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After two years on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic,Coachellais making a triumphant return to the desert.
Starting on Friday, celebrities and music lovers alike will descend upon Indio, California, for a weekend full of amazing performances and just as popping parties.
From this year’s most anticipated sets to the hottest parties that are sure to attract a number of famous faces, here’s a guide for making the most out of the weekend.
When is Coachella?
The festival takes place over two weekends, April 15 to 17 and April 22 to 24.
Who is performing?
WhileKanye Westwas originally slated as the headliner for Sunday night, a source confirmed to PEOPLE on April 4 that he had decided toback out of his scheduled performances. The news came after a tumultuous few months for West, which saw him publicly airing his grievances with ex-wifeKim Kardashianand her new boyfriendPete Davidson.
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The Weeknd— who previously headlined the festival in 2018 — will perform withSwedish House Mafiain West’s place.
The Weeknd (real name: Abel Tesfaye) previously worked with Swedish House Mafia on his song “Moth to a Flame,” featured on his latest albumDawn FM. The group also remixed his song “Sacrifice.”
“I’m so looking forward to this moment with Swedish House Mafia and the Weeknd finishing out the Sunday night slot this year,” Paul Tollett, president/CEO of Coachella promoter Goldenvoice, said in a statement toVariety. “Coachella has a special relationship with Abel and I’m so thankful to have this upcoming performance with these iconic artists all on the same stage.”
What else is happening on the festival grounds?
On the festival grounds, there are a number of exciting food launches, including Emma Chamberlain’s collaboration with Craig’s Vegan and burger collaborations with Omar Apollo, TOKiMONSTA, Louis The Child, Carly Rae Jepsen Freddie Gibbs, Conway the Machine and Eyedress.
Guests can wash down their meals with Kim Crawford wine in the Camp Kim Wine Lounge and with cocktails in Absolut.Land, an immersive experience that will offer an Absolut paloma created in partnership with Swedish House Mafia.
Along with its American Express Lounge, American Express will also host its Amex Artist Shop where cardmembers will have access to exclusive, limited-edition festival merchandise from Eilish andConan Gray.
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What are the most exclusive parties?
Coachella is about more than just the music. Whether you prefer to lay low at pool parties or dance until the sun rises, there are endless options when it comes to the weekend’s biggest events.
Thursday, April 14:
To kick off the weekend, apparel brand Cider is hosting its Day Zero Coachella party starting at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 15:
Soho House is bringing a little slice of L.A. to the desert with its Soho Desert House opening its doors on Friday. Continuing through each day of both weekends, the Desert House will be an outdoor pop-up experience with live performances and DJ sets from artists like Diplo, Hot Chip and Channel Tres.
The Desert House will also feature wellness experiences, as well as spaces to eat, drink and unwind with unlimited food (made with cookware sponsor HexClad) and beverages (including everyone’s favorite House cocktails, like the Picante).
Starting at 12 p.m., Monica Hansen Beachwear will debut their capsule collection in partnership with REVOLVE in front of guests like Olivia Culpo and Jasmine Sanders.
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Saturday, April 16:
To help guests prepare for a long day ahead, HBO Max will hostThe Flight AttendantPreflight Lounge, its first-ever Coachella activation taking place on both Saturday and Sunday. The exclusive, invite-only experience will offer wellness treatments for festivalgoers and an inside look at season two of the Max OriginalThe Flight Attendantahead of its premiere on April 21.
Saturday marks the start of the two-day REVOLVE Festival, created in partnership this year with The h.wood Group. On Saturday, Ty Dolla $ign, Bia and Jessie Murph are set to perform, while Jack Harlow, Latto, Iann Dior, Mills and Willow are set to perform on Sunday.
VIP guests of the festival in the past — which will have 2,000 fans and customers in attendance this year —have includedHailey BaldwinBieber, Orlando Bloom,Leonardo DiCaprio,Joe Jonas,Kendall Jennerand Shay Mitchell, whose Onda Tequila Seltzer will be served.
Along with Onda, the festival will feature Jenner’s 818 Tequila as the exclusive tequila partner.Other partners include Venmo, the Spanish brand Hawkers, Daring Foods, Celsius, Zip, Pley Beauty, Postmates and Good American (who will have an ice cream truck onsite).
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During the day, Interscope is hosting a party at a private estate in celebration of its artists performing at the festival this year, including Eilish, Finneas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ari Lennox, Holly Humberstone, Stromae and Dave.
Returning for its sixth year, ZOEasis will host the most stylish and influential artists, musicians and talent for a midday desert oasis celebration. Along with Rachel Zoe herself, guests anticipated at the event include Keke Palmer, Culpo, Ava Phillippe, Nicole Scherzinger, Samantha Hanratty and Ella Purnell.
At ZOEasis, there will be a glam up Glimmer Bar, Constellation of Dreams lounge, an interactive photo studio, sun and sustainability-inspired art installations and a Light Box for spiritual revitalization.
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To combat the heat, Liquid I.V. is hosting the House of Hydration at the Old Polo Estate, where Harlow is also slated to perform.
Other pop-ups and kiosks include Lovesac, Rayban, Core Foods, Reign Energy, Cookie Pop & Candy Pop and Origin Water.
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For the first time this year, Neon Carnival is also partnering with Paris Hilton to host the Neon Carnival experience in the metaverse in “Paris World” on Roblox.
No strangers to Neon Carnival, DJs Ruckus and Kayper will return to the scene to keep the party going late into the night along with newcomer Mel DeBarge.
Sunday, April 17:
I can’t make it in person. Can I still be a part of the fun?
For a decade, YouTube has given music fans around the world front-row access to Coachella with its exclusivetwo-weekend livestream.
This year’s YouTube Coachella livestream will be different in that it’ll be a fully immersive experience for virtual attendees. Beyond the stream of live performances, fans can watch intimate artist interviews and behind-the-scenes content. There will also be exclusive Coachella and artist merchandise available via YouTube Shopping.
Spotify is also the exclusive streaming partner of REVOLVE Festival.
source: people.com
