Coachella 2024: A Guide to the Desert’s Parties and Events

Desert grounds are heating up ahead of the 2024 Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 11. From Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Outpost to the annual Neon Carnival, trendy pre-festival parties and activations will be scattered throughout the valley for festival-goers to enjoy.

As usual, many of these gatherings will serve as stomping grounds for social media creators and A-list concert-goers. Some of the most highly-attended events like the Revolve Festival (set to take place April 13) have welcomed guests like Kim Kardashian, Post Malone, Jack Harlow, Cardi B and more.

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Back on the main stage, Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator and Doja Cat are set to headline the festival while No Doubt will deliver their first reunion performance since 2015. The lineup also includes Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Blur, Ice Spice, J Balvin and Jhené Aiko, among many others.

Coachella takes place on April 12-14 and April 19-21 weekends.

ONE-TIME EVENTS

Fanfix Party

Thursday, April 11

Gen Z creator platform Fanfix will host an invite-only evening of relaxation, drinks, a special performance by the Nightly. Guests will also be treated to exclusive gifts from About-Face, the makeup brand by recording artist Halsey. The night will include a seven-course dinner curated by Lunasia!

Paper Magazine Party

Thursday, April 11

Featuring sounds from DJ Ruckus, and a performance by Armani White, Paper Magazine’s pre-Coachella party will kickoff the weekend festivities with help from sponsors Fanfix, La Croix, Heinkein, GoPuff and more.

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Outpost

Friday, April 12

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is popping up with a Pioneer-Style Western Town featuring a full-service saloon with complimentary 818 tequila cocktails, Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter Vodka Soda, Olipop, and Chamberlain Coffee, along with complimentary festival essentials from partners like Zico, Lemme,  VacationInc, Liquid I.V. and many more.

Celsius Cosmic Desert

Friday, April 12 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Celsius is throwing an exclusive (invite-only) party in the Indio Desert featuring Essential Energy, cocktails and bites, with a lineup boasting T-Pain, Two Friends and Xandra.

Nylon House

Friday, April 12 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

House is presented by Smirnoff Ice and in partnership with e.l.f. Cosmetics, Hilton, Kate Spade, Remy Martin, got2b, Keys Soulcare, Nautica, Celsius, Sally Hansen, Bumble, Banter and QUAY.

Revolve Festival

Saturday, April 13 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m

This exclusive (invite-only) event will feature performances from T-Pain, Ludacris, Sean Paul, the Ying Yang Twins, Nina Sky, Siobhan Bell and Kim Lee. Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand, Rhode, will host a photo booth for guests, while Supergoop! will be handing out sunscreen. Kendall Jenner’s 818 tequila company and Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter Vodka Soda will provide drinks.

Neon Carnival

Saturday, April 13 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

The late-night dance party returns to the Desert International Horse Park for its thirteenth year in the desert for one night only. The event, sponsored by Liquid I.V., includes performances from Anderson .Paak (or DJ Pee .Wee), DJ Hunny Bee and “Vanderpump Rules” personality James Kennedy.

ZOEasis

Saturday, April 13 from 1 – 5 p.m.

In partnership with Lumify and Smirnoff Ice, TZR‘s ZOEasis will feature trendy activations, a live set by DJ Miss Maddi and more.

Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella Party

Saturday, April 15, 2024

Interscope will return for its annual Coachella celebration, this year alongside Capitol Records, with a private event in Palm Springs. Guests this year will be able to enjoy giveaways from eos, Skechers, TUMI, and ORBIT Gum, as well as cocktails crafted by Espolòn Tequila and Golden Road Brewing’s Mango Cart.

WEEKEND-LONG EVENTS 

Desert Nights

April 12-14 and April 19-22

Hosted by Tao Hospitality Group, Desert Nights will be a three-night affair this year with performances from DJs Adriatique, Adam Ten X Mita Gami, Carlita, DJ Tennis, Skepta, Dom Dolla, John Summit and Kaskade, among others. There will also be photo-worthy activations from Poppi and food provided by Pizza Hut, plus cocktails from Patrón El Alto.

Gallery Desert House

April 12-14

DJ Chantel Jeffries will headline poolside celebrations Friday, DJ Austin Millz will headline the party on Saturday, and house DJs Viva Latina and DJ Millie will spin beats all weekend long at Desert House by Gallery Media Group. Patrón El Alto will offer drinks and provide guests with the opportunity to purchase western wear from luxury brand Kemo Sabe.

Heineken House

April 12-14 and April 19-21

Headliners T-Pain and Fat Joe will serve as entertainment, alongside sets from DJs such as Bia, Lupe Fiasco, and more for this year’s Heineken House event. See the complete lineup for both weekends below:

Friday, April 12: Bob Sinclar, J.Worra, Goldfish, Torren Foot x Kormak, Darci, DJ Noah
Saturday, April 13: T-Pain, Channel Tres, BIA, Dennis Ferrer x Skream, Marten Lou, DAYSonMARKET
Sunday, April 14: Lupe Fiasco, Claptone, Louie Vega, Klingande, Iglesias, MISS DRE

Friday, April 19: Bob Sinclar, J.Worra, Goldfish, Torren Foot x Kormak, Darci
Saturday, April 20: Fat Joe, Channel Tres, BIA, Dennis Ferrer, Marten Lou, DAYSonMARKET
Sunday, April 21: Lupe Fiasco, Claptone, Louie Vega, Klingande, Iglesias, MISS DRE

Desert Gold

April 11 – 21

Desert Gold will bring a lineup of DJs, artists and party collectives to the desert, for Ace Hotel guests and visitors to the valley. Numerous events are going on at once: a lineup curated by Remezcla, the Latinx media company; the Do-Over party in the hotel’s bar, Amigo Room; Montreal nightlife mainstay Moonshine will be poolside each day during weekend one.

For weekend two, acts will include South Central LA underground dance party Hood Rave, followed by the magazine, record label and apparel brand Franchise closing the program with several poolside sets.

Do LaB

April 14-16 and 21-23

Do LaB’s 2024 lineup will feature a mix of marquee dance and crossover talent including Body Hi by Alesso, Chase and Status, Channel Tres (DJ Set), DJ Tennis, Sam Gellaitry, Hudson Mohawke b2b Nikki Nair, KETBOI69 (KETTAMA b2b Partiboi69), salute, Anna Lunoe, Hamdi, The Dare (DJ Set), Dylan Brady, Kasbo, HoneyLuv, Sultan + Shepard, Westend, and several more.

Framework in the Desert

April 12-14

Transforming the Atlantic Aviation hangar into a desert club paradise, Framework in the Desert is a weekend-long mini-festival. See the complete lineup details below.

Friday, 4/12: Charlotte de Witte, Reinier Zonneveld, Rebuke, Minus the Light
Saturday, 4/13: Dom Dolla, Gorgon City, Patrick Mason, Azzecca, Orso
Sunday, 4/14: John Summit, Cloonee, Will Clarke, Annicka

Goldenvoice Surf Club

April 13-14 and April 20-21

Taking place at the Palm Springs Surf Club, the Goldenvoice Surf Club will first be headlined by Bicep (DJ Set), Barry Can’t Swim, salute, Mia Moretti, Claptone and Folamour. Weekend two features Skream b2b Benga, Mall Grab b2b Skin on Skin, Kettama b2b Partiboi69, Dylan Brady, Jungle (DJ Set), Neil Frances (DJ Set) and Juliet Mendoza.

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