Coachella 2026 Set Times and Essential Info

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From festival maps and set times to parking tips and key details you won’t want to miss, here’s your essential guide to preparing for Coachella 2026.

The desert calls once again as Coachella returns to Indio for two massive weekends of music, art, and, for some, camping festivities on April 10-12 and April 17-19. Settling in its usual stomping grounds, Empire Polo Club, the music and arts festival continues to double down on its electronic roots in 2026, delivering a mighty lineup that balances heavyweights with underground selectors and up-and-coming talent.

This year’s headliners are Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G, but other highlights stand out to the dance music community. Some of those include the return of the Do LaB and Quasar stages, Anyma‘s world premiere of ÆDEN, Nine Inch Noize, RØZ, Levity, Armin van Buuren b2b Adam Beyer, and Ninajirachi. For lovers of emotional electronic music, the reunion of The xx after an eight-year hiatus is not to be missed.

Now, a good roster of music brings unforgettable dancefloor moments. But it also brings on stress about making it to favorite sets, navigating clashing times and festival grounds, and deciding which activities you’ll engage in. To help you relive some of that, we’ve compiled all the details you need to know in one place. Read on for the set times, what you shouldn’t bring, and more.

Quick Navigation: Set Times | Festival and Camping Maps | Transportation Information | Permitted & Prohibited Items

Coachella 2026 – Essential Info:

Dates: April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026
Hours: Day parking opens at 11am daily. Festival gates open at 1pm daily.
Venue Address: Empire Polo Club – 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201
Tickets: Passes for Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 are sold out. Head to the official website for more details.
Will Call Address: 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells, CA 92210. Enter Gate 4 off of Miles Ave.

Will Call Hours:

Wednesday – 8am – 9pm
Thursday – 8am – 1am
Friday – 8am – 11pm
Saturday – 9am – 9pm
Sunday – 9am – 6pm

Don’t forget to download the Coachella app on your iOS or Android device to register your wristband and access up-to-date set times.

Coachella 2026 – Weekend 1 Set Times:

Coachella 2026 – Weekend 2 Set Times:

Coming soon!

Coachella 2026 – Do LaB and Heineken House Set Times:

Heineken House at Coachella 2026 - Lineup

Coachella 2026 – Thursday Night Campground Parties:

Coming soon!

Coachella 2026 – Festival Map:

Coming soon! We’ll update this article when the official map drops.

Coachella 2026 – Camping Map:

Coming soon! We’ll update this article when the official map drops.

Coachella 2026 – Shuttle Map and Info:

Shuttles are the most convenient way to arrive at Coachella. These shuttles help you beat the traffic and depart from various hotels and locations throughout Palm Springs, Indio, and more. Shuttles run from 1pm to 8pm daily, and have return service that will run until 60 minutes after the music ends each night. Peak shuttle times heading to the festival are typically 2pm – 5pm, with peak return times 12am-2am, so expect an extended wait if you plan to leave during those hours.

Check out the interactive shuttle stop map for easy directions to the specific stops. Head to the official website for more details and to purchase a shuttle pass if you need one.

Coachella 2026 – Parking Map and Directions:

General Parking opens Friday – Sunday at 11am and closes at 2am (Monday)
Camping, Companion Camping parking, and Lake Eldorado parking open on Thursday at 9am and close on Monday at 10am. Camping and Companion Camping parking will have a vehicle lockdown from Friday to Sunday from 9pm to 2am.

Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:

Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Coachella.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!

Coachella 2026 – Do’s & Don’ts:

For a complete list of what you can and can’t bring to Camp at Coachella, head to their website.

Permitted Items

YES Bags/Backpacks / Purses/Handbags (18″ x 13″ x 8.5″ or smaller)
YES Bandaids
YES Binoculars
YES Blankets / Towels (50″ x 70″ or smaller)
YES Breast Pump (Manual, Battery Operated, Or Powered Devices)
YES Breastmilk Storage Canister (metal/plastic ok)
YES Stored Breastmilk or Formula
YES Cameras (Non-Pro Digital, Disposable, Polaroid, and Film)
YES Chapstick / Lip Balm
YES Dancing Shoes
YES Ear Plugs
YES Eye Drops / Contact Lens Solution
YES Face Masks (PPE, non-costume)
YES Face Paint
YES Fanny Packs and Hip Bags
YES GoPros (No Poles or Extenders)
YES Gum / Mints (sealed)
YES Hand Sanitizer
YES Handheld Fans (battery-operated + folding fans)
YES Hats
YES Hydration Packs (Empty, Plastic ONLY, 2L or less)
YES Hydration Packets (Electrolyte packets)
YES Inhalers
YES Lighters
YES Makeup
YES Mobile Phone Chargers
YES Parasols
YES Poster Tubes (cardboard only)
YES Prescription Medication (Name On Medication Must Correlate With Person’s Drivers License or other appropriate state identification)
YES Service Animals (See ADA Page)
YES Stored Breastmilk or Formula
YES Strollers (for baby/toddler only)
YES Sunblock / Sunscreen (Non-Aerosol)
YES Sunglasses
YES Water Bottles (Empty, Plastic, 64oz or less, No metal, glass, aluminum, steel)
YES Water Misters (Plastic, Personal size ONLY, Empty)

Prohibited Items

NO Advanced First Aid Kits* (including, but not limited to, hemostatic gauze or powder, tourniquets, compression bandages, decompression needles, or chest seals)
NO Aerosol Products (including Sunscreen)
NO Air Horns
NO Animals / Pets (Service Animals ONLY, see Accessibility page)
NO Audio Recording Devices
NO Balloons / Balls / Inflatable Balls / Frisbees
NO Bicycles, Skates, Scooters or Skateboards
NO Body Armor
NO Chains or Chain Wallets
NO Chairs
NO Coolers
NO Drones or Remote Control Aircraft, Cars, or Toys
NO Flammables (Fireworks, Explosives, Sky Lanterns, Road Flares, etc)
NO Flags, Totems, Kites
NO Flashlights
NO Flyers, Samples, Giveaways, or Promotional Items
NO Glass or Metal Bottles or Containers
NO Glow Sticks, Light Sticks, Laser Pointers, or LED Gloves
NO Hammocks
NO High Visibility Vests
NO Hula Hoops or Flow Toys
NO Illegal Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
NO Instruments
NO IV Bags or Supplies
NO Kites or Sky Lanterns
NO Markers, Spray Paint, or Paint Pens
NO Massagers
NO Non-Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., costume)
NO Outside Food or Beverage
NO PCs / Laptops / Tablets / IT Equipment
NO Personal Vehicles: bicycles, scooters, electric scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, segways, golf carts, self-balancing wheels, horses, etc.
- Personal mobility devices are for Accessibility (ADA) guests ONLY (see Accessibility page)
NO Professional Cameras
NO Selfie Sticks, Tripods
NO Smelling Salts*
NO Stuffed Animals
NO Tailgating
NO Tents, Tarps, or Sleeping Bags
NO Toy Guns, Water Guns, or Sling Shots
NO Umbrellas
NO Video Cameras
NO Wagons or Wheeled Carts
NO Walkie Talkies
NO Weapons (Guns, Knives, Ammo, Pepper Spray, Mace, etc., including off-duty law enforcement or concealed carry permits)