Coachella weekend one is almost here! To get you ready so you don’t miss a minute of the fun, we compiled the ultimate list with everything you need to see, the best spots to chill, and all the food and drink options available during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Let the good times roll beyond the eight stages.
ACCESSIBLE+
Accessible+ is an immersion opportunity for BIPOC people with disabilities to experience Coachella, build community and come together to discuss accessibility and professional opportunities in the music industry. Led by experts and leaders who are a part of the disabled BIPOC community, the mission: to amplify the intersectionality of BIPOC people with disabilities. More details: coachella.com/activities
ACTIVITIES TENT
Classic games, video games, dance competitions and more. Stop by the activities tent to keep your mind sharp and win some prizes in the process.
CAMP LOUNGE
Give your hard-working feet a break and chill in the camp lounge. While you’re hanging out feel free to hop on the free Wi-Fi, meet up with friends to review your daily itinerary or even just take a nap in the shade. This is the spot to relax and prepare for a long night or to unwind at the end of the day.
COACHELLA ART STUDIOS
Enter into the euphoric “do it yourself” arts & craft space. Organizers supply all the art materials you could ever dream of and it is completely free. The only trade-off is that you have to make it to take it.
THE DOME
Yoga, fitness and sound baths in the morning, fun and activities by day, non-stop dance party by night and even the famous Silent Disco after midnight. The Dome has become the energy center of Camping. A living breathing piece of art, step inside the dome and allow your mind and body to connect with everyone around you. Please check back in March for a full updated schedule on daily programming. This is where you’ll want to be every day.
ENERGY PLAYGROUND
The Energy Playground powers up the crowd and charges your phones! The Global Inheritance Energy SeeSaws pro- vides festival attendees the opportunity to learn about energy from the best seat in the house! Outside of earning an extra bar on your phone, the Energy SeeSaws offer people the chance to get the blood flowing and burn a few calories!
EVERY ONE
Join organizers in co-creating a culture of community care at Coachella. The every one space on festival grounds is a place you are invited to rest, recharge and take care of yourself and others during festival hours. The enclosed every one tent will be staffed with trained counselors for anyone that needs extra support or a quiet moment away, completely free of charge.
FERRIS WHEEL
Catch all the feels at the top of the iconic Ferris Wheel while taking in the epic desert views of the entire Coachella Valley.
FIELD OF DREAMS
Need your daily dose of friendly competition? Or maybe you just want to swing by and cheer your friends on? The Field of Dreams has become one of our favorite things out in the campgrounds. From the high flying action of dodgeball to the edge of your seat anticipation of giant flip cup.
GLOBAL INHERITANCE RECYCLING STORE/10 FOR 1
Leave no bottle, can, or cup behind! Coachella attendees in the main venue and campgrounds trade in bottles, cans, and cups for upgrades, exclusive merchandise, festival experiences, food vouchers, cold water + more. Recyclers even have a unique opportunity to exchange full bags of recyclables for a chance to win a special Coachella prize package during Recycling Sun- days. Recycling is an easy opportunity to show that you care while earning a few extra karma points. Don’t forget to test your strength with one of the specialized Can Crushers.
GV BLACK
Organizers commit to continuously evolve as a festival that not only speaks on equity, justice and actively anti-racist change, but acts on it.
HEINEKEN HOUSE
Refresh yourself with Heineken Silver!
POSTED STUDIO
An interactive poster design studio, the POSTed Studio generates crowd-sourced concept art for posters that advocate for solutions to major challenges facing the planet. Coachella attendees create and submit concepts which are then curated and provided to professional artists as inspiration for the fully-realized poster artwork. The resulting collection of POSTed Editions are freely available online for download, and shared across the festival, artists and Global Inheritance’s social platforms.
POSTED STUDIO SPEAKER STAGE
Starting Thursday in Camping: Global Inheritance x Coachella are hosting a special POSTed Studio speaker stage. Format changes based on speakers – from Q/A to Ted Talk format to Show and Tell and Workshops. Expect to see some of your favorite artists and environmentalists talk while also participating in interactive workshops. All talks will be followed by a POSTed Studio design session where we will give away prizes for the best poster concept based on the most recent talk/workshop.
RECORD SAFARI
Dig into over 25,000 pieces of new and used vintage vinyl while you cool off. Organizers even stash your goods until Sunday. Plus, organizers will carry Record Store Day Exclusives on Saturday April 15.
THE SALON
We know it’s a bit tough to get ready at your campsite. Stop by the Salon in the Camping Hub to use the festival’s full length mirrors, outlets for hair dryers or straighteners and we even have some desktop space for makeup / accessories.
TRASHED COACHELLA -ART OF RECYCLING
TRASHed Coachella offers talented artists the opportunity to turn ordinary recycling bins into works of art that inspire people across the globe to see the beauty in recycling. Over 50 artists are designing this year’s unbelievable collection which will grace the polo grounds both weekends. Don’t forget to photograph and share your favorites!
THE TURN DOWN
Downtempo Grooves for your Soul. Cheers turn into pillow talk at your own ambient oasis. Kick up those feet, and let the late night grooves recharge your cells. Located in the camping center on the hill in lot 8. Check back closer to show dates for details.
QUEER+
The Queer+ HeadQuarters (HQ+) is dedicated to enhancing the festival’s all inclusive culture. The festival’s HQ+ will highlight the transcendence of the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community by inspiring individuality, authenticity and eccentricity. The HQ+ will serve as a social gathering space within the festival grounds for BIPOC LGBTQ+ individuals to come and be celebrated. HQ+ will feature multiple interactive, inspirational and archival art projects. We aim to uplift, empower and expand the BIPOC LGBTQ+ Community at the festival. This is a safe space and a judgment free zone.
THE WELLNESS OASIS
Looking to unwind and recharge before attending the festival? To help you connect with yourself and others, the festival’s wellness programming includes daily yoga, meditation, and sound healing sessions. The Wellness Oasis, located next to the Activities Tent, has plenty of space and shade for everyone to relax and participate in the sessions. We have something for everyone, whether you want to stretch and strengthen your body with yoga, find inner peace with meditation, or experience the soothing sounds of sound healing. Sessions are held on Thursday from 5pm to 8pm and on Friday – Sunday from 7am to 3pm. Don’t forget to bring a mat!
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