There’s a reason Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly referred to as ‘Chella’) is so famous – there’s nothing quite like it. With a star-studded line-up – the coolest newcomers on the music scene, artists of Beyoncé’s calibre, and a guest list comprising of A-class celebs and famous influencers – it’s an all-access pass to a Hollywood-meets dancing-in-the-desert affair. Why attend? Because it’s a ‘tick off your bucket list’ experience that will not only completely overwhelm you (from the art installations, to the fashion seen on Chella-goers, to the music talent) but you’ll also be sure to experience many pinch-me moments.
Festival tickets
We hate to break it to you but tickets aren’t cheap, so start saving up as soon as you can. If finances are tight, Coachella offers a pretty convenient payment plan that allows you to pay off tickets in monthly instalments. Read all about this at Coachella.com.
General admission for all three days: $429 (about R6 370)
General admission + shuttle for all three days $509 (about R7 560)
VIP for all three days $999 (about R14 835) Visit Coachella.com/passes
The line-up
Coachella covers all music genres, so every festivalgoer is catered for. 2019 saw Childish Gambino, Ariana Grande and Tame Impala take centre stage; next year we’re crossing fingers for Rihanna!
Visa
Getting a US visa is no easy feat. We advise applying for it months in advance to ensure you receive it in time. For more info, visit Ais.usvisainfo.com/en-za/niv.
Getting there
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