Coachella is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley on the Colorado Desert.

It was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999 and is organised by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. The event features musical artists from many genres of music, including rock, pop, indie, hip hop and electronic dance music as well as art installations and sculptures.

Coachella showcases popular and established musical artists as well as emerging artists and reunited groups. It is one of the largest, most famous and most profitable music festivals in the United States and the world.

Why is Coachella so famous?

Coachella is famous for providing surprises from Justin Bieber making his comeback appearance during Ariana Grande performance, to 2Pac’s hologram resurrection during Dr Dre’s set: the possibilities are endless.

Why do they call it Coachella?

The origin of the name Coachella is unclear. Some locals believe it was a misspelling if Conchilla, a Spanish word for the small white snail shells found in the Valley’s sandy soil, vestiges of a lake that dried up over 3000 years ago. Coachella became a city in 1946.

How much does it cost to go to Coachella?

Coachella’s general admission tier one tickets will cost $449, tier two tickets will cost $474, and tier three tickets will cost $499.

VIP tier one tickets will cost $929, tier two tickets will cost $999 and tier three $1049. Camping tickets start from $102 while ready-to-go accommodations prices start from $2331.