Editing Coachella Festival

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| colspan="2" style="text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1;" | [[File:Coachella_Ferris_Wheel.jpg|280px]]<br /><small>The iconic Ferris wheel at the Empire Polo Club</small>
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! style="text-align: left; background: #eaecf0;" | Location
| [[Empire Polo Club]], [[Indio, California]], U.S.
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! style="text-align: left; background: #eaecf0;" | Years active
| 1999, 2001–present
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! style="text-align: left; background: #eaecf0;" | Genre
| [[Alternative rock|Rock]], [[Indie rock|Indie]], [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[EDM]], [[Pop music|Pop]]
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! style="text-align: left; background: #eaecf0;" | Attendance
| 250,000 (2026 total)
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! style="text-align: left; background: #eaecf0;" | Website
| [https://www.coachella.com coachella.com]
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The '''Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival''' (commonly known as '''Coachella''') is an annual music and arts festival held at the [[Empire Polo Club]] in [[Indio, California]]. Co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999, it is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents.

== History ==
The origins of Coachella date back to a 1993 concert that [[Pearl Jam]] performed at the Empire Polo Club while boycotting venues controlled by Ticketmaster. The show's success validated the site's viability for large-scale events.

* '''Inaugural Year (1999):''' The first festival was held in October 1999.
* '''The Spring Shift (2001):''' After skipping 2000, the festival returned in April 2001 to avoid the extreme desert heat. 
* '''25th Anniversary (2026):''' In 2026, Coachella celebrated its 25th anniversary with headliners [[Sabrina Carpenter]], [[Justin Bieber]], and [[Karol G]].

== Venue and Logistics ==
The festival takes place on the 78-acre main grounds of the Empire Polo Club. Because Indio is in a desert environment, temperatures often exceed 100°F (38°C) during the day.

=== Stages and Tents ===
* '''Coachella Stage:''' The main stage for the largest headliners.
* '''Sahara Tent:''' Known for massive LED displays and EDM.
* '''Sonora:''' An indoor, air-conditioned stage focusing on punk and Latin rock.

== Art and Culture ==
Beyond music, Coachella is a major showcase for visual arts and large-scale installations. It also remains a significant driver of global fashion trends, popularized by "festival style" aesthetics.

== References ==
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[[Category:Music festivals in California]]
[[Category:Indio, California]]