The Coachella line-up was announced about two weeks ago. I am absolutely DYING to go. Unfortunately, I do not have the funds or the time to fly out to California for a random weekend in April, but those who appreciate epic music festivals should take advantage. Instead of being bitter about not being able to go, I am providing readers with all they need to know about planning the perfect Coachella weekend!
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Taking place Friday, April 16th- Sunday, April 18th at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California, patrons can purchase a three day festival pass for a mere $269. Sounds a bit steep, but the line-up is completely worth it in my book. Who exactly is so wonderful that is performing at Coachella, you ask? Find out:
April 16th:
Jay-Z
Passion Pit
P.O.S.
Ra Ra Riot
The Dillinger Escape Plan
Vampire Weekend
(This is just a list of highlights of my favorites performing on the 16th,
for a full list of performers click here.)
April 17th:
Coheed and Cambria
David Guetta
MGMT
Muse
Portugal.The Man
RX Bandits
Tiesto
Tokyo Police Club
(Click here for a full list of performers for the 17th.)
April 18th:
Gorillaz
Kevin Devine
Phoenix (2010 GRAMMY winner)
Thom Yorke
(Click here for a full list of performers for the 18th.)
Sold yet?
If you’re from the northeast, like me, getting to the festival could be the biggest money-sucker of the trip. The Coachella website has several links to find “affordable” transportation methods, but the airfare listed on the site is hardly affordable. Luckily, I have conducted my own independent research and have found decently priced airfare.
A roundtrip ticket from Newark International Airport in New Jersey to San Diego International Airport (88 miles from Coachella) for April 15th- 19th only comes to $319 including tax and fees. April is a great month to fly long distances and save money because it is not a holiday or major vacation time. Also, arriving and departing to and from your destination is much cheaper if you chose to fly on a weekday. Click here to modify your flight.
There are many options for lodging at Coachella. Since the festival takes place in a huge field, concert-goers are able to rent a 10×30-foot spot to camp out in for the three days for a flat rate of $55. The campsite opens at noon on April 15th and closes at noon, Monday, April 19th. This definitely sounds like the best and most affordable option. Hotels nearby the festival site that weekend are so astronomical I’m not even going to bother posting about them.
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I know when I even hear the word “camping” I automatically cringe, but it’s not exactly “roughin’ it” at Coachella. Onsite camping offers free showers, a general store, an Internet café (with free WiFi), portable toilets and handwashing stations, cell phone charging stations and, of course, recycling. Would you expect anything less in Cali?
OK so here is the equation: One Three-Day Festival Pass + One Roundtrip plane ticket + One camping spot= $643 and copious amounts of fun and an unforgettable experience.
Alright, maybe I lied earlier. All this talk about Coachella is making me EXTREMELY bitter that I am not able to go.
Bon voyage!
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