🌴 Countdown to Coachella 2027
Coachella is Friday, April 9, 2027
When Is Coachella 2027?
Coachella 2027 is on Friday, April 9, 2027. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California. Known for its stunning desert setting, art installations, and star-studded lineup, it is one of the most famous music festivals in the world.
Coachella Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | Friday |
| 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Friday |
| 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Apr 9, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Apr 14, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | Apr 13, 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | Apr 12, 2030 | Friday |
About Coachella
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California. Known for its stunning desert setting, art installations, and star-studded lineup, it is one of the most famous music festivals in the world.
History & Origins of Coachella
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was first held in 1999, founded by Paul Tollett and organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. The inaugural festival was a two-day event headlined by Beck, Tool, and Rage Against the Machine. After losing money in its first year, the festival was suspended in 2000 before returning in 2001. It became an annual event in 2001 and expanded to two consecutive weekends in 2012. Held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, Coachella has grown into one of the most influential and profitable music festivals in the world, attracting around 250,000 attendees per weekend.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Coachella
- Attending sets from a diverse lineup spanning rock, hip-hop, electronic, and indie music
- Exploring large-scale interactive art installations throughout the festival grounds
- Wearing creative, bohemian, and trendy festival fashion
- Camping on-site or staying in nearby vacation rentals with friends
- Following the festival livestream on YouTube if you can't attend in person
- Discovering new artists on the smaller stages and tents
- Enjoying gourmet food and craft cocktails from curated vendors
- Watching the sunset over the polo fields during evening performances
Fun Facts About Coachella
Coachella generates over $400 million in economic impact for the Coachella Valley region.
The festival's iconic Ferris wheel stands 60 feet tall and has become a symbol of the event.
Coachella was initially conceived as a 1993 Pearl Jam concert to protest Ticketmaster's monopoly.
The festival typically sells out within hours of tickets going on sale.
Hologram technology was famously used at Coachella 2012, where a virtual Tupac Shakur appeared on stage.
Coachella's grounds span about 78 acres of the Empire Polo Club.