The iconic 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to Indio, California – and it’s about time! So save the date for Friday, APRIL 11! Headlining this year’s event are global music icons Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott, promising an electrifying atmosphere for festival-goers. With a lineup featuring over 150 artists and bands, the festival will run over two weekends, with the second weekend commencing on April 18.
For the first time in two years, this year’s festival will be going back to the usual home of the Empire Polo Club. Prepare yourself for an eclectic mix of performances on four different stages! Attendees will be treated to a rhythmic, high energy blend of genres and styles. This can’t-miss list brilliantly features the familiar and the fresh, just like the festival’s sparkling reputation foretold.
Schedule Highlights
Among the notable performances, Weezer is set to take the stage on Saturday, April 11, at 3:10 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on the Mojave Stage. This all-time classic rock band is sure to bring down the house on one of the most stacked bills of artists ever assembled. Ed Sheeran will follow suit on Saturday, April 12, performing at 3:00 p.m. on the same stage. Both acts almost certainly promise to deliver the biggest crowds as fans flock to see the biggest crowd-pleaser hits.
The festival’s full schedule just dropped, showing a full slate of heavy hitters in the jam, rock, funk and world music scenes. And you can check out hundreds of them across the country each weekend! Main Stages like the Coachella Stage, Gobi Stage, Sahara Stage, Yuma Stage and Outdoor Theatre are calling.
Cancellations and Changes
As much as anticipation is growing for the festival, there’s already been one huge surprise announcement to its lineup. And as for performers, FKA twigs was originally scheduled to appear on the two Friday dates. Sadly, she has had to cancel due to still unresolved visa complications. Her absence leaves a gap in the lineup, but festival organizers are working diligently to ensure that the remaining artists deliver exceptional performances.
Despite this disappointment, the festival is still a much-anticipated trip. A remarkable talent base draws a passionate worldwide following. The powerful mix of legendary headliners and trendsetting newcomers is why the Coachella spirit is hotter than ever.
The Coachella Experience
As one of the most geographically influential music markets and one of the largest music festivals in the world, Coachella promises a lot more than music. The very best of placemaking Enchant offers a totally immersive experience with astonishing art installations, incredible food vendors, all sorts of cultural activities. People who have been there have called it a creative and artistic expression celebration paradise.
Festival-goers will find large temporary art installations throughout the festival grounds. They can experience engaging and immersive interactive exhibits that bring deeper context to their experience. Food offerings will reflect the diversity of cuisines found throughout the nation, appealing to a variety of tastes and dietary needs.