Overview
Coachella (formally the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival) was co-founded in 1999 by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen and is produced by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. It stages multi-genre music across multiple outdoor stages at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, alongside large-scale art installations.
2027 dual-weekend schedule
Official and major-press confirmation places Weekend One on April 9–11, 2027 and Weekend Two on April 16–18, 2027. Coachella’s advance-sale materials state both weekends feature the same lineup, art, food, and activities. Festival passes are valid only for the weekend purchased.
Venue
The festival is held at the Empire Polo Club, commonly listed at 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201. Wikipedia records coordinates near 33.678°N, 116.234°W for the site.
Access & age policy
Official 2027 advance-sale information states the festival is all ages, with children age 5 and under free. Advance-sale payment plans (for example, $899 down with a flat plan fee) were published for 2027 passes; live GA dollar tiers should be confirmed on coachella.com because tier pricing changes as inventory sells.
Related festivals
Goldenvoice also produces stagecoach festival on the same Empire Polo Club grounds. For another large California desert electronic-leaning weekend comparison, see ultra music festival (Miami) or electric daisy carnival edc las vegas.
Metrics
| Founded Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days |
Descriptors
| Genre Focus | Multi-genre · rock · pop · hip-hop · electronic · arts |
|---|---|
| Format | In-person · outdoor · two identical weekends |
| Season | Spring (April) |
| Organizer | Goldenvoice (AEG Presents) |
| Start Date | 2027-04-09 |
| End Date | 2027-04-18 |
| Venue | Empire Polo Club, Indio, California |
| Edition Year | 2027 |
| Age Policy | All ages; children age 5 and under free (official 2027 advance-sale info) |
| Typical Attendance | Wikipedia lists capacity near 125,000 and estimated two-weekend totals in recent years; treat capacity figures as secondary-reported, not a 2027 official published total. |
Frequently asked questions
When is Coachella 2027?
Coachella 2027 is scheduled for two weekends: April 9–11 and April 16–18, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Are both Coachella weekends the same?
Yes. Official Coachella advance-sale materials state both weekends feature the same lineup, art, food, and activities. Passes are valid only for the weekend purchased.
Where is Coachella held?
Coachella is held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California (Coachella Valley), commonly addressed as 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201.
Is Coachella all ages?
Official 2027 advance-sale information states the festival is all ages, and children age 5 and under are free.
Who produces Coachella?
Coachella is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. It was co-founded in 1999 by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen.
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