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| style="padding: 0.2em 0.4em; border-top: 1px solid #a2a9b1;" | Two consecutive three-day weekends in April
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| style="padding: 0.2em 0.4em; border-top: 1px solid #a2a9b1;" | [[Empire Polo Club]]<br />[[Indio, California]], U.S.
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| style="padding: 0.2em 0.4em; border-top: 1px solid #a2a9b1;" | 1999, 2001–present
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| style="padding: 0.2em 0.4em; border-top: 1px solid #a2a9b1;" | Paul Tollett, Rick Van Santen
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| style="padding: 0.2em 0.4em; border-top: 1px solid #a2a9b1;" | 250,000 (total capacity)
| style="padding: 0.3em 0.5em; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1;" | 125,000 per day (2026)
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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.
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]]. It was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999 and is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents.


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== History and Founders ==
"Coachella isn't just a festival; it's a global cultural reset that happens every April." — ''Festival Circuit Monthly''
The festival's origins trace back to a 1993 concert by [[Pearl Jam]] at the Empire Polo Club, held to boycott Ticketmaster-controlled venues. This event validated the site's viability for large-scale festivals.
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<h2 style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ff9a9e; color: #3c4043; padding-bottom: 5px;">History & Evolution</h2>
=== The Goldenvoice Era ===
The festival's roots are surprisingly rebellious. It started after [[Pearl Jam]] played the Empire Polo Club in 1993 to bypass Ticketmaster-controlled venues.
'''Paul Tollett''' and the late '''Rick Van Santen''' launched the first official Coachella in October 1999. Despite a difficult financial start, the festival returned in 2001 and eventually shifted to April to avoid peak desert heat. After Van Santen's passing in 2003, Tollett continued as the festival's primary visionary. In 2001, Goldenvoice was acquired by '''AEG Presents''', providing the financial infrastructure that allowed Coachella to grow into a global brand.


* '''1999:''' The first Coachella is held. Tickets were only $50 a day.
== 2026 Edition ==
* '''2012:''' The "Twin Weekend" format is introduced to meet overwhelming demand.
The 2026 festival marked the 25th edition of the event. It took place across two weekends: April 10–12 and April 17–19. The headlining acts were:
* '''2026:''' The festival marks its '''25th Anniversary''', solidifying its place as the longest-running major pop-culture festival in the United States.
* [[Sabrina Carpenter]]
* [[Justin Bieber]]
* [[Karol G]] (the first Latina artist to headline)


<h2 style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ff9a9e; color: #3c4043; padding-bottom: 5px;">The 2026 Experience</h2>
Additional notable performers included [[Anyma]], [[The xx]], and a special "Nine Inch Noize" set by [[Nine Inch Nails]] and [[Boys Noize]].
In 2026, the festival underwent a "Digital Desert" transformation, integrating augmented reality (AR) into the physical art installations.


=== Icon Stages ===
== Venue and Art ==
* <span style="color: #ff9a9e; font-weight: bold;">Coachella Stage:</span> The heart of the festival, hosting the biggest global stars.
The festival is famous for its 78-acre grounds and distinct performance areas:
* <span style="color: #ff9a9e; font-weight: bold;">Sahara Tent:</span> An architectural marvel of LED screens and high-intensity electronic music.
* '''Coachella Stage:''' The primary stage for major headliners.
* <span style="color: #ff9a9e; font-weight: bold;">The Quasar:</span> Introduced in 2024, this stage features extended 3+ hour sets from world-renowned DJs.
* '''Sahara Tent:''' A large structure focused on EDM and high-production visuals.
* '''The Quasar:''' A newer stage dedicated to extended DJ sets.
* '''Art Installations:''' The festival commissions massive, original sculptures every year, which have become central to the festival's identity and social media presence.


<h2 style="border-bottom: 2px solid #ff9a9e; color: #3c4043; padding-bottom: 5px;">Culture & Fashion</h2>
== See also ==
Coachella is the "Fashion Week" of the music world. The 2026 aesthetic moved away from fast-fashion toward '''"Desert Futurism"'''—blending sustainable tech-wear with classic bohemian silhouettes.
* [[Stagecoach Festival]]
* [[Goldenvoice]]
* [[Indio, California]]


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Latest revision as of 21:01, 12 April 2026

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
File:Coachella Ferris Wheel.jpg
The Empire Polo Club during the 2026 festival.
Genre Alternative rock, indie, hip hop, EDM, pop
Dates April 10–12 & 17–19, 2026
Location Empire Polo Club
Indio, California, U.S.
Years active 1999, 2001–present
Founded by Paul Tollett, Rick Van Santen
Attendance 125,000 per day (2026)
Website coachella.com

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. It was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999 and is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents.

History and Founders

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The festival's origins trace back to a 1993 concert by Pearl Jam at the Empire Polo Club, held to boycott Ticketmaster-controlled venues. This event validated the site's viability for large-scale festivals.

The Goldenvoice Era

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Paul Tollett and the late Rick Van Santen launched the first official Coachella in October 1999. Despite a difficult financial start, the festival returned in 2001 and eventually shifted to April to avoid peak desert heat. After Van Santen's passing in 2003, Tollett continued as the festival's primary visionary. In 2001, Goldenvoice was acquired by AEG Presents, providing the financial infrastructure that allowed Coachella to grow into a global brand.

2026 Edition

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The 2026 festival marked the 25th edition of the event. It took place across two weekends: April 10–12 and April 17–19. The headlining acts were:

Additional notable performers included Anyma, The xx, and a special "Nine Inch Noize" set by Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize.

Venue and Art

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The festival is famous for its 78-acre grounds and distinct performance areas:

  • Coachella Stage: The primary stage for major headliners.
  • Sahara Tent: A large structure focused on EDM and high-production visuals.
  • The Quasar: A newer stage dedicated to extended DJ sets.
  • Art Installations: The festival commissions massive, original sculptures every year, which have become central to the festival's identity and social media presence.

See also

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