The Ultimate Guide to Coachella 2022

2022-02-20

Coachella

All the music lovers out there gear up for one of the world’s biggest, coolest, and most popular summer music festivals in the United States— Coachella! Get ready for glammed-up Instagram moments, sunny skies, and a star-studded atmosphere because the Coachella festival is all set to return with a bang this year after multiple delays and cancellations.

This year’s lineup is going to blow the roof! The headliners for this year’s iconic festival are English heartthrob Harry Styles, American rapper Ye (Kanye West), American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, and the EDM supergroup Swedish House Mafia.

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We at Los Angeles Club Crawl believe in offering the best to our readers. So we’ll walk you through everything you need to know with this complete guide to Coachella 2022.

 

 

Coachella Dates

The annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will make its long-awaited return in April 2022 for two weekends: April 15-17 and April 22-24. The first weekend is usually more popular and exciting because of the surprise elements since it’s the first time you see all the sets. Here are the event dates to take note of:

Fridays (April 15 and 22)

Harry Styles will open on the weekends on April 15 and 22. Expect a stream of talented performances by Phoebe Bridgers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Princess Nokia, Big Sean, and Daniel Caesar, among others.

Saturdays (April 16 and 23)

Billie Eilish will take the stage as the headliner on April 16 and 23. At 20 years old, she’s set to be the youngest performer in the festival’s history! Other artists who’ll take the stage earlier are Anitta, Megan Thee Stallion, Brockhampton, Flume, Arlo Parks, Holly Humberstone, Steve Lacy, Floating Points, Giveon, Disclosure, Koffee, and Hot Chip.

Sundays (April 17 and 24)

Kanye West will close the weekends on April 17 and 24. Other performers on these dates are Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Doja Cat, Honey Dijon, Duke Dumont, Sampa the Great, Maggie Rogers, Orville Peck, Joji, and Dave. Swedish House Mafia is also expected to perform!

 

Festival Location

The Coachella festival will take place at the world-class Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, California. This riverside city in Coachella Valley is about a three-hour drive from Los Angeles city. This Colorado desert is prone to extreme temperature fluctuations between hot days and chilly nights. Hence, if you’re a heat- or cold-sensitive person, take appropriate precautions before venturing to the location.

 

 

The Coachella Stages

Coachella Main Stage

Coachella 2022, Los Angeles | Stage: Main Stage
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Coachella is the biggest stage that draws the largest crowds. It features the biggest headliners and has the best stage production equipped with excellent sound systems. With huge speakers that send out music throughout the festival grounds, it has the most happenings among all the stages.

Outdoor Stage

This is the second biggest stage located to the right of the Coachella main stage. Since it doesn’t have a shade, it’s the best area to catch an amazing sunset.

 

Do Lab

Coachella 2022, Los Angeles | Stage: DoLab
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Curated by Lightning in a Bottle, this stage is bright and colorful, giving off an exciting vibe. Equipped with a contoured rainbow canopy, this is the best place to seek refuge from the heat. This stage hosts smaller artists and emerging DJs with genres such as bass-heavy and trap music.

 

Sahara Tent

Sahara is a huge hangar tent that mainly features EDM and hip-hop artists. With quirky stage designs and laser lights, it has the biggest production of all the tents.

 

Mojave Tent

Mojave is the second largest tent that’s generally not teeming with crowds unless a very popular artist is playing. It features indie rock bands and known emerging artists.

 

Gobi Tent

This tent features smaller emerging artists, and it’s rarely crowded. The existing crowd is usually hardcore fans of the artists performing. Hence, if you’re in search of some relaxing space to lounge in and escape the crowd, this place is perfect.

 

Yuma Tent

Yuma is a small air-conditioned indoor tent that features underground EDM. Although it usually has a line and a limited capacity, it’s a great spot to get out of the heat since it’s a fully enclosed space. The tent has a sharp sound system and a nice club vibe!

 

Sonora Tent

Sonora is an air-conditioned tent that features Latin music with a dose of punk rock. It’s one of the best places to breathe for a while—simply listen and just relax.

 

Antarctic Dome

Coachella 2022, Los Angeles | Stage: Antarctic Dome
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This indoor dome features a 360-degree screen for immersive videos! Shows last for 10-20 minutes each. Since it usually has a line and a limited capacity, it’s best to visit the dome at the very beginning, before the headliners perform.

 

Best Places to Stay

Palm Springs is one of the best places to stay because it offers several options and an airport for increased convenience. You also get on-site camping options but remember that it can get extremely hot during the day.

 

Coachella Price and Ticket Information

The cost of Coachella festival tickets varies according to the tiers and services included. The passes include camping, shuttle services, tent packages, and more. See below for the ticket prices and inclusions.

 

It’ll cost you $449 for a three-day General Admission Tier 1 ticket, $474 for Tier 2, $499 for Tier 3, and $549 for Tier 4.
The General Admission ticket includes entrance to the venue and day parking for the three days. It also allows access to the camping areas. If you need a shuttle service with your package, the price is $533 for Tier 1 and $633 for Tier 2 on top of the General Admission ticket cost.

 

If you want a VIP experience, it’ll cost you $929 for a three-day VIP Tier 1 ticket, $999 for Tier 2, $1049 for Tier 3, and $1119 for Tier 4. The VIP ticket includes entrance to the venue and day parking for the three days. It also allows access to the camping areas and the VIP areas. The VIP spaces have shaded seating areas, air-conditioned restrooms, full cash bars, couches, picnic tables, and specialty food and beverage vendors! The main VIP area is adjacent to the main stage and another one is located directly next to the Sahara tent.

For a summarized list of Coachella prices (passes, add-ons, and travel), you can visit their website.

You can get Coachella 2022 passes directly from their official website. You can also purchase tickets from other secondary sites like TickPick.

 

 

What Else Can You Expect at Coachella?

Besides live music performances, Coachella offers other activities—game tents, art galleries, food and beverage stalls, recreational fields, merchandise shops, and record stores! Catch the desert view of the Coachella Valley in a Ferris wheel ride while the sun sets then dance the night away in the party dome!

 

 

If you plan on celebrating summer-time by attending Coachella, we hope you prepare properly. Going for only one weekend? Join us on a Hollywood Club Crawl or Downtown Los Angeles Club Crawl for the other weekend!


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