Coachella

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley of the Colorado desert. Past artists represented include Bjork, Calvin Harris, and Daft Punk. Coachella is also famous for its unique geographical location in the Colorado desert, and many music fans come to enjoy the unique atmosphere and music together. However, because of the desert environment, participants are sometimes subjected to sandstorms, and it is recommended that they be prepared for such an event. In addition, Coachella is not only about music, but also has a cultural and social aspect, with famous Youtube influencers and entrepreneurs participating, showing its appeal beyond the music world. Many attendees come dressed in Coachella-themed outfits and put all their energy into enjoying the world's greatest once-in-a-lifetime music event.

The history of Coachella

History of Coachella Founded in 1999 in Indio, California, Coachella is officially known as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. It was founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen and is organized by Golden Voices, a division of AEG Presents. In recent years, the festival has featured a wide range of music genres, including rock, pop, indie, hip-hop, and EDM, as well as art installations. 1993's Pearl Jam concert at the Empire Polo Club was extremely well received, demonstrating the greatness of the venue The concept of Coachella was born. Originally scheduled to run for two days, Coachella did not take place in 2000, but instead made a comeback in 2001 as a one-day event. Eventually, the festival grew into a two-day weekend, and in 2003, camping became available. It also added festivals like Stagecoach, and its size has continued to grow and expand. Praised for its lineup and experience, Coachella has grown to become one of the most famous and profitable music events in the world. Notable events include the change to a two-day weekend in 2012 to accommodate increasing demand and the introduction of high-profile reunions and performances. Numerous disbanded and inactive groups and bands have returned to Coachella. Coachella, after a brief period of poor performance, including sporadic lineup changes and production setbacks, has now become a phenomenon that has transcended music culture, as seen in the film "The Idea of You," and finally has headliners such as Beyoncé.

Dates and Locations - Coachella 2024

This year Coachella spans two weekends, April 12–14 and April 19–21 at Indio, California's Empire Polo Club. This biggest music festival will feature some of the biggest names in pop, hip-hop, reggaeton, music in the '90s, and K-pop. The same acts each go-round for two weekends.

Coachella Festival Grounds

There are many festival grounds in Coachella Festivals. Here are the information about each stage. Before attending the festival, please check where and when your favorite performers will appear on the stage. Like the schedule, the festival map is highly unlikely revealed until the gates open.

• Coachella Stage – the biggest stage that attracts the most people. This is an outside stage where the main performers play.

• Outdoor Theatre – a smaller outdoor stage next to the Coachella Stage.

• Mojave – a medium-sized tent named after the Mojave Desert. It features a variety of music acts at different levels in their careers. In 2017, it was moved to a new location and then, in 2018, it was made bigger and moved to where Sahara used to be, close to the rose garden.

• Gobi – a medium-sized tent similar to Mojave, named after the Gobi Desert, and hosts a variety of music acts. It also was moved in 2017.

• Sahara – a big tent that looks like a hangar, named after the Sahara Desert, mainly for top electronic dance music. It was made larger in 2013, and in 2018, it was moved to a new location that's more spacious and near the festival entrance. The stage setup was changed to allow people to see better.

• Yuma – a small indoor tent from 2013 for up-and-coming DJs, offering a quieter, more underground music experience.

• Sonora – introduced in 2017, a small indoor tent for punk and Latin music.

• Heineken House – started in 2014, a small place focused on unique music collaborations. It was redesigned in 2019 to an open, more accessible layout.

• Despacio – a small indoor tent from 2016, made by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, playing disco and old club music on vinyl for a fun atmosphere. It had a powerful sound system and air conditioning.

• Antarctic – a dome from 2017 for showing 360-degree videos. It's big, air-conditioned, and seats 500 people. The 2017 film was made by Obscura Digital.

• Do LaB - the creative force behind Lightning in a Bottle

• Quasar - New open-air stage

How to attend Coachella

General admission tickets are the most common way for attendees to experience the festival, offering access to the music performances and art installations.

How much are the cheapest Coachella tickets?

You can find the cheapest Coachella tickets from $480.83 at Empire Polo Field on Apr 11 on TicketX. Prices can vary depending on venues and dates, so please check for tickets based on the venues and dates of events that you might be interested in attending.

If you are planning to attend the events with the cheapest tickets price, you had better buy earlier.

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What are the different types of Coachella tickets?

Before choosing the tickets, please look at the various types of Coachella tickets available for the 2024 event. Coachella offers a range of passes to cater to different preferences, so you can choose the one that suits you best from general admission to camping tents. Here are the ticket options.

Festival Passes

There are three types of tickets in Coachella. You can choose the suitable one by your preference. There is no difference in Tiers other than price.

General Admission

This ticket gives access to the event on each of the three days. The GA camping grounds are open to GA Pass members. Price starts from $499.

General Admission + Shuttle

This ticket contains an Any Line Shuttle Pass and permits entry to the venue. Save at least $25 when you bundle. The GA camping grounds are open to GA Pass members. Price starts from $549.

VIP

This ticket permits all-day access to the VIP areas and the venue. GA camping areas are accessible to holders of VIP Passes. Specialty food and drink vendors, air-conditioned bathrooms, shady seating areas, and fully stocked cash bars are all available in VIP sections. There are VIP areas in the Rose Garden and at the 12 Peaks location next to the Main Stage. Price starts from $599.

Camping

There are several options for Camping. If you are thinking to go on a camp, please check articles about "Coachella Camping: Luxury" and "Coachella Camping: 3 Car & Tent Options" on our TX magazine.

Coachella Lineup 2024

FRIDAY APRIL 12 & 19

Headliner: Lana Del Rey

Other featuring artists: Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, Yoasobi and many more

SATURDAY APRIL 13 & 20

Headliner: Tyler, The Creator

Other featuring artists: Blur, Ice Spice, LE SSERAFIM, the Blessed Madonna, Hatsune Miku, Oneohtrix Point Never and many more

SUNDAY APRIL 14 & 21

Headliner: Doja Cat

Other featuring artists: J Balvin, Jhené Aiko, DJ Snake, ATARASHII GAKKO! and many more

For more details, please check our TX magazine from the link below.

K-Pop lineup: Coachella K-Pop lineup 2024

J-Pop lineup: Coachella Lineup 2024: J-POP

Are There Festivals Similar to Coachella?

If you are interested in Coachella, you may also like Tomorrowland, the Electric Daisy Carnival and Ultra Music Festival.