Stagecoach Festival
- Dates
- Apr 23 to 25, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Empire Polo Club
- Price
- $549 to $599Payment plan available
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 24, 2026
Stagecoach Festival returns to Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA, Apr 23 to 25, 2027, with Brothers Osborne, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Cameron Whitcomb, plus 54 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Stagecoach is the country-music companion to Coachella, staged on the same Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio the following weekend and widely billed as the biggest country festival in the United States. Across three April days it pairs a top-tier country and country-adjacent bill with a full desert-camping scene, RV and glamping options, line-dancing halls, a barbecue competition and Guy Fieri's ever-popular Smokehouse. The blend of marquee headliners, honky-tonk atmosphere and Coachella Valley scenery is the core of its appeal.
How it works
Every pass is a single wristband for all three days. General admission starts at $549 in Tier 1 and $599 in Tier 2, service fees included, with payment plans available. Rhinestone Saloon passes start at $974 and the Corral Standing Pit at $1,899. The venue opens at 1pm, the festival ends by midnight, and free day parking runs from noon to 2am. Entry needs a physical photo ID. Coolers, outside food and drink, tents and umbrellas are prohibited, while low lawn chairs, blankets and empty plastic bottles are allowed.
Who it suits
It suits country fans who want a big weekend of top-line country acts with camping, line dancing and barbecue on offer. All ages are welcome and kids 10 and under are free in general admission, though it is a large, hot desert site with long days. Fans who want shade, seating or a closer view can choose the Rhinestone Saloon or Corral options.
What people love
The performances and their energy are the clear high point, with even casual country listeners reporting they left with new appreciation for the artists, and organization and security at the 80,000-capacity site drawing praise from some attendees. The town-to-site bus transfers are repeatedly described as well run. The complaints, however, are loud and consistent: many find the festival very expensive for what it delivers, with reports of high beer and food prices and, in the harshest reviews, cold and poor-quality food. Long walking distances to and inside the venue, lengthy lines at bars, food stands and restrooms, and toilet trailers left without paper are recurring gripes, alongside desert heat.
Last time around (2026)
The most recent completed edition ran in late April 2026, drawing about 80,000 fans a day to Indio for headline sets from Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone. The weekend's defining moment was weather: high winds swept the grounds mid-evening and forced organizers to temporarily evacuate the site while Marshmello was performing, though the festival recovered to a high-energy finish and the storm became part of the story attendees took home.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Stagecoach Festival?
Most people reach Stagecoach by car or by shuttle from a hotel somewhere in the Coachella Valley. Drivers use the day lots beside the polo grounds, which open around midday; once they fill, cars are sent to an off-site park-and-ride, so arriving early saves time. The gates are busiest from about 4pm to 7pm on Friday and Saturday, when traffic and bag searches slow everyone down. Shuttles run dedicated routes and drop off closest to the entrance, which suits anyone planning to drink. After the last set the rideshare stand is slowest between midnight and 2:30am, so expect a wait or leave a little early. Visitors from out of state can fly into Palm Springs, Los Angeles or Ontario and finish the trip by shuttle or car. 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
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Intercity coach service to the Indio Greyhound station at 83100 Indio Blvd, Indio, CA (about 3 miles from Empire Polo Club per the festival's own Getting Here page); combine with a taxi/rideshare for the final leg to the venue.
Book / infoSunLine's local routes (including Route 8, North Indio-Coachella-Thermal-Mecca) stop within roughly a mile of Empire Polo Club, at Ave 48/Jackson St and Hwy 111/Monroe St. IMPORTANT CAVEAT: no SunLine route was confirmed to serve Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) itself, the festival's own Getting Here page lists SunLine only as a general contact/resource, not an airport connector. This mode is realistic for attendees already staying in the Coachella Valley, not as a door-to-door PSP option; a taxi/rideshare leg into the SunBus network would be needed first.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Round-trip shuttle service between Stagecoach and various local locations throughout the Coachella Valley. Departures to the festival run 1:00pm-8:00pm each day; return service ends 60 minutes after the music ends each night. Official page describes it as the best transportation choice for attendees not camping on-site.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
On departure from the festival, an official designated rideshare stand operates at Ave. 49 and Monroe St., open Fri-Sun 12pm-3am, with the festival's own site warning 'expect the highest wait times between 12am-2:30am each night.' Yellow Cab of the Desert also serves the area; a Friends & Family (non-rideshare) pickup point is separately designated at Ave. 52 and Madison St.
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, first-come/first-served, per the official Getting Here page. A paid 'Preferred Parking' pass can be purchased in advance 'while supplies last'.. Once on-site lots fill, attendees are directed to a nearby off-site, free park & ride lot served by shuttle, per the official page.
🚙 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?
Stagecoach visitors split into two camps. Campers settle into the Resort beside the polo grounds, where car sites, RV lots and furnished glamping keep the gates close and let guests come and go between camp and the festival. Everyone else books a room somewhere in the Coachella Valley and relies on a shuttle or rideshare to reach the entrance, often through a hotel and pass bundle that includes the transfer. Rooms are in demand over festival weekend, so choose a base early. Check out each of the options below.
Is there camping at Stagecoach Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Camping site types 2
$81/night + Transient Occupancy Tax ($324 total for the 3-night festival weekend); 10'x30' site, vehicle parked with tent pitched adjacent; 4 Resort wristbands per site; max 4 attendees per site (children under 10 not counted). Extends the live file's camping.types 'car' entry with these specifics.
20'x50' powered sites, 50amp/30amp. Lot 8 & Lot 5 Reserved: $462.25/night (~$1,849 total, taxes included per official listing), spot reservable at purchase. Lot 10, 4B & 7: $412.25/night (~$1,649 total). 8 Resort wristbands per site; max 8 attendees (children under 10 not counted). Extends the live file's camping.types 'rv-hookups' entry with these specifics.
Where can I stay near Stagecoach Festival?
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
Late April on the Empire Polo Club grounds means strong sun, dust and a wind that can turn up after dark.
Full rule
Backpacks up to 18 x 13 x 8.5 inches; purses and handbags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Banned: coolers, tents, tarps, sleeping bags, flashlights, selfie sticks, tripods, professional cameras (detachable lens), outside food and drink.
Full rule
Parasols up to 23 inches long and 32 inches wide open, with a non-metal handle and no telescoping pole. Misters must be plastic, personal size and empty.
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
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Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Stagecoach Festival 2027?
Apr 23 to 25, 2027
Who is playing Stagecoach Festival 2027?
57 acts are announced; the full lineup is on this page.
How much are Stagecoach Festival tickets?
$549 to $599 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Stagecoach Festival held?
Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA.