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Coachella weekend is here!
On Friday, April 11, the three-day Coachella music festival will kick off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, bringing thousands of music lovers, celebrities and influencers alike together for a weekend of amazing performances and parties.
From this year’s most anticipated sets to the hottest parties, here’s PEOPLE’s guide to making the most out of the weekend.
When is Coachella?
The festival takes place over two weekends: April 11 to 13, and April 18 to 20.
Who is performing?
This year’s Coachella lineup will feature performances by headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone, along with Travis Scott.
More notable performances include Missy Elliott, Charli xcx, Megan Thee Stallion, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Jennie, each performing solo, Ed Sheeran, FKA twigs, T-Pain, Tyla, Weezer, Zedd, Jimmy Eat World, The Marías and more.
See the full lineup and set breakdown here.
What else is happening on the festival grounds?
This year, Aperol is returning to Coachella with its famous Piazza. Located at the heart of the general admission area, the Piazza is a vibrant Italian oasis adorned in Aperol orange. Here, friends can gather and relax while celebrating Italy’s No. 1 cocktail.
Attendees can enjoy lively interactive experiences like photo moments and digital trivia for a chance to win exclusive prizes. In addition to the Aperol Spritz Piazza, Aperol can be found at the Aperol Ape in the VIP Rose Garden and the Aperol Spritz Bar in the 12 Peaks VIP Area
“Aperol has always been about bringing people together and creating moments of joy,” said Allison Varone, Campari America’s Head of Marketing. “For our third year at Coachella, we wanted to create a space where festival-goers can immerse themselves in the spirit of Aperol. The new experience in the Aperol Spritz Piazza is our way of offering something spontaneous and exciting every day, making Coachella 2025 even more memorable for everyone who joins the joy.”
Now in its 10th year of partnership with Coachella, AMEX is returning to the desert for an interactive experience where card members — and up to three guests — can personalize select merch items with festival-inspired charms. There will also be an interactive photo booth and a custom dart game where guests can win prizes by Cake Monkey Bakery and Hi-Chew.
In addition, there will also be a retro fridge filled with Coca Cola for guests to enjoy and, in partnership with Pinterest, card members can create a one-of-a-kind mood board using Pinterest’s collage feature.
Similarly, this year’s festival will feature an exclusive Pinterest installation designed by Ramisha Sattar where guests can immerse themselves in a world of Pinterest trends and collages, then try out the trends with the help of on-site stylists and makeup artists.
Pinterest will highlight festival trends on its Pop Culture profile, offering the chance to discover and shop Coachella-inspired looks.
Heineken is also returning to the festival this year with its iconic Heineken House. This hub will feature headlining performances by musicians like Pusha T, Afrojack, Cordae and more across both weekends.
Bringing beats and brews to the festival, this year’s Heineken House will feature vinyl record elements creating a “listening bar” style atmosphere, providing guests with an oasis on festival grounds. See the full lineup here.
Meanwhile, Always and Tampax is bringing their House of Flow to the festival grounds. Located near the Indio Market, the House of Flow will save festival-goers on their period with a premium bathroom experience, a roster of female DJs playing upbeat and empowering music, a hydration station and a claw machine where guests can play for a chance to win free Always Pocket Flexfoam and Tampax Compact.
During weekend one of Coachella, The New Bar will return for its third year as the official non-alcoholic partner with two bars fully stocked with non alcoholic beverages like beer, wine and rtd alternatives from brands including Almave, Recess Zero Proof, Free AF, French Bloom wines, Optimist Botanicals and more.
The drinks will also be offered at Outstanding in the Field, which will set its long table for the 10th year in a row in the tranquil hideaway of the VIP Rose Garden. The four-course, seated family-style meal is the ultimate experience, cooked by a myriad of renowned local and global chefs that rotate each night. This year’s lineup of chefs includes Silvia Barban of LaRina, Diego Argoti of Estrano and Tara Monsod of ANIMAE and Le Coq for weekend one.
Last but not least, Takis is making its debut in the desert and turning up the heat with an immersive, multi-sensory lounge for festival-goers featuring an intensometer, graffiti wall, fashion gallery, music station and flash mirror photo opp.
What parties are happening?
The fun continues outside of the grounds on each day of the festival.
Friday, April 11
Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is bringing their Outpost back to Indio for a one day only event starting at 1 p.m. With a 1970s Autocamp theme, the event (presented by The h.wood Group) will feature a set by DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak) and exclusive festival merch.
Along with signature 818 cocktails, guests will be able to sip on cans of Kendall’s sister Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter Vodka Soda. Kendall’s bestie Hailey Baldwin Bieber’s rhode will also have a presence at the event, as will Postmates, Califia Farms, Skechers, CELSIUS Energy, Good American, ONE/SIZE, Saint James Iced Tea, HydroJug, QUAY, Business & Pleasure Co., Late July Snacks, Uber One and more.
“818 has always been about bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable moments over delicious 818 cocktails,” Kendall said in a statement. “With this year’s Outpost, we’re kicking off festival weekend with good friends, great music, and of course, 818 Tequila.”
Also during the day on Friday is the Gallery Desert House, an immersive celebration of music, culture, fashion and beauty running through Sunday. The event will feature a GRWM studio, high-energy pool parties, specialty workouts and more experiences from brands including PATRÓN EL ALTO Tequila, Raw Sugar, Hunter Boots, Vince Camuto, High Noon, Josh Wines and Frye. Throughout the weekend, guests like Dylan Efron, Tyga and Brianna LaPaglia are expected to stop by.
In the evening, TAO, Revolve and Palm Tree Club will keep the party going at the invite-only Friday Night in the Desert, featuring a performance by Sofi Tukker.
NYLON House will also make a splashy return with an ocean-themed party. Presented by Ulta Beauty, the event will feature a star-studded guest list, as well as a performance by Dove Cameron and DJ sets by James Hype and Austin Millz.
Passes, meanwhile, will be hosting Night Zero, an exclusive Coachella kickoff party featuring a lineup of top DJs. The party has drawn the likes of Paris Hilton, Alix Earle and John Summit in years past.
Saturday, April 12
Revolve Festival is returning for its eighth year of fun and fashion in Thermal, Calif. This year’s Desert Mirage-themed festival will feature an all-star lineup of performances by Lil Wayne, Tyga, Uncle Waffles and Gelo, as well as DJ sets from Hunny Bee, DJ Lex, Quinn Blake and special guest Cardi B.
“Every year, we aim to deliver a lineup featuring the best of the best artists in the game, and this year is no exception,” Raissa Gerona, Chief Brand Officer of Revolve Group Inc., said in a statement. “We’re excited to bring an incredible mix of performers, making this our best festival yet. Revolve Festival continues to raise the bar, and we can’t wait to bring unparalleled energy to the desert.”
Along with the performances, Revolve Festival will feature activations from brands like Affirm, who will provide guests with exclusive deals, and Vivrelle, which will give guests a chance to win luxury designer accessories by playing carnival games.
Guests will also enjoy gifted products from beauty brands including Ole Henriksen, Bask Suncare, Perelel Health, and NOYZ Fragrance. Additionally, a K-Beauty World convenience mart will feature products from Mixsoon, Rael Beauty, I’m From, Sungboon Editor, Some by Mi and Tocobo.
Beverage offerings will include Sprinter Vodka Soda, 818 Tequila, a full portfolio of Heineken brews, Alix Earle’s SipMARGS, BODYARMOR FLASH I.V. and LaCroix. The Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld-led Sinners will have a sleek bar activation with cocktails inspired by the upcoming film from Ryan Coogler.
Food options will include bites from Irv’s Burgers, Yeastie Boys x Prince St Pizza, Raising Cane’s, Hot Girls Pickles, Beignet Box and more.
Following a successful debut last year, Goldenvoice, the creators behind Coachella, are bringing back their Goldenvoice Surf Club to the Palm Springs Surf Club. The two-day event kicks off during the day on Saturday, and it’ll return again for weekend two of Coachella on April 19.
At the Goldenvoice Surf Club, a vast amphitheater stage extends into the venue’s wave pool area. As guests listen to Saturday’s stacked lineup of performers including Sammy Virji, Chris Lorenzo, Fcukers and ATRIP, they can also drift along a lazy river, plunge down waterslides and unwind in luxury cabanas.
For a third year, Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Poosh is returning to the desert for their adult summer camp, Camp Poosh.
The Camp Poosh estate will serve as home base for an exclusive group of tastemakers throughout the weekend, culminating in an invite-only party on Saturday featuring immersive brand activations, wellness touchpoints, and various performances, including a headlining set by Heidi Montag.
Also returning for a third year, Sonic Desert will once again host its invite-only soirée at a 20-acre estate minutes away from the festival grounds. Presented by Orange Cream Coca-Cola, this event will bring together celebrities and influencers for live music and interactive art installations. There will also be a VIP lounge hosted by Coca-Cola that offers unique orange cream floats alongside premium beverages.
Sonic Desert is supported by sponsors including Topo Chico, Roland, SmartWater, Vitaminwater, 21 Seeds Tequila, Bulleit Whiskey, Coachella Valley Volkswagen, Empress Gin 1908, Drip IV, Smart Swimsuits and Velvee.
Beyond the festival, Interscope and Capitol Records will be bringing their artists together for an exclusive, invitation-only party in Palm Springs. Now in its ninth year, the event has become known as one of the most highly anticipated parties of the weekend, attended by artists like Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Camila Cabello, Machine Gun Kelly and Benny Blanco in the past.
Guests at Interscope and Capitol Records’ party this year will be able to enjoy giveaways and experiences from mixsoon, Starbucks, smartwater, 5 Gum, and American Express. They’ll also get to try premium cocktails crafted by PATRÓN Tequila, as well as beverages from Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop and High Noon Vodka Iced Tea.
At night, Neon Carnival returns for its 14th year. Hosted at the Desert International Horse Park, Neon Carnival will once again transform its three-football-field-sized all-grass playground into an immersive neon-lit wonderland with carnival games and amusement park rides.
Founded by Brent Bolthouse and produced by Jeffrey Best of Best Events, Neon Carnival will feature performances from Charly Jordan and Chase B & Friends, as well as a headlining set from DJ Pee .Wee and a surprise special guest.
“We’re excited to be bringing back our friend Anderson .Paak for an incredible performance and are planning a few more surprises throughout the night,” Bolthouse said in a statement.
Guests will enjoy PATRÓN EL ALTO cocktails, with Ghost Energy, Nütrl Vodka Seltzers, LaCroix and PathWater rounding out the beverage options.
Sunday, April 13
Sara Landry, Rico Nasty, VTSS and Kitty CA$H are amongst the artists on the second day of Goldenvoice Surf Club’s performance lineup.
In the evening, the weekend will be capped with the invite-only ZENYARA Desert Nights by Dorsia, featuring PATRÓN EL ALTO cocktails.
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