Attending the first weekend of Coachella is notoriously overwhelming. You might find yourself trying to chase down the ever coveted Neon Carnival ticket, or to any of the influencer laden brand-sponsored events like those thrown by REVOLVE. But in reality, while the plethora of private, invite-only events go on, so do perfectly fantastic parties that you can actually go to either with your festival ticket, or by buying a cheap add-on to heighten your weekend experience before or after the festival.
To make your life a bit easier, we've outlined the best of those available options, many of which rideshare programs like Lyft have partnered alongside to offer rides to and from. For now, we'll just wait for those set times to released.
Framework Presents: Rhonda Queen of the Desert
Friday, April 12, Doors 10 PM
Lineup: Nina Kraviz, Virgil Abloh
Tickets: $60, via Dice.FM
Location: 85555 Airport Blvd, Thermal, CA
Heineken House on Coachella Festival Grounds
Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
Lineup: Jauz, The Roots, Ghastly, Liquid Stranger + lots more
Tickets: Included with your festival pass
Day Club Palm Springs
Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, 12 PM – 6 PM
Lineup: Nora En Pure, Rufus Du Sol, Camelphat, Lastlings, Kölsch + lots more
Tickets: $30 per day, $75 for a weekend pass
Location: Hilton Palm Springs
Khalid's #RoadtoCoachella sponsored by BMW
Thursday, April 11 – Sunday, April 14, 12 – 5 PM
Lineup: Food trucks, exclusive merch and meet and greets with Khalid himself
Tickets: No tickets necessary
Location:BMW of Palm Springs
HP Lounge's Dreamland
Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
Lineup: Desert Hearts, Dâm Funk + lots more
Tickets: Included with your festival pass
Location: On Coachella festival grounds
Select CBD Presents 4HUNNID After Party
Sunday, April 14, 10 PM – 4 AM
Lineup: YG, DJ Vision + surprise guests
Tickets: $32, via Dice.FM
Location: HITS Desert Horse Park 85555 Airport Blvd, Thermal, CA