In this section, find useful information about the festival you are heading for on this road trip. Try our recommendations for what to do before and after Coachella Festival.
On your way in between, also check out the city guides below to get our best tips for accomodation, day activities as well as bars and restaurants. Why not experience a gig in one of the other live venues on this subTOUR?
Coachella Festival is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, surrounded by huge palms and dry desert. It was founded in 1999, and features musical artists from many genres of music, including Rock, Indie, Hip Hop, and Electronic Dance, as well as art installations and sculptures. Across the grounds, several stages host live music.
Anyone in music business who has toured during the past years has probably played this House of Blues stage, from Metal and Punk to Hip Hop – the event calendar is probably one of the most varied in the city. Featuring a beautiful music hall.
The Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is one of the premiere settings for live Rock ‘n’ Roll music in the Coachella Valley, for many fans their favourite venue in the area. The country’s best tribute and cover bands including tributes to favourites like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Journey and many more grace this stage.
Welcome to one of the most stunning cities in the world. Ultimate hot spot for casinos, bars, and night life. Not only perfect for record shopping, live music, or discovering Rock music history places - also enjoy the hotel and entertainment area along the world-famous Strip. Take a picture on front of the renowned Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas road sign. Or just get married like a Rock star.
Laughlin, Nevada, is the smaller, more authentic and definitely not touristy version of Las Vegas. Nestled along the banks of the turquoise coloured and crystal clear Colorado River and surrounded by picturesque mountains. An oasis with citrus and orange trees inmidst the dry Nevada desert. The city of Laughlin is a wonderful world of fun and entertainment. Outdoor and family activities are emphasized.
Biking, golf, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, and tennis in the nearby desert and mountain areas are major forms of recreation in the city of Palm Springs. This area is also well-known for its mid-century modern architecture, design elements, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. The city is also home to Desert Rock and Stoner Rock. Bands like The Eagles of Death Metal and Queens of the Stone Age rose from the desert area.
