SO RECOMMENDED!!! My experience was one for the books I went second weekend and it was so much fun! I honestly expected way much worse with all these horror stories I was hearing but no it's was a 10/10 experience. Yes the food and drinks we a little expensive but it's expected in festivals like this. All the staff members were super helpful especially for the handicap section. I will be coming back. read more

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*record scratch* Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I got here. Well... When Goldenvoice posted their best Coachella lineup since 2014, I gave my fiancé the look. You know the one. The "if I don't go to this with you, I'm going to regret it for the rest of my life, because when will the next time we will be able to do this together be? Like literally we will be on our honey moon around April next year and the year after that we might be trying to start a family and then when?" look. And shockingly, he was also impressed by the lineup. And since he rolled over that easy, I broke the news that I'd also feel regret if we didn't get VIP wristbands. Now, VIP is obviously not cheap. We had to come up with ways to subsidize the total for this experience, which resulted in attending weekend 2 and car camping. I know what you're thinking: oh you poor thing, how ever did you survive such a harrowing series of inconveniences? It was my first time attending weekend 2, and it was 110% more chill than weekend 1. I'm gonna be honest, I don't recognize famous people in person anyway, and usually I'm too busy doing things at Coachella to notice who's around me. So aside from some of the W1 acts that didn't perform on W2, I didn't feel like I missed out. Not sure how the VIP experience is on W1, but there was plenty of space, mostly clean bathrooms, and pretty short food and drink lines for VIP W2. We decided VIP was worth it for the extra space alone. Car camping, on the other hand, was as I expected and remembered it to be. I don't have a problem camping, but I always seem to end up with people who have never been camping before--ever. So while we saved a butt-load on lodging, the campground activities are fun, and we had chill and friendly neighbors, the experience was just mediocre enough that my fiancé would be fine never doing it here again, unless we came with a big group of people. And to that, I say, "Nice." I was happy to see that overall, the prices have not increased much in the last four years. I remember I was absolutely pissed in 2022 at how far the price jumped for basic food, but I guess they did that with the intention of not having major price increases for the next few years. Slices of Spicy Pie were $11 in 2022, and only $12 in 2026. The signage and directing was much better than previous years, and I don't know if that was because it's W2 or if it's generally better. There's also way more free stuff being given out now (I guess thanks to influencing). We were camping somewhat close to the porta-potties, and thankfully it only smelled for about an hour per day while they pumped them. Otherwise, super convenient to walk to. Only complaint was that they didn't clean and pump the first time until afternoon on Friday, so people had been using them for over 24 hours before toilet paper and such got refilled. No running water there, though (only sanitizer). Bring a roll of toilet paper (or two). The showers were not great, as usual, but we went at a time where the line wasn't too bad. At 7am, the line took about 20 minutes for the masculine showers and 45 minutes for the feminine showers. Bring shower sandals (and your own shower products). The festival itself was just as grand as I remember, with tons of art and other interactive spaces beyond the music stages. Always fun to also see and hear many big names in music and dancing with other attendees. We spent sets pretty evenly between GA and VIP viewing, but all times between sets we spent mostly in VIP areas. The VIP area by Sahara was the least impressive of the three, with also the absolute worst bathrooms. The flushable toilets in that area had been gassed by someone with major gastrointestinal distress, while the portas were never fully clean. Rose Garden had the most open space, and the flowers were in-bloom. Serene, almost. 12 Peaks had the best bathrooms, a speakeasy, and the best food. It's also the largest area of the three. We tried to go here as much as possible for food and bathroom trips. Can't really speak to much in the GA areas this time, besides the street food alley was a cool addition since my last visit, and we enjoyed visiting the speakeasies. They are in AC and the drinks are good--definitely check them out next time if you haven't. We tried all except the Sabrina Carpenter one (line was way too long). I also love the GA Indio Central Market, with all the shade and food options available in one place. Awesome to see Block Party serving drinks this year. I honestly didn't see myself going to Coachella again this soon, but I'm glad I did. I don't want to say that we definitely won't go again as soon as next year...but I guess we will just have to wait and see the lineup. read more

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lichrally adult disneyland!! a combination of art exhibitions, music to be discovered and enjoyed, food vendors from all over socal, freebies at booths, campsites, etc so many festival activities :') only cons are the price and dirt/dust and heat depending on the weekend but... SO FUN ^____^ read more

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First year Coachella goer! It was really super duper fun! I had the best time listening to my favorite artists, getting freebies, and photo ops. It's a little pricey but worth every penny. If you don't care about celebrities and influencers, I recommend weekend 2. read more

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Day Zero to Day Three of Coachella and Car Camping. There's so much activities to do here for the weekend. From the Camping Hub, Food Vendors, Freebies, Music and more. I have to say that with the good comes with the work to have fun. Tennis shoes is a must, you'll be doing more than 10k a day and accumulating a few blisters if you don't wear the right shoes. It's pretty dusty out here so you should wear a mask or rag to not breathe in so much cuz you'll surely have the desert all up in your nose. The food is of festival prices so yes you'll be spending $15 on a grilled cheese or $27 on a burrito. Good thing water is reasonable priced $2 or free if you don't mind the water refill station. If you decide to camp, Day Zero which is a Thursday is when people decide to come to get parking as close as possible to the main entrance of the venue. There are free showers and porta-pottys where it's cleanest in the morning. A bag of ice is about $14. It is all ages so people do bring their children but I would say majority of the population are those in their 20s and 30s. I was kind of a wreck on what to wear for three days let alone one day. The heat is pretty wild during peak hours but once sunset, it feels nice but thats when alot of dust blows in. It's not even that cold but windy so a windbreaker type jacket is ideal. Instead of wrapping yourself in that silver sheet that's suppose to insulate but really it's just to block out the wind. My friends are regular festival goers and said it was pretty busy this year. I mean even as a millennial here. I knew no new songs but sang when the "oldies" played. Coachella is definitely for those in their prime. Lol. It is fun but three days of walking nonstop got my calves all stiff and experiencing muscle spasms. I think if it were me a decade ago i would do it again next year but now, just a check off my bucket list. Thanks Coachella, it was fun but I'll leave ya to the young and restless. read more

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Coachella!!~ First and best weekend II 2025 Coachella ever!! Lady Gaga was by far my favorite performance (even though I was vertically challenged & couldn't see most of her performance, her set was nothing less of magical!!). She killed it! Other amazing performers were Benson Boone, Green Day & Zedd. Shaboozey, Beabadoobee, Jennie, Le Youth, Missy Elliott, T-pain & Boris Brejcha surprisingly rocked it! Would've been nice to be able to see a lot more bands, as there were tons that we didn't see, but we definitely saw what we came to see and more, so can't complain! My one big complaint and mistake would be purchasing VIP wrist bands. For the amount that I paid, VIP was not worth the big price tag at all. The only thing VIP offered was a few shaded areas, a fairly large area with it's separate food and drink vendors, and some bathrooms inside the area designated for VIPs (the bathrooms were no different than the bathrooms in the GA areas) so, other than some shade and a segregated area, nothing special at all! It's really sad that getting the VIP pass didn't get you any closer to the performers. In fact, if you stayed in the VIP section for EVERY performance, you're actually FARTHER away from the stage! If you can some how score an artist guest pass, you're golden! This pass will allow you into the coveted guest viewing area, which is much closer to the stage and artists!! Food was the same'ol pricey festival food. Anywhere from $18-$26 for a meal, so come prepared to fork out dem $$$!! Food portions were not extremely tiny, but definitely small for what you pay. The short-rib tator tots from Something Good LA and the Neapolitan pepperoni pizza from Ronan were my two fav dishes. Drinks were pretty good! Generally around $19-$23. My fav was the Codigo Classic Margarita! The empire polo club grounds are ginormous! If don't like walking, then you'll have to fake your disability somehow and get a wheelchair, otherwise, you gotta walk til you drop! Honestly, walking wasn't all THAT bad, it was the standing that killed me! WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES AT ALL COSTS!! Premadonnas will pay dearly!! We stayed at Indian Waters RV resort, a few miles away from Coachella, and biked to and from Coachella daily. This was one of the best decisions we made to avoid high Uber/Lyft fees and traffic!! Overall, if you've never done Coachella, it's a must, but it's definitely not a yearly thing for me! read more

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I've been coming to Coachella since 2019 and I will never get sick of this place ! I feel like I will continue to come to this event til I'm a grandma LOLLL There's a huge variety of music to listen to here which is the beauty of Coachella :-) I also love exploring and discovering new artists I never listened to before. Another plus is food is always SOOO good here ! I've never had a bad experience here and always try to get people to come; it's a unique festival experience that most ppl love read more

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First Coachella trip was a success! Lineups are different every year (and even between weekends 1 and 2), but I loved the 2025 lineup with Lady Gaga, Green Day, Benson Boone, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, and plenty more terrific performances! Lots of cool sights to see both during the day and night (when the colorful glow of all the lights and lasers fills the dark sky with a cool vibe and ambiance! Apparently some people go all out with their Coachella outfits... so people watching is definitely fun and entertaining! And there are quite a few attractions and activities as well that can keep you busy when you're not dancing the day (or night) away while taking in performances from the artists! We were a bit late in trying to book a place to stay, so all the camping options were already sold out. Instead, we stayed at a nearby RV park, Indian Waters (the details are in is a separate review for that business, but it was an awesome clean luxury RV resort) and rode our bikes over to Coachella. Much better than walking... and you can lock your bike right near the VIP entrance. And on the topic of VIP, I'm not sure I'd get VIP wristbands again - the benefits weren't really worth double the price of GA, as both areas have similar food and drink options. Maybe one benefit to VIP is that it is a bit more laid back so you can lay down on the grass to relax without getting trampled any time of day. My biggest issue with the VIP area is that you're further away from all the stages... so you end up having to leave the area to actually see any of the performances. PRO TIP: If you can score an artist guest wristband, then you can go right up front for all the performances. Prices of food and drinks seemed pretty standard throughout... with $19 cocktails at every bar... and food items seemed to be at one of three price points. As far as food, I can only eat gluten-free items... and I had quite a few choices! My favorite dish that I REALLY enjoyed was the short-rib tater tots from Something Good LA. I also enjoyed the Sweet Chili Shrimp Bowl from The Misfit Chef! One recommendation for future years would be gluten-free pizza... as the many people eating pizza in front of me had me craving my favorite food, so it would have been nice to be able to get that there. Also, it would have been great if the Coachella app showed where the gluten-free food options actually were so I could find them without having to walk around and read every single menu to seek out "Gluten-Free" in small print. As far as drinks, the Codigo Classic Margaritas were a solid and consistent choice... but my favorite was the Skinny Coco & Codigo cocktail with blanco tequila, coconut water, pineapple, and lime bitters - a great light and refreshing beverage that was easy to sip on all weekend long! I also recommend Monty's Matcha - it's a simple menu that allows you to order an iced almond milk matcha... and you can add vanilla and cold foam on top. All in all, it was a fantastic weekend that was over wayyy too quickly... but I will be back in future years to enjoy another great lineup with all the special guests and newer performers! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: ****FOUR STARS**** read more

Okay Coachella has been gentrified. I hate this stupid festival. It sold out everything clothing wise, jewelry wise, and shoes wise. I'm cooked. I have a trip in a month i had all my clothes saved for a YEAR! and all these losers are wearing it to coachella. idc if i'm basic, wear thrifted clothes to coachella PLEASE. read more

I was curious to see if Coachella had an official Yelp, and I can review my experience as I've gone twice in 2019 and for Weekend One, Sunday 2024. In 2019, I went all three days and had the best first festival experience. I could say the same for 2024. Numbers have gone down as I've noticed huge gaps towards the front of main Coachella stage when Doja Cat was headlining. The open space allows so much walking space and room to relax, the vibes from people were overall friendly and polite. Stages are easy to find, information booths were set up to where we can see them, and plenty of water stations were nearby to refill out bottles this year. Although I only knew a few headliners, they always tend to surprise me with featured artists and I rediscover old music that I have forgotten about. My biggest con is that both times, staff members directing traffic and security are not reliable for directions to the parking lots. We did day parking and remembered the lot where we parked and were able to find our car easily, however, one misleading direction of the exit led to another and the closed off streets and misdirection from the staff made what should have been a 20-minute walk turn into an HOUR walk. I strongly feel like more maps or more training on the lots could help improve those who don't go to Coachella or first timers. Yes, my feet hurt incredibly bad the next day, however, I would do it all again. I haven't been to my fair share of big festivals yet, but Coachella has to be one of my favorite ones so far. read more

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My first time experience for coachella and it was the best experience. . I rented a motel because airbnb prices was crazy expensive. One laundry room with foldable bed from fri to mon was 900. A run down motel is the same so mine as well get my own space. I didn't camp due too I'm flying there and not doing a road trip from Sac. . Food wise inside everything was 15 and up. A 16 oz lemonade fresh squeeze was 16 bucks and was one of the best I had. It was a craving for the weekend. I had a crab and lobster roll for 30 with fries which was prepared with a toasty bun, hot fries, and was quality. The acai bowl was good portion and looked good but it was just meh for 20. . Bring plastic water bottle there is free filter water to refill on festival ground. Just take about 15 to 20 mins for refill because of the line and water pressure. . Bring a light wind breaker for winds at night. Bring a scarf for hiding under the sun, or night time for covering the dust. Bring a emergency blanket if you get cold. You can bring your own picnic mat to sit on the grass. You can bring a purse and backpack too. Wear comfy shoes. Bring a hat and sunny for day time which saves your life. . Bus shuttle is best way to get into the festival. This is still a 2 hr duration just to get into the festival including the shuttle bus ride. The break down is 1 hr 30 for traffic within 2 miles radius. 30 mins to walk in. Shuttle bus stop running after 60 mins after the festival is over. . Show time - the head liners show up around 8pm and 11 30 pm. Middle head liners show up around 6 and 7pm. Festival start at 1pm and end at 1am in fri and sat. The festival ends at midnight on Sunday. They do evacuate people after the festival time is over. . Overall coachella was a vibe. It was worth seeing gaga and she put on a 2 hr show. She can sing and dance at the same time. Her production was worth every penny. The music sound was so powerful it goes through your rib cage and bounces back to life. The vibe of people outfit is so festive. A younger crowd for sure. But I'm there for the music and celebrities and merchandise. I really had a good time I will never forget about. Thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day. read more

It's Coachella, is there really anything else that needs to convince you to experience it? One caveat, which I don't understand why people don't abide by is to wear comfortable shoes. You can literally walk over 10 miles a day. If you don't get blisters wearing tall/clunky shoes, please let me know your secret!! read more

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I did in fact return to the desert in 2023. After going one year, you get the hang of how to survive a 3 day bender like Coachella. It starts with Day 0 (Thursday): you and your crew pull up to the desert. You fly, drive, whatever it is... you mentally and physically prep for the BENDER. You pregame until you look at the clock and someone responsible in the group initiates going to bed since Day 1 is tomorrow. Day 1-3: Good luck. Survival of the fittest. Put your sexiest outfits on, apply sunblock, hydrate more than you are barely doing, pack all the essentials to survive the festival. Day 4: Begin rotting. Return back to the daily schedule program. I love this festival. So many memories happen here. 2024? read more

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I finally went to Coachella for the first time this year, and wow, what a festival! I knew it was huge but I don't think I actually grasped how grandiose it is and just how many people there are. I went with a core group of 8 others where we all departed for and left the festival together. The lineup this year was decent, but I don't think anything grabbed my attention too much. Despite this, I was still super pumped to attend. We arrived to the festival grounds in the early afternoon all three days. Driving there was actually pretty decent during this time and it was easy to get parking, with about a mile walk to get into the festival. Between parking and the festival grounds, there was an ample amount of porta potties for those that ay need the restroom. During the walk, you go by the campgrounds as well. There are two different security checkpoints, both mandatory - one for the campgrounds before the festival entrance and one right in front of the festival to get in. One thing I did notice across the three days was that security was inconsistent - one day they would be super casual about checking you, another day they would be strict and conduct pat downs. Once we passed the second checkpoint, we were inside. The grounds are huge! There are massive tents scattered all around, each one dedicated as stages to different artists and genres. I highly recommend connecting with your group to set a central meeting point with meeting times so that you all can split off and regroup. For us, we always met at one of the info booths. Food is also primary set around the entrance and edges of the grounds. I didn't really order food, but I did order drinks. Keep in mind, something as simple as a vodka red bull will be quite expensive, for what it is. A few artists that were highlights: Gorillaz, Black Pink, Jai Wolf, Blink 182, and Rae Sremmurd. The biggest letdown was the Frank Ocean headline. I think it's a bit of a controversial topic with what went down, with people having differing opinions, so without going in to it, it just wasn't for me. iykyk. Overall though, I had an amazing time. Would definitely come back for future years. read more

Coachelalalala, where o where do I even start. Senior year of high school, I went to my first ever music festival, which happened to be Coachella, and have returned every year the event has happened since. People will complain about the lines, or the trash, or the artists coming on late. But at the end of the day, this is a music festival and those negatives inherently come with any large music event. For the amount of people that flock to Indio each year, Coachella does a pretty good job at keeping things relatively smooth for its festival goers. Things to note: 1) I usually go with an Airbnb during the weekend. You can choose to camp on festival grounds, which is still a great time, but it really comes down to how clean and comfortable you want to be for 3 days. 2) I personally don't go into the grounds too too early, I find the intense heat to burn you out pretty quickly and you are more likely to last longer if you enter later afternoon 3) Bring a camelback backpack!! It's a lifesaver because it makes water accessible whenever and wherever you are, if you are hydrated you will be 100x happier 4) It's a festival so food will be expensive! Go into the weekend knowing that, eat more beforehand, and then you will be less likely to be upset when you see prices read more

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Oh, Coachella. How I have so many memories with you. I'll never forget my first Coachella in 2012 (definitely dating myself) and all the years in between now including this past year (2022). I still cannot believe it's been 10 years since my first Coachella! I have discovered so many bands through this festival, and while yes, this festival has changed a lot, it's still so much fun. People of all ages can come and enjoy themselves here. It can be a pretentious event, especially with Weekend 1 being very influencer heavy, but as long as you're with your friends and are in it for the music you won't have a bad time. I HIGHLY recommend bringing a gaiter or a bandana of some sort as it can get extremely dusty. read more

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I Lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Coachella. Even though I'm older now (and wiser) that does not mean that I have stopped loving the music that Coachella produces. There are many ways to enjoy Coachella when it comes around and that means that you can also enjoy it at home... this year there is Coachella LIVE 2023 ... and I'm watching it RIGHT NOW and having a GREAT TIME ! :-))) The lineup is pretty spectacular this year ... more so than last year and I think the turnout for Coachella 2023 is even bigger than last year as well. I'm a particular fan of: Chemical Brothers, Blondie, Metro Bloomin, Two Friends, Idris Elba, Vintage Couture, Dombresky, Nora En Pure, Mochakk, Saba, Sleaford Mods, Kyle Watson, Jupiter, Eric Prydz, Sofi Tukker, Remi Wolf, Chromeo, Mura Masa, Yaeji, Dinner Party, Elderbrook, Flo Milli, Keinemusik, Hot Since 92, Monolink, Ethel Cain, Sunset Rollercoaster, Jan Blomquist, Destroy Boys, DJ Tennis, AC Club, Mathame, Horsegirl, Colyn, Francis Mercier, Bjork, Kali Uchis, Porter Robinson, Fisher, Chris Lake, Dominic Fike, Jai Paul, Latto, Gorilla, Boris Brejcha, Queens, Rae Stremmurd, Alex G, Stick Figure, Adam Beyer, MK, Gordo, Noname, Sasha, John Digweed, Sudan Archives, Camelphat, IDK, Mareaux, Cassian, Paris Texas, LP Giobbi, Ali Sethi and Airrica. I stick mostly to the EDM, TECHNO, AMBIENT, AMBIENT PSYCH, TRANCE & HOUSE... but once in a while I'll love a good dubstep groove and a few songs from great hip hop bands and singers like "10 freaky girls" & "No Type". So CHEERS to another great year of Coachella music making History !! Let's just have a great time and everyone get along :-) read more

Why am I paying extra for a shuttle pass just to wait 3 hours to get on the shuttle? You literally have to leave the festival 2 hours before to avoid it. Also the fact that people were waiting 12 hours into the campground with no water, bathrooms is insane. I also feel like it was impossible to find a place that sold water besides waiting in an hour bar line. It's like you guys purposely want us to be dehydrated. This whole day was a safety hazard. read more

Keep politicians, Bernie Sanders or anyone else, from giving political speeches at music festivals. We try to get away from this BS, if only for a short while, only to have it thrown in our face. We don't pay to hear politics, we pay to hear music. read more

Impulse trip last weekend. 04/22/2023 My friend hooked me up with VIP treatment and we even went to the Guess (clothing) party. FUN-FUN-FUN. The lineup was pretty amazing. Chemical Brothers, Blondie, Idris Elba, Labrinth, and did I mention Blink-182? My favorites. Make sure Coachella is on your bucket list. I was thrilled to enjoy the amenities set up by the clothing company, GUESS, had a blast at their compound (pre & post). read more

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One of my favorite music festivals to date. The dust was a little tough to handle, but the musical lineup, the art, the friendly people, etc etc made this an event I'll never forget!! Dustchella forevaaaaa. read more

If you see Cena Vegan, their big burrito is a must get. Easy to eat while going in between stages. And they are super quick. Happy Munchies, @aVeganAndHer read more

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I've done Coachella twice (GA 2019 and VIP 2022) and it really is THE music festival of all festivals. You can't beat their popular headliners, art structures and things to see around the festival grounds. Everyone needs to go at least once in their life! It does lose its excitement the more you go and I feel Coachella is becoming less about the music and more about the experience in my opinion. There were way less artists in 2022 than 2019, maybe due to budget/pandemic. Both times we had a rental car, paid for preferred parking pass and stayed at nearby hotels. This is easier if you are traveling from out of state. Also as someone who has seen the difference: weekend 1 is cleaner than weekend 2 and more brand activation/celebrity sightings if you care at all for that. Tips would be to arrive early- one time we left at 3pm and it took 2.5 hours when it should only take 30min from our hotel. If you want to beat the crowd leaving, you'll have to sacrifice a good portion of the headliner but it does save you a few hours wait there too. The first night we didn't leave early and didn't get back to the hotel until 3:30am! Bring face covering and sunglasses to avoid the dust- it's unbelievable how it gets all over your eyes, face and hair. Bringing a hoodie is crucial for late night unless you plan to buy one from the merch tent (beware 3 hour wait). Pack advil, lidocaine for feet and allergy meds if you need it! They do not allow you to bring any food but unopened water bottles are allowed. read more

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I've been wanting to go to Coachella for years after seeing an article on all the "hipster" food they have. Parking and dropoff is kind of a pain, as you go through a bunch of detours and the walk is about a mile and a half from the main entrance. You always have the option to car camp. It's kind of like an overpriced state fair in the sense that food is fair prices (lobster rolls and mac, burgers, poki bowls, pad Thai, ice cream). The grounds itself are massive and you can spend hours walking from stage to stage and checking out the interactive exhibits. Most of the acts I hadn't heard of, but I found myself enjoying it. Make sure you cover your nose and mouth from all the dust and stay hydrated and find shade if you go during the day. They have water refill, charging, and sunscreen stations and security eas constantly distributing water bottles. Good luck trying to find somewhere to stay in the area, as prices go up and are booked out in advance. 2023 #24 read more

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My body is dead. My bones and muscles are mad at me. I've been in line for 10 minutes at a Snack stand writing this review: it's almost 1130 pm and I want a hot dog and churro before Billie Eilish closes weekend 2 Saturday night of 2022. This is my 6th Coachella and aesthetically it's pretty and reminds me of the Disneyland of music and art festivals, at least to me it is. There's beautiful art installations and lights at night, there's food and drink, and water stations everywhere- and the best is the flushable toilets! So far the vibes and energy are still good and people are courteous. The grounds have gotten so big the past few years and just like Disney tents and stages continue to get upgraded with lights and structure. Tips: buy from STUBHUB for a markdown and discount, they also offer payment plans thru affirm. Wear comfy walking shoes: daily average 8-10 miles, 15-20k steps. read more

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If you ever get a chance to go to Coachella, or if you are going to Coachella for the first or third time.. You are going to have the time of your life!!!! LFG COACHELLA 2023!! read more

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I know I'm a bit late, but it took 8 months for my poor introverted soul to recover from this very...very overwhelming experience. Perhaps I should have tried smaller music festivals before trying Coachella, but it's also something I wanted to check off my list and post-panny felt like the perfect time to do so. One word: pandomonium. I understand that music festivals are a unique experience within themselves, but you definitely have to be waaaay under the influence to brave something of this magnitude. I have never seen so many people at once in my entire life, and I never wish to again. I came Week 2, and I heard Week 1 was worse. I understand they needed to recover money from missing a couple of years, but the amount of people present seemed hazardous. But surprisingly, it was never difficult to get food or drinks. Even with all the craziness I had fun in between balancing bladder control with the need to stay hydrated in a dessert for fear of having to use a squatty potty. Newbie mistakes/observations I made: 1. Not having some type of barrier to protect you from the dust. I literally coughed up dust for weeks after. 2. Always have a plan and strategy. A lot of people camped out at certain stages for specific acts all day, but I was all over the place and generally stayed to the sides and edge of the crowd or far away to leave quickly. 3. Have some type of flag for your group to recognize you. If you plan to be there all day...get a locker. 4. Going early in the day or later at night helps avoid crowds. 3 stars because I wish there were more maps and better wifi. When there are that many people around, it's easy to lose your sense of direction. The shuttle from the hotel was a complete mess the first day but fine afterwards. The driver didn't speak English and was taking us in the opposite direction of the entrance. And the wait for the shuttle back could be an hour plus. At the end, with dust-filled lungs, calloused feet, and bags under my eyes...I'm still glad I did it at least once. read more

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Total shtshow! Overrun by underaged teeny boppers. It had lost its old ways. My friend and I used to do Coachella music festival 10+ years ago. The lineup was always Legendary: Prince, Roger Waters, RATM, Alice In Chains, NIN, Beyoncé. Years passed and the festival got soooo huge now it's 2 weekends instead of one and ticket prices have tripled. It's easily one of the most expensive music festivals in America and the venue is one of the worst: super hot, super dry, super dusty and freezing at night. Can't even breathe. Bonaroo, Lollapalooza, Kaaboo are all in beautiful venues in the middle of nice cities where there's other things to do during the day when the music is not playing. I got dragged back to go this year and it was just a huge disappointment! The crowd and traffic was horrendous. It's still hot AF in the desert and cold AF at night, so the dressing options are baffling. The prices are crazy expensive and you can't even buy a day pass. The age of the attendees keep getting younger and younger with the introduction of pop and electronic music. Gone are the legends, in comes the new wave of whatever sht that sells. Lineup SUCKS! As for the organization that puts on this festival, total incompetence. Parking lots are closed on the first day, signs pointing in opposite directions. Map is totally useless, they changed the area and the entrances, so we wait 30min only to be told you are in the wrong line. Be prepared to spend 2-3 hours just to park, and not counting the extra 5 hours to drive from LA to get to BFE dessert. Port-a-potty's are super gross and all of them are out of toilet paper. For the amount of $ they charge for the festival, use the money to buy toilet paper, you greedy mofo's. Lame AF! Waste of money! read more

Crazy to think Coachella and the rest of the world is on pause, but in honor of what would've been Coachella 2020 a few weeks ago, I figured why not but write a review about my experience. Let's be honest y'all, Coachella is tons of prepping and planning for the big 3 day festival. From the hours of research for outfits (I'm really big into fashion so I thoroughly enjoy it) to the prep of lineups and travel accommodations. The artists have been quite stellar the past few years, but the food and drinks are one of my fave elements. Views are beautiful and I enjoy the fact it's on a polo field. Plenty of ample space and the ambiance of Weekend 1 is unlike no other. I can't wait to go back in October! read more

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14 hours wait to even get to the security check, after that it was a blood bath on where to park and what group of cars gets to enter the line. First time here, giving the benefit of doubt for the new security. I will let Thursdays fiasco slide if Friday, Saturday and Sunday pull through. read more

First Coachella and it was more than what I expected. The art, the music and the food! The location for Coachella was definitely not what I expected but from all the photos I've seen it all makes sense. Really impressed with the shuttle system they had for transporting us to and from shuttle locations. Scanning your wristband to get in was a breeze and once you walk through the gates it's nothing but enjoyment. You really get a workout from walking everywhere. My only complaint is the connection availability. There are designated zones for wifi, but if Disneyland can provide internet throughout the entire park, Coachella can do the same. (Speaking about this due to safety since you need to connect to your friends on where to meet incase a split) Another issue my group ran into was we needed to charger our phones and from our map of the area, the charge stations weren't where they were suppose to be. This set us back as we were trying to navigate crowds to save little phone % we had left. Besides everything else, experiencing Coachella was really nice and would consider going again. Better prepared next time though. read more

Fun event ! Good vibes love al the decorations & colors & outfits people wear. Check out the band roster before hand so planing can be accordingly on who y'all wanna see. Also plan food accordingly long lines Also places run out of items So eat and stay hydrated Take water bottle one can refill at event. Lots of places to eat from. Bolo was my favorite ! OG Chicken Sando OG Spicy Chicken Sando Tenders Loaded fries Fries Yummm Bolo owners Aldo & Krystal super nice & kind! read more

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Highly recommend you visit atleast once, beautiful experience. Didn't camp out, not sure if I would go back to do that. read more

Coachella - Festivals Near Me - Indio, California

Packed full of AMAZING & TALENTED HUMAN BEINGS from the everywhere, and WoW... What a sight to see so many happy people celebrating and enjoying themselves again. I was at a loss for words but I can say this is one upscale place to get your BIG EVENTS fix handled. Here in the Coachella desert is one unique experience that you must come and endure at least once in your life if you have not done it before. The entire event is quite expensive all and all, so come prepared to drop a few "G's" as well as being ready to do a LOT OF WALKING under the desert sun that is Unfortunately probably unavoidable, so bring some water and electrolytes with you to stay hydrated. Overall it was a interesting couple of weekends and I definitely recommend it for so many reasons, it's just not the average every day music festival or Woodstock style event like we all have come a custom to. So give it a shot and check it out! You won't regret it. read more

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I did not know coachella had a yelp review until today! I feel so ashamed it didn't occur to me to yelp it, but I am here now and would like to put my two cents in. I came the year Beyoncé and Eminem headlined (2018). It was my first and last time coming here. It's way too expensive and the heat, the location, the hotel, the drive, and the amount of people that go is a headache. I had to sit so many times because it is tiresome walking and trying to stay hydrated. I literally had to help people wake up from unconsciousness because they were on something, that was unpleasant. People are on edge, the crowd was a bit rude (not everyone, about 40%). I got the shuttle pass, this was a great investment if you're staying in a hotel by one of the stops. It's worth it, especially if you don't want to drive to and back from the event. I got a hotel, not a fancy one, it was by an Albertsons and right by the shuttle pass stop. It was convenient, but way over prized! Supply and demand right? So I suggest booking in advance... way way in advance for a better price. To me it's better than the tent or car thing you can do at the festival, it's just not my thing, if it's yours, that's cool. There was a beer type of brewery at Coachella, I loved it. I went on the Ferris wheel, the ride felt short. It's really beautiful to look at, everything at the event (except for the dirt everywhere, I wish there was only grass instead). I understand why I see people with scarfs or bandanas to cover their face/mouth & nose. My favorites part was the music! It's just unfortunate that it's so crowded and you couldn't really enjoy it as much as you would of it was the artist show at like a venue instead. read more

Coachella - The infamous picture in front of the Ferris wheel. - Festivals Near Me - Indio, California

This place is an absolute "must try" atleast one time in your life. It was so much fun! As a first timer Coachella definitely didn't disappoint. So much to eat, drink, and see. We parked at the Riverside County Fair and it was soooo easy and no long walks. We literally parked, got into a FREE shuttle that dropped us off on the field. Yes, it was a walk from there into the actual venue but nothing crazy. The dust and heat can suck but it's all worth it! read more

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FOOD REVIEW Lobster Mac and cheese and the loaded tater tots - winner of everything! Beer garden closest to Coachella stage is where there were - so good! Other honorable mentions: Lobster roll, Salt and straw honeycomb ice cream (the non vegan one) and rail drinks in Yuma tent - Bartenders gave you Best bang for your buck. Also tried: Pork Katsu sandwich at Konbi (Was so bad!!!!!!), bubble tea from fat dragon (watered down like no other), soba noodles (the soggiest things on earth), and margaritas just OK - if you want strong, stick with the regular than the watermelon. read more

Coachella - Lobster Mac and cheese - Festivals Near Me - Indio, California

BEYCHELLA (Weekend 2) Baby!!!! Bucket list, CHEEEECK!!! I mean, where the heck do I start?! There is so much to unpack here and my ADD won't let me be great! Ok, I'll list: First, let's talk about the faves: -Outstanding in the Field Coachella... it was friggin AMAZEBALLS and totally worth the splurge-- $225 add on! (Google it) Jim, owner and chef is a real cowboy-doll! -"Shuttle Passing" is the way to go and totally saved us a ton of hassle not having to deal with transportation to and from! -The photo ops, the great FOOD (it's truly a culinary experience), and art are endless and my dreams came true! -The Amex, HP, and SPG tents were lifesavers to beat the heat! Thanks to my SPG membership and our visit to the SPG tent to eat popsicles and recharge our phones, we scored a surprise free VIP band upgrade for the weekend! Talk about feeling faint and then screaming at the top of your lungs!!! Those bands are friggin' $999 each! Read MORE on that experience here: Free #VIP #Beychella Upgrade, who dis? #YESJesusLovesMe ... When you and Dana are sitting in the corner, on the floor of the @spg elite tent eating popsicles, and Megan aka #CoachellaFairyGodAngel randomly approaches you with casual conversation and then asks to cut your general admission bands off to upgrade you to full access VIP for the rest of the weekend, you ask if you're being Punk'd, break out in a full sweat and almost cry and/or faint! #FAVOR That's $999 per band, y'all! #serendipity #TeamUs #WontHe #ThanksStarwood -The infamous Ferris wheel is totally worth the ride photo op as it is air conditioned and and you can get views of the entire festival! Sidebar: Amex gave cardholders a free ride for the member and 3 friends. -And last, but certainly not least... BEYONCÉ!!!! Seeing all the artists was great, but y'all--BEYYOOONNNCCCEEEEE!!!! That concert experience from VIP was epic and totally why I came! I got my entire life! I've been eyeing Coachella for years, and just when I thought I may be getting too old for a full weekend in the desert (and not be carried out on a stretcher from heat exhaustion), Beyoncé headlines it! For me, this was THE best year to be in attendance and I'm so glad I waited for the perfect moment to strike. Cons: Nada, zilch, zero! Pack on your 70 SPF sunscreen, wear clinical strength deodorant, grab a water bottle and sunnies, take a bandana for dust, wear close-toed shoes, eat a churro, and prepare to get your ENTIRE life! BEYCHELLA or BUST!!!! read more

I really enjoyed Coachella this year! It was my first time. I went weekend 2 2024. I would say I was pretty disappointed in the surprise guests we had compared to weekend 1. I had read online that they often are comparable, and I know weekends typically switch off with the better guests. Kid Cudi was a great and amazing addition, but when weekend 1 has Kesha, Justin Bieber, Billie Eillish, Asap Rocky, and Childish Gambino it feels like a rip off. The tent camping is tough, I would recommend only if you fly, pack light, but it was more spacious and quiet than car camping. I have also heard the food was more expensive this year than last year, most things ranging from $15-25. Loved the sets, loved the performers, loved the aesthetic and all the props. Will definitely go back. :) read more

This review is long over due. Lol I think 4 years of research or so. This last year is most likely the last year I attend this festival. They have made so many changes and not all for the best. There use to be so many more places I can get alcohol at the festival but it's super limited now. I usually get artist or artist guest passes and they don't sell nor let u bring in the drink that you buy from other areas. It is not as fun as it use to be previous years but I totally understand. It has grown to prob be the biggest festival and most lucrative in the US. Try it once if you have never gone. It's an experience, just not much my style anymore. read more

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