Thursday at Coachella

[LyricsForTheMind]

My group will be leaving the bay area early Thursday to get up to Coachella by like 7 or so hopefully. What generally goes on that Thursday night? How many people generally make the trip up and are set up on Thursday?

[higgybaby23]

I would say that at least half or more of the campers arrive on Thursday. You can expect a chaotic preparty with all your new Coachella friends. Also, there is usually some kind of entertainment along the lines of movies, karaoke and last year DJs spinning in the Dome.

If you are not camping, there isn't much of a nightlife in the Indio area.

[brfilora]

I heard some people saying things like "Bring back the dome" Is there a chance there won't be a dome this year?

[marfawkah02]

i read somewhere the dome is back again, as it should be. i dont really rave myself but at coachella its a must on thursday night! try arriving before dusk because its much easier to set up and get settled during daylight to party @ night

[ivankay]

i took some pictures the past couple of years on Thursday night in the campgorunds. Hopefully this will help in your inquiry:

Coachella 2009, Thursday: Setting Up and Camping

Coachella 2008, Thursday Camping Pictures

[sleepybrew]

Thursday night is a great party night. By around 10 pm, most people are finished setting up their campsite and wandering around getting to know your neighbors. lots of excitement as people are playing music and usually (in the last 2 years i think) the spotlights on the field are moving and the dome is rocking

[TomServo]

So... not to be obtuse, but is there any confirmation that the place will be rocking Thursday night? Will the Dome be present and bumping?

I don't want to drag my wife into the cold desert night to sleep on the ground for an extra night for no reason... she has withholding powers.

[vogina]

morongo casino. i think i plan on making an extra $200 before hitting up the polo fields.. or losing it, hahaha

[nbvcide]

i read somewhere the dome is back again, as it should be. i dont really rave myself but at coachella its a must on thursday night! try arriving before dusk because its much easier to set up and get settled during daylight to party @ night

i'm curious where you read that...

I heard some people saying things like "Bring back the dome" Is there a chance there won't be a dome this year?

the moderator of this board seems to think it's not coming back..

[brfilora]

i'm curious where you read that...



the moderator of this board seems to think it's not coming back..

Ohh..boooo

I hope that's not the case...It sounds like a BLAST. The first night of a festival is always so incredible b/c u know you've got the whole weekend in front of you. I feel like it wouldnt be as fun w/o live music.


IVANKAY, your pictures are awesome man

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[Zulfikar]

Will the campgrounds be accessible during late night? For instance, if I get to the campgrounds at 2 a.m. on Friday, will they still let me set-up a tent and such?

[TheAverageMexican]

Anyone know how bad traffic is in the early afternoon? I'm flying into LAX and driving from there starting around 2 pm.

[im_a_starfish]

Anyone know how bad traffic is in the early afternoon? I'm flying into LAX and driving from there starting around 2 pm.

its really not that bad
but then again last year was my first year camping
so im only talking about my experience last year
hopefully someone who has camped more than once can tell you

im hopin its the same as it was last year because it wasnt that bad

[im_a_starfish]

by the way higgy
even if there isnt anything specific coachella has planned for campers thursday night, it can be a lot of fun
i didnt go to the dome or participate in karaoke and i still had a lot of fun
just walk around and meet people

[seanyb]

hey what time does the sun usually start to set at Coachella?

[nbvcide]

Ohh..boooo

I hope that's not the case...It sounds like a BLAST. The first night of a festival is always so incredible b/c u know you've got the whole weekend in front of you. I feel like it wouldnt be as fun w/o live music. .

well, to be honest, it wasn't live music, it was just dj's spinning, and with the car camping, there will be several people doing that in the campgrounds.. i'm not sad about missing the dome thursday, just the rest of the weekend when people crash and go to sleep and i wanna stay up with all the whomp whomp

Will the campgrounds be accessible during late night? For instance, if I get to the campgrounds at 2 a.m. on Friday, will they still let me set-up a tent and such?

yes, last year they were open 24 hours.. but be warned, from 2pm until about 3am there will be a line.. (TIP: go to the reentry line first to get your wristband, then go back to get your stuff, which you can then take though the faster reentry camping stuff check station.... although, with car camping, this is all gonna be different this year; i think people will end up tailgating in the old parking lot which i think will house the line of cars waiting to get in.._)

[billtino]

Thursday is a great day of free for all partying, once you get your gear erected. Same goes for your tent too.

Seriously tho, everyone is filled with excitement and anticipation of Friday. I find it hard to make myself fall asleep on Thursday night. By the time Friday night rolls around, a lot of us are tired as fkuc and just wanna chill, hear some jokes, camp music, get drunk/high and fall asleep. /rinse repeat

[sgilch]

Yes we are first timers as well looking for an awesome time. Will be arriving in LAX on Thursday and be on the campgrounds that night.

From past experiences do people all party up together or is it very clicky where people stay in the groups they arrived in?

My durgs booze and partying is for everyone.

[Dub5tep]

thursday last year was one of my favorite nights, got trashed, went on adventures through the camp grounds, listend to sir paul soundcheck, met some amazing people talked good music with them, partied hard at the dome! so fun! hope its the same this year

[Stickjohn]

hey what time does the sun usually start to set at Coachella?

This year sundown will be about 7:30 p.m. It starts setting before that.

[OnAJourney]

Thursday is the biggest party ever! Everyone is in such a good-i mean GREAT mood that night. I guess it's that feeling you have of butterflies while waiting in line for a roller coaster. You don't want to miss out on thursday night camping.

[marfawkah02]

Yes we are first timers as well looking for an awesome time. Will be arriving in LAX on Thursday and be on the campgrounds that night.

From past experiences do people all party up together or is it very clicky where people stay in the groups they arrived in?

My durgs booze and partying is for everyone.

its mostly a communal place, people are nice about having fun 2gether. my 1st yr camping we were next to people from baltimore, oregon & new mexico & they were all nice. we had a pow wow everyday cuz during the night evveryone is usually pooped especially if your in the festival early.

[fatbastard]

You could either pick pits out of dates or utilize the public library. The choices are endless.

[choice cat]

how late does the dome go til ? assuming they have it this year

[marfawkah02]

how late does the dome go til ? assuming they have it this year

like around 3-4am . . lil tough 2get 2sleep at 1st when theres madd bass in the air but it becomes wind the 2nd day, lol

[nbvcide]

thursday it went 7-midnight

friday it went from 2-4am
saturday it went from 2-5am

sunday had no late night dome

[nbvcide]

Thursday is a great day of free for all partying, I find it hard to make myself fall asleep on Thursday night. By the time Friday night rolls around, a lot of us are tired as fkuc and just wanna chill, hear some jokes, camp music, get drunk/high and fall asleep. /rinse repeat

uh.... you mean by the time SUNDAY night rolls around right?

[M Sparks]

Thursday is a great day of free for all partying, once you get your gear erected. Same goes for your tent too.

[chatoboy303]

Fingas Crossed On Dome this year! Was hyped 2 party after main shows and chill wit all the campers,let the games begin :P

[bmanjam]

I can't fucking wait...