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Rules/FAQ

NO Instruments
(especially drums!!!)
NO Knives / Weapons Etc.
NO Chains / Chain Wallets
NO Blankets
NO Outside Food & Bev
NO Camelpacks
NO Tents
NO Flags
NO Refunds Or Exchanges
NO Chairs
NO Video Cameras
NO Audio Recording Devices
NO Bota Bags
NO Professional Cameras
NO Stuffed Animals
NO Pets
NO Drugs & Drug Paraphernalia

OK Backpacks (medium)
OK Hats
OK Sun Block
OK Lighters
OK Cell Phones
OK Sunglasses
OK Cigarettes
OK Small Beach Towel
OK All Ages Welcome
OK Ages 5 & Under Free
OK Fanny Packs
OK Digital Cameras
(Non-Pro)
OK Disposable Cameras
OK Film Cameras
(Non-Pro)

Doors open at 11am all 3 days
Show ends midnight all 3 days
Box-office opens 9am all 3 days
NO Ins & Outs
Rain or Shine
Parking is free
Parking lots open at 9am all 3 days
Line up/set times subject to change
Everyone subject to search upon entry
Food/Beverage & other items are sold at the venue for CASH only
Tickets to be picked up at will call / box-office require matching I.D.

FAQ

Onsite Lodging

General

What's the best time to arrive?

Parking opens 9:00am, Gates open at 11:00. Arrive early to allow for possible traffic and security search at the entrance. Please try and carpool.

What time does it end?

The festival ends before 12:00am midnight all 3 nights.

Will you be posting set times in advance?

Yes. Set times will be posted here a couple days before the festival and also be on the festival guide that is passed out upon entrance.

How hot will it get in the day and how cold will it get at night?

Click Here for Coachella Valley 3 day Weather forecast information.

Click here to see what the "average" weather is like in Indio, CA. all year long.

What charity is the money going to? Who are they?

Please visit our Charity page for complete information.

How do I submit for the ART Festival?

Please visit our Contact Info page.

I'm a photographer. Who do I arrange a photo pass through?

Please use the press email address on the Contact Info page for inquiries.

How can I get information on having a booth there?

Please visit the Contact Info page.

Are you hiring people to work or volunteer at the event?

Not at this time. If anything opens up we'll post it here on our website.

Can I pass out flyers inside? Outside?

Only at the close of the show each night outside the gates

Can I Bring...

Can I bring an umbrella to block the sun?

Sorry no, those block the view of other festival goers.

What about bringing in my medical prescription? example: Diabetic insulin?

You should identify yourselves to security while waiting to enter the venue. Security will locate the medical folks adjacent to the main entrance, and they will assist you in storing and providing a secure area for diabetics. ALL Medical prescriptions and accompanying names on those containers will need to match the person's proper ID.

Can I bring in eye drops for my contact lenses?

Yes, but they need to be in a marked container.

Can I bring a water squirt gun or mister?

Sorry, these will not be allowed into the venue, though there might be some mister fans available for purchase onsite.

Can I bring Chapstick?

Yes

Can we bring walkie talkies?

Sure.

Are strollers allowed into the venue?

Yes if it is for an infant/toddler.

How big is a medium backpack? / How will this be enforced?

A medium backpack should be no bigger than 20" tall, 15" wide and 9" thick packed. Bags will have to fit into a box of that size similar to the system used at Airports. If your bag doesn't fit in the box it won't be able to go inside the venue.

What are considered professional cameras and professional digital cameras?

Any camera with a removable lense.

Will There Be... At/In The Venue/Festival?

Will there be vegetarian/vegan food offered?

Yes

Will there be flushable toilets and sinks available?

Yes

Will there be Disabled person parking/bathrooms? Where?

Handicapped parking is immediately adjacent to the main entrance into the venue in parking lot #1. Directions: Take the 10 Freeway, Exit Monroe Ave., Make a right at Ave. 51, Show your ADA Placard and enter Lot #1 on your right. ADA placard must be prominently displayed. Handicapped toilets are located throughout the venue. Please note that almost the entire venue is grass fields, and that includes parking lots.

Will I be able to find security if needed?

Yes

Will there be payphones inside the venue?

Sorry, No.

Will there be ATM machines?

Yes, both inside and outside the venue grounds plus clearly marked on the festival guide.

Will there be lockers on site?

There are a very limited amount of lockers available for rent. Please go to: http://lockersonline.com/

Will there be a Lost & Found? (Lost keys, cell phones, etc.)

Yes, there will be a combination Lost & Found AND Information booth area which will be clearly marked on the festival guide. The lost & found booth will be re-located to the box office area after the festival ends each night. You can inquire with lost/found after the festival by emailing info@coachella.com Please describe your lost item in detail.

Will there be an Information booth/area?

Yes, there will be a combination Lost & Found AND Information booth area which will be clearly marked on the festival guide.

Will there be First Aid on site?

Yes. First Aid stations will be on site, clearly visible to find, and clearly marked on the festival guide.

Will there be a Mist tent?

Sorry, no, but there will be shaded areas.

Will there be drinking fountains? And/or how much is water?

Yes there will be drinking fountains and bottled water will be sold for only $2 (same price since 1999) at numerous vendor locations.

Will there be a sunglasses / visors or hats / sunscreen sold?

Yes there will be booths on site with those items.

Will there be a festival map available ahead of time so we can see which bands will be at which stages/tent areas? And see locations of food courts, bathroom areas?

Yes. It will also be on the festival guide being passed out upon entrance. LINE UP SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

What's the deal with parking?

There will be plenty of parking adjacent to the festival grounds. Parking is free. There is no overnight parking allowed.

Parking, Taxis, Cars, Buses, Trains

I locked my keys in my car, my car won't start. Will there be a Tow truck or AAA on site?

There will be a Tow truck on site and AAA on stand by.

Where is the nearest Bus stop?

In downtown Indio about 3 miles from the venue.

Where is the nearest Train stop and/or bus stop?

Downtown Indio about 3 miles from the venue.

Where is the nearest Gas Station?

About a mile away at Monroe & 111.

Where is the taxi and/or Drop off/Pick up point??

Taxi/Shuttle and Parent Drop off are will be located at Ave 50th. East of Monroe Ave. From 111 or 10 FWY: Exit Jackson heading south Make a right at 50th Drop off at 50th and Monroe No traffic past Monroe Vehicles will be U-turned back to Jackson From Ave 54 Head East Make a left at Jackson Make a left at 50th Drop off at 50th and Monroe No traffic past Monroe Vehicles will be U-turned back to Jackson

Can I sleep in my car in the parking lot?

Sorry no overnight parking is allowed. (except for onsite campers who will get an onsite camper parking permit). Sleeping in cars in parking lots is not permitted for anyone.

Tickets

Where can I buy tickets? I don't have a credit card to use online/phone?

Please visit our Ticket Info page for complete ticketing information.

Will there be tickets sold at the event?

If the festival doesn't sell out in advance, then tickets will be available at the box office on the show dates. 3-Day passes will not be available at the box office.

Camping & Hotels

Every hotel is sold out. What can I do?

Don't give up. Try looking on our Hotels page.

Try expedia, travelocity, orbitz, etc. etc.

Try calling this hotel hotline 1-800-537-6986 to assist you in your search.