Are you prepared to dive into everything that Coachella has in store this year? We’ve gathered essential set times and other crucial information you need to know!
Coachella is just around the corner, and the excitement for this year’s festival is building rapidly. Attendees at the Empire Polo Club on April 11-13 and April 18-20 can look forward to an unforgettable experience filled with art installations, unique activities, delicious food, and a stellar lineup featuring music legends, breakout artists, and emerging talent.
To ensure you’re fully prepared for Coachella, we’ve compiled all the vital information you need before attending. Discover set times, festival and camping maps, prohibited items, and more below.
Coachella 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: April 11-13 and April 18-20, 2024
Hours: Daily parking opens at 11 AM. Festival gates open at 1 PM.
Venue Address: Empire Polo Club – 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201
Tickets: Passes for both weekends are available. Visit the official website for details.
Will Call Address: 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210. Enter through Gate 4 off Miles Ave.
Will Call Hours:
- Wednesday – 8 AM – 9 PM
- Thursday – 8 AM – 1 AM
- Friday – 8 AM – 11 PM
- Saturday – 9 AM – 9 PM
- Sunday – 9 AM – 6 PM
Don’t forget to download the Coachella app on your iOS or Android device to register your wristband and access live set times.
Coachella 2025 – Weekend 1 Set Times:
Coachella 2025 – Weekend 2 Set Times:
Coachella 2025 – Do LaB and Heineken House Set Times:
Do LaB Set Times TBA.
Coachella 2025 – Thursday Night Campground Parties:
Coachella 2025 – Festival Map:
Festival Map coming soon!
Coachella 2025 – Camping Map:
Camping Map coming soon!
Coachella 2025 – Shuttle Map:
Shuttles are the most convenient way to arrive at Coachella, helping you avoid traffic. Shuttles run from 1 PM to 8 PM daily and provide return service until 60 minutes after the music ends each night. Peak shuttle times heading to the festival are typically 2 PM – 5 PM, with peak return times from 12 AM-2 AM, so expect longer wait times during these hours.
For more details on shuttle stops and to purchase a shuttle pass, visit Valley Music Travel.
Coachella 2025 – Parking Map and Directions:
- General Parking opens Friday – Sunday at 11 AM and closes at 2 AM (Monday).
- Camping, Companion Camping parking, and Lake Eldorado parking open on Thursday at 9 AM and close on Monday at 10 AM. Vehicle lockdown for Camping and Companion Camping parking will be in effect Friday to Sunday from 9 PM to 2 AM.
Parking Map coming soon!
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
During festival season, incidents of pickpocketing, bag slashing, and theft have been reported. While the majority of attendees are respectful, it’s essential to stay vigilant with your belongings at Coachella.
Looking for tips to keep your items safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Coachella 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
For a complete list of permitted and prohibited items at Coachella, head to their website.
Permitted Items
- YES Bags/Backpacks / Purses/Handbags (18″ x 13″ x 8.5″ or smaller)
- YES Bandaids
- YES Binoculars
- YES Blankets / Towels (50″ x 70″ or smaller)
- YES Breast Pump (Manual, Battery Operated, Or Powered Devices)
- YES Breastmilk Storage Canister (metal / plastic ok)
- YES Stored Breastmilk or Formula
- YES Cameras (Non-Pro Digital, Disposable, Polaroid and Film)
- YES Chapstick / Lip Balm
- YES Dancing Shoes
- YES Ear Plugs
- YES Eye Drops / Contact Lens Solution
- YES Face Masks (PPE, non-costume)
- YES Face Paint
- YES Fanny Packs and Hip Bags
- YES GoPros (No Poles or Extenders)
- YES Gum / Mints (sealed)
- YES Hand Sanitizer
- YES Handheld Fans (battery-operated + folding fans)
- YES Hats
- YES Hydration Packs (Empty, Plastic ONLY, 2L or less)
- YES Hydration Packets (Electrolyte packets / Liquid I.V.)
- YES Inhalers
- YES Lighters
- YES Makeup
- YES Mobile Phone Chargers
- YES Parasols
- YES Poster Tubes (cardboard only)
- YES Prescription Medication (Name On Medication Must Correlate With Person’s Drivers License or other appropriate state identification)
- YES Service Animals (See ADA Page)
- YES Strollers (for baby/toddler only)
- YES Sunblock / Sunscreen (Non-Aerosol)
- YES Sunglasses
- YES Water Bottles (Empty, Plastic, 64oz or less, No metal, glass, aluminum, steel)
- YES Water Misters (Plastic, Personal size ONLY, Empty)
Prohibited Items
- NO Advanced First Aid Kits*
- NO Aerosol Products
- NO Air Horns
- NO Animals / Pets (Service Animals ONLY)
- NO Audio Recording Devices
- NO Balloons / Balls / Inflatable Balls / Frisbees
- NO Bicycles, Skates, Scooters or Skateboards
- NO Body Armor
- NO Chains or Chain Wallets
- NO Chairs
- NO Coolers
- NO Drones or Remote Control Aircraft, Cars or Toys
- NO Flammables
- NO Flags, Totems, Kites
- NO Flashlights
- NO Flyers, Samples, Giveaways or Promotional Items
- NO Glass or Metal Bottles or Containers
- NO Glow Sticks, Light Sticks, Laser Pointers, or LED Gloves
- NO Hammocks
- NO High Visibility Vests
- NO Hula Hoops or Flow Toys
- NO Illegal Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
- NO Instruments
- NO IV Bags or Supplies
- NO Kites or Sky Lanterns
- NO Markers, Spray Paint, or Paint Pens
- NO Massagers
- NO Non-Personal Protective Equipment
- NO Outside Food or Beverage
- NO PCs / Laptops / Tablets / IT Equipment
- NO Personal Vehicles
- NO Professional Cameras
- NO Selfie Sticks, Tripods
- NO Smelling Salts*
- NO Stuffed Animals
- NO Tailgating
- NO Tents, Tarps, or Sleeping Bags
- NO Toy Guns, Water Guns or Sling Shots
- NO Umbrellas
- NO Video Cameras
- NO Wagons or Wheeled Carts
- NO Walkie Talkies
- NO Weapons
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