Coachella Traffic: I-10, City Streets See Thousands Arrive In 2025

Thousands Flock to Coachella Weekend 2

Tens of thousands of music fans are expected to descend on the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio again Saturday for the second day of the second weekend of the 2025 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, featuring artists across genres including vintage, alternative, indie pop, R&B, electronica and more. “‘The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is one of the most critically acclaimed festivals in the world,” according to a statement from ev…

Coachella Crunch: Festival-Goers Complain of “Dehumanizing” 12-Hour Lines

Car campers take to social media to complain of epic wait times at the popular festival: "This is a complete s--t show."

Coachella Marred By 12-Hour Traffic Jam That Forced People To Pee On The Side Of The Road

cars waiting to enter Coachella The Coachella music festival officially kicked off in California on Friday and will welcome hundreds of thousands of people who made the trek to its hallowed grounds. However, many of them had to endure an excruciating wait due to traffic issues that were compounded by the heat and a lack of bathrooms that set a less than enjoyable tone for the event. In 1999, what is officially known as the “Coachella Valley Musi…

Coachella is off to a rocky start

For many of those camping at Coachella 2025, this year's festival started with hours spent sitting in traffic.

El Malilla Will Rep Reggaeton Mexa at Coachella, ‘Opening Pandora’s Box’ for the Growing Scene

Mexico’s burgeoning perreo scene will get some representation at Coachella. On Saturday night, El Malilla — one of the leaders of reggaeton Mexa — will close out the Sonora stage for what he promises will be the show that’ll “open new doors” for his career and the subgenre he loves. “I’m very aware that things are going to change after this,” Malilla tells Rolling Stone with an ear-to-ear grin over Zoom. “We’re preparing a new show for people …

Coachella 2025 attendees report 12-hour delays, lack of facilities, and chaos on opening day

Coachella 2025 kicked off with chaos as festivalgoers reported being stuck in traffic for up to 12 hours while trying to enter the campgrounds. Attendees told Business Insider the experience was far worse than previous years, with no clear communication from organisers, limited restroom access, and some cars running out of gas. Typically, campers arrive early to secure a spot before the official 9 a.m. opening. According to longtime attendee Hai…