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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
File:Coachella Ferris Wheel.jpg The iconic Ferris wheel at the Empire Polo Club
Genre	Alternative rock, indie rock, hip hop, electronic dance music, pop music
Dates	Two consecutive three-day weekends in April
Location	Empire Polo Club Indio, California, U.S.
Years active	1999, 2001–present
Founded by	Paul Tollett, Rick Van Santen
Attendance	250,000 (total capacity)
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. Co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999, it is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents.

"Coachella isn't just a festival; it's a global cultural reset that happens every April." — Festival Circuit Monthly

History & Evolution

The festival's roots are surprisingly rebellious. It started after Pearl Jam played the Empire Polo Club in 1993 to bypass Ticketmaster-controlled venues.

1999: The first Coachella is held. Tickets were only $50 a day.
2012: The "Twin Weekend" format is introduced to meet overwhelming demand.
2026: The festival marks its 25th Anniversary, solidifying its place as the longest-running major pop-culture festival in the United States.

The 2026 Experience

In 2026, the festival underwent a "Digital Desert" transformation, integrating augmented reality (AR) into the physical art installations.

Icon Stages

Coachella Stage: The heart of the festival, hosting the biggest global stars.
Sahara Tent: An architectural marvel of LED screens and high-intensity electronic music.
The Quasar: Introduced in 2024, this stage features extended 3+ hour sets from world-renowned DJs.

Culture & Fashion

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.

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