a festival—complete with after-hours parties, food vendors, yoga, silent discos, games, pop-up performances, and more. It’s your community oasis, just steps from the action.

🎨 Art at Coachella is not a backdrop—it’s an experience. Each year, Coachella’s curators scour the globe for visionary artists, architects, and designers to transform the Polo Field into an open-air gallery. Massive, newly commissioned installations and returning favorites rise from the desert like mirages—turning art into landmarks, gathering spaces, and moments of wonder, perfectly mirroring the eclectic energy of the festival’s lineup.

🌵 This isn’t just a festival—it’s a pilgrimage. A celebration of creativity, culture, and connection in the heart of the desert. Tickets sell fast. Don’t miss your chance to be part of music history.