The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly referred to as Coachella or the Coachella Festival) is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, located in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert. It was founded by Paul Tollett in 1999 and is organized by Golden voice, a subsidiary of AEG Live. The event features many genres of music, including rock, indie, hip hop, and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures. Across the grounds, several stages continuously host live music. The main stages are: Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, Gobi Tent, Mojave Tent, and the Sahara Tent; a smaller Oasis Dome was used in 2006 and 2011, while a new Yuma stage was introduced in 2013.

Coachella showcases popular and established musical artists, as well as emerging artists and reunited groups. Notable appearances in the past include: AC/DC, Amy Winehouse, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Prince, Paul McCartney, Arcade Fire, Wu-Tang Clan, The Killers, Radiohead, Daft Punk, Madonna, The Cure, Kanye West, Eminem, Gorillaz, The Black Keys, Rage Against the Machine, Beck, Nine Inch Nails, The Strokes, The White Stripes, Jay-Z, Beastie Boys, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Foo Fighters. Coachella is one of the largest, most famous, and most profitable music festivals in the United States. In 2014, the festival tallied an aggregate attendance of 579,000 over six days and grossed a record-breaking $78.3 million.

Genre Rock, indie, hip hop, EDM

Dates Second and third weekends in April (currently)

Location(s) Empire Polo Club

81-800 Avenue 51

Indio, CA 92201

Years active 1999, 2001–present

Founded by Paul Tollett

Website

www.coachella.com

Every year, people always hit me up for tips and tricks on how to get tickets for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This year, the festival's twin weekends happen on April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

5 things to know about buying Coachella tickets

1. The three-day passes are $375 for general admission and $899 for VIP. Car camping is $85. The price is the same for both weekends. The pass limit is two. They go on sale at noon Wednesday.

2. To get passes, register ahead of time with Front Gate Tickets via Coachella.com and familiarize yourself with the ordering process. The festival even created a step-by-step with pictures.

3. It tends to be easier to get passes for weekend two over weekend one.

4. Don’t give up. Last year, when it initially looked like some passes were sold out, some folks who were seeking tickets were able to get some after logging back in a few minutes later.

5. Even if a specific type of is sold out, look for other options, such as a wristband with a shuttle pass. The price is $435 for a GA wristband with a shuttle pass, but you will have a ticket and you won’t be stuck in the parking lot at 4 a.m., either.