Coachella
- Dates
- Apr 9 to 18, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Empire Polo Club
- Price
- $549 to $699Payment plan available
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 24, 2026
Coachella returns to Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA, Apr 9 to 18, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a large multi-genre music festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. It runs over two weekends, April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18, 2027, and the organizer plans the same lineup on both weekends apart from its newest stage, Quasar. Produced by Goldenvoice, it has run since 1999 and spans pop, rock, hip-hop and electronic music across several stages. Fans can camp on site, and the organizer's documentary Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert traces the festival's history.
How it works
Passes cover all three days of one weekend. General admission has run in three price tiers, from $549 to $699 depending on weekend and tier, with service fees included and a payment plan starting at $49 down. Advance-sale passes are no longer available, and the organizer offers a waitlist and official resale. Music finishes around 1am on Friday and Saturday and midnight on Sunday, set times appear on the festival app a couple of days before, and no chairs are allowed.
Who it suits
Coachella suits people who want a big-name, multi-genre lineup and are comfortable with desert heat, long days and large crowds. The festival is all ages, with children aged five and under free on general admission, and campers must be 18 or older. Those who want a base on site can add car camping from $40 a night or shuttle passes, and the organizer advises arriving several hours early.
What people love
Attendees who post about Coachella talk first about the music and the people. Returning fans describe a weekend as "magical", single sets that melted their minds, and late-night tents with "low production, good music, good vibes". Strangers who connect in a crowd often stay together for the rest of the night, and veterans say the site is big enough that if one crowd is not for you there are always others to find.
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Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Coachella on Spotify.
Lineup
2027 lineup expected between November 2026 and January 2027. Sign up and we email you the day it drops. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Coachella?
Most people reach Coachella by car, rideshare or the festival shuttle, and the approach to the Indio polo grounds is the part that catches first-timers out. The organizer advises arriving several hours early, following the signs and traffic staff, and carpooling, with a shuttle named as the easiest and fastest way in and out. Cars are directed in real time, roads are closed and rerouted around the site, there is no event parking on Thursday, and vehicles left in day parking overnight are towed. Rideshare has its own pick-up and drop-off lot away from the parking fields, with shade and phone charging while you wait. Check out each of the options below.
Nearest airport PSP.
By car
The nearest major airport is PSP, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
The nearest active rail station is Palm Springs (PSN), an unstaffed platform served only by the thrice-weekly Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle and located about 8 miles north of downtown Palm Springs, roughly 30 miles from the venue, so a car/rideshare leg is unavoidable. Indio's own rail station closed in October 1998, and the 2019-funded temporary Amtrak festival platform for Indio was canceled in 2020. Amtrak otherwise serves Indio only via a Thruway motorcoach stop (82120 Highway 111). A niche option for rail-first travelers, not a practical airport connector.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Intercity coach to the Indio Bus Station at 83100 Indio Blvd, Indio, CA 92201 ('Bus will board in front of the Greyhound building on the northeast side of the parking lot nearest to the train tracks'), about 3 miles from Empire Polo Club per the festival FAQ's nearest-stop note; additional regional stops at Palm Springs North (6600 N Indian Canyon Dr) and Desert Hot Springs. Combine with a taxi/rideshare for the final leg to the venue.
Book / infoSunLine has two stops 'a short walk from the terminal' at PSP (El Cielo at Kirk Douglas Way, and Tahquitz Canyon Way at Civic Drive, served by Route 4) per the airport's official site, and its Indio routes stop within roughly a mile of Empire Polo Club (Ave 48/Jackson St, Hwy 111/Monroe St). However there is NO one-seat airport-to-venue ride, PSP to Indio requires transfers across the local network, and the festival's own FAQ lists the nearest bus stop as downtown Indio, approximately 3 miles from the venue. Realistic for attendees already staying in the Coachella Valley, not as a door-to-door PSP option.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Official festival shuttle network with 12 named 2027 stops (hotel clusters across Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs Convention Center) plus Park & Ride locations, running show days both weekends. IMPORTANT: no stop serves Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) itself, the closest stop to PSP is the Palm Springs Convention Center, a taxi/rideshare hop from the terminal. Any Line shuttles end outbound service one hour after the music stops. A separate official LAX Shuttle runs from Los Angeles International Airport both weekends to 4 locations including the Coachella Campgrounds, JW Marriott Desert Springs, La Quinta Resort & Club and Renaissance Palm Springs ('pick up at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and return service right back'); 2027 LAX and Scheduled Departure shuttle pricing was still marked 'Coming Soon' as of October 2026.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft both operate at PSP, 'Follow signage to the designated area for rideshare pickups at the south end of the terminal in the commercial lane' per the airport's own site, which also lists three licensed taxi operators and a possible $25 flat-fare option for eligible trips. At the festival, rideshare drop-off/pick-up is the dedicated lot at Ave. 49 and Monroe St. (Lot 1D), Friday-Sunday 11am-3am, with shade and phone charging while you wait; taxis must use the Friends & Family zone on show days. Thursday camping arrivals use Lot 2A (9am-2am). The longest rideshare waits are between midnight and 2:30am. Drop-off and pick-up on Friday to Sunday is at the Lot 13 toll booths, Avenue 52 and Madison, and pedestrians are not allowed on Monroe between Avenues 49 and 52 or on Madison between Avenues 50 and 52.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost General day parking is free. Preferred Parking is $299 for all three days. Camping Companion Parking (weekend overnight parking for campers) is $210, with a payment plan available. Day parking is not guaranteed ('as per capacity restrictions'); press guides report main lots can fill by mid-afternoon with overflow directed to farther off-site lots. Preferred Parking is advance-purchase, no entry after 10pm, vehicle size limit 8.5' x 16', enter via Ave 49/Monroe St.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PSP
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Most people choose between sleeping at the festival and sleeping in the valley. Campers pitch in lots right beside the polo grounds, which keeps late nights simple, though the lots are large enough that the organizer recommends comfortable shoes for the walk. Everyone else takes a room in one of the valley towns and rides the festival shuttle from a nearby hotel cluster, or drives and parks each day. Shuttles stop running an hour after the music ends, so plan the end of the night around the last ride. Check out each of the options below.
Is there camping at Coachella?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
All car camping sites are 30'x10', one vehicle per site required (passenger cars, trucks or vans only). 2027 pricing per official passes page: Standard Car Camping $40/night ($160 total + TOT), Preferred $105/night ($420 + TOT), Preferred Front Row $130/night ($520 + TOT), Powered (Lot 5B, with outlet) $155/night ($620 + TOT). Group Car Camping (new for 2026) 10-20 spots in Lot 5A. Extends the live file's camping.types 'car' entry.
Vans book as ordinary car camping, allowed vehicles are 'Passenger cars, trucks or vans only', subject to the same 30'x10' site and no-running-water/toilet rules; no separate van tier or pricing exists.
Where can I stay near Coachella?
Budget stays 4
82333 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA 92201
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates44301 Sun Gold Street, Indio, CA 92201
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates82275 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA 92201
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates82195 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA 92201
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
48630 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates82297 Indio Boulevard, Indio, CA 92201
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates84096 Indio Springs Drive, Indio, CA 92203
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
1300 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates67711 30th Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates400 South Hermosa Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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What to bring
A three-day desert festival with music running to about 1am on Friday and Saturday, so the kit that matters is shade, a bag that fits the size box and a phone plan.
Full rule
A medium backpack is no bigger than 18 x 13 x 8.5 inches fully packed. Fanny packs and hip bags are allowed. Hydration packs must be empty, plastic only, 2 litres or less.
Full rule
A parasol must be no more than 23 inches long and 32 inches wide when open, with a non-metal stem and handle. Sunscreen must be non-aerosol; aerosol is banned. Misters must be plastic, personal size and empty.
Full rule
Bottles must be empty, plastic, 64 oz or less; no metal, glass, aluminum or steel. Electrolyte packets are allowed.
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
General admission is no longer available for either weekend and the GA 4-Pack is sold out. VIP is waitlist only.
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Quick answers
When is Coachella 2027?
Apr 9 to 18, 2027
Has the Coachella 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup is expected between November 2026 and January 2027. 13 acts from 2026 are listed on this page.
How much are Coachella tickets?
$549 to $699 per person, from the official ticket page. General admission is no longer available for either weekend and the GA 4-Pack is sold out. VIP is waitlist only. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Coachella held?
Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA.