The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, commonly known as Coachella, is an annual music and arts event held in the Coachella Valley of the Colorado Desert. The festival takes place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the United States.
Co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999, the event is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. It features musical artists across various genres, including rock, pop, indie, hip-hop, and electronic dance music, alongside various art installations and sculptures.
The festival grounds contain several stages that continuously host live music performances throughout the duration of the event.