Social media is filled with posts related to the Coachella music festival held in California, which is considered the most prestigious festival of its kind in the United States and beyond.
From humble beginnings in the 90s, they have achieved worldwide prominence. Coachella is an annual music and arts festival that takes place in the California desert, in the city of Indio, at the Empire Polo Club.
The festival began in 1999 and was founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen.
Coachella peaked in the 2010s
The first Coachella festival was held in October 1999, organized by Goldenvoice and AEG.
At the time, organizing a large, multi-day festival in the desert heat seemed like a bad idea.
Artists such as Beck, Tool and Rage Against the Machine performed, and the festival attracted around 25 people per day.
Despite good reviews, the festival suffered financial losses, so in 2000 it was not even held.
- YouTube www.youtube.com
It returned in 2001 as a smaller, one-day event and slowly began to recover.
In the early 2000s, Coachella began to evolve and define itself.
It once again becomes a multi-day festival and introduces elements that will become its hallmark - camping, art installations, and a mix of different musical genres.
One of the key moments was Daft Punk's 2006 performance of the legendary song "Pyramid", which many consider to be one of the best performances ever. live, of electronic music of all time.
By the end of the decade, the festival had grown significantly - both in terms of attendance and cultural impact.
The 2010s were Coachella's golden age, and in 2012 a second weekend was introduced due to high demand.
Over the years, stars such as Prince, Paul McCartney, Beyonce, Madonna, Kanye West, Radiohead, Bad Bunny, Drake, Billie Eilish and many others have performed at Coachella.
- YouTube www.youtube.com
Over more than two decades, Coachella has grown from an alternative music event into a global cultural phenomenon that brings together diverse genres - from rock and indie music to hip-hop and electronic scenes - with large-scale art installations and spectacular productions.
This year's edition, which is also the 25th in a row, will be held from April 10 to 12 and then from April 17 to 19, 2026.
Interest in the festival has grown over the years, and in recent years it has been very large - tickets sell out in a very short time, confirming Coachella's status as one of the most prestigious music events in the world.
From humble beginnings in the late 90s to the status of a global spectacle, Coachella has become a symbol of modern festival culture.
The events take place in the California desert.
When it comes to prices, the basic ticket (General Admission – GA), which allows entry to all three days of the festival, ranged from $549 to $699. VIP tickets cost from $1,199 to $1,399.
Since official tickets sold out very quickly, prices on resale platforms are going up to over $1,500.
Resale tickets cost more than $1,500
The festival attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year and is estimated to generate $800 million in revenue. /Telegraph/
