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Coachella 2024: How much it costs and what to expect
With Coachella 2024 just around the corner, we will be taking a look at the different costs surrounding the festival, what there is on offer, as well as what you can expect when looking to spend money at one of the most iconic of events.
Edging ever closer to the 2024 edition of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, often referred to simply as Coachella, attendees from all around the world are preparing to embark on the most memorable of musical journeys, courtesy of some of the biggest acts in the entertainment industry. Boasting a lineup that sees headliners Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator and Doja Cat ready to bring the heat at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, it is fair to say, that festival goers are in for a treat once again.
A festival highly-regarded as the elite, the variation of acts, combined with the jaw-dropping stages, make Coachella a standout event each year. With electronic music also represented distinctively, the likes of Steve Angelo, Anyma, DJ Snake, John Summit, Dom Dolla, Eric Prydz, Peggy Gou, Charlotte De Witte and Purple Disco Machine, are a mere few that will be performing at this year’s Coachella, and we are of course, all for it.
Taking place during the weekends of the 12th, 13th, 14th and 19th, 20th, 21st of April, Coachella promises to be one for the books, but how much does it actually cost to attend an event of such stature? We will be providing you with an extensive analysis on the various elements surrounding the cost of Coachella, through a complete breakdown of what you can expect if looking to attend one of the world’s most iconic of festivals.
- Festival Passes
Securing the coveted Coachella pass always comes at quite a hefty price tag, giving of course the scale of this event. Here is a breakdown of each Tier and the according price;
General Admission (GA Passes) Tier 1 – $499 + Fees, Tier 2 – $549 + Fees, Tier 3 – $599 + Fees.
General Admission + Shuttle Tier 1 – $619 + Fees, Tier 2 – $669 + Fees, Tier 3 – $719 + Fees.
VIP Passes Tier 1 – $1069+ Fees, Tier 2 – $1269 + Fees.
- Accommodation
The stay at Coachella varies depending on each individual and their preferences. Hotels and Airbnb’s attract the largest amount of visitors during both weekends of Coachella, with prices for each reaching higher levels than usual, due to the increased traffic. Additionally, Coachella itself offers various Camping packages, with the prices being as follows;
Tent Camping – $149 + TOT + Fees
Car Camping – $149 + TOT + Fees
Preferred Car Camping – $375 + TOT + Fees
- Transport
Getting to and from the festival always varies depending on the travel required for each individual. With festival goers attending from all around the world, we have to take into consideration the flights, public transport and of course the different means to arrive at the festival, once In California. Prices for each cannot be be determined to an exact figure, however, specific transport amenities are priced as follows;
Any Line Shuttle Pass – $140 + Fees
Preferred Parking – $249 + Fees
Camping Companion Parking – $199 + TOT + Fees
- Food & Beverages
Coming at the most premium of prices, food and beverages at Coachella vary depending on the wide range of choices, with festival goers tempted to spend amounts that are highly above the rates that you would normally get when outside the festival. Adding to the expense related to food and beverages, Coachella also offer the Outstanding in the Field add-on, where a four-course meal can be enjoyed at the VIP Rose Garden, for a cost of $350 + Fees.
A costly event to say the least, we have touched upon the main elements that surround the cost of Coachella, however, the overall expanse of attending can be a highly subjective matter, with each individual spending in accordance to their financial means, their individual priorities and of course, their personal preferences. With this in mind, Coachella continues to allure festival goers from all around the globe, and with its cultural status remaining intact once again, this years edition is expected to be one for the books. For further information on all amenities offered and their detailed costs, be sure to check out Coachella’s official website here. Will you be attending this iconic event? Let us know in the comments section.
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