If you know Coachella like we do, you know the week comes with some of the best lineups in talent and pool parties and even after parties to attend. So, while you’re busy planning all your outfits, leave it to The LA Girl to keep you in the know for all the celebrations this year. Yup 2026 is going to be hotter than ever, and we hope you’re as ready as we are!
Check back each week as dates, events, parties and more fill up the weekend schedule!
Goldenvoice Surf Club
What: Goldenvoice is back for their third year with the resort style daytime event series you won’t want to miss. If you’re in the mood for chill vibes, sunshine, and a luxe resort vibe (aka the full Palm Springs experience), this is your stop. Goldenvoice Surf Club is here for both weekends at the Palm Springs Surf Club featuring DJ’s sets and performances all day. Attendees can cool off in the lazy river, enjoy the grass amphitheater stage merging seamlessly with a state-of-the-art wave pool, and soak up the luxurious amenities including wellness services and gourmet dining. If you’re up for an adventure, you can also hit the waterslides for an extra fee. Weekend one features a lineup of some of your favorites like Levity, BUNT., and Jigitz, while weekend two boasts a DJ set from Subtronics, Gordo, and more! This years partners, including Aperol Spritz, Baileys, Beach Juice, Casamigos, Electrolit, Neutrogena, and Tilly’s, ensure an unforgettable experience at this lush desert pool party. This one’s open to the public, so grab your passes here.
When: April 11-12th (Weekend 1) & April 18-19th (Weekend 2), from 12pm-6pm
Where: Palm Springs Surf Club, 1500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Revolve Festival
What: The iconic REVOLVE Festival is back – and this year, PATRÓN Tequila is taking center stage as the exclusive tequila partner for the first time ever. Known as the desert’s most fashion-forward, invite-only party, this year’s theme, “The Grand Revivre,” transforms the experience into an old-world carnival fantasy, complete with live music, immersive installations, and endless photo moments. But the real standout? PATRÓN is elevating the entire experience with premium cocktails served in custom collector’s cups, making it the drink of the weekend as guests sip their way through the celebration. Beyond the bar, the festival blends fashion and culture with a curated shopping experience featuring exclusive pieces from brands like Leslie Amon, Amanda Uprichard, and Lamarque, alongside trend-driven edits spanning Western, boho, sporty remix, and cottagecore. With additional activations from brands like Huda Beauty, Quay, and Schutz, plus beverage moments from PATRÓN, Hennessy, and Bloom, this is where fashion, music, and high-energy indulgence collide, cementing PATRÓN as the ultimate pour behind one of the most talked-about parties of the weekend. Don Toliver is taking the headlining stage, with Mustard, Kehlani, Chase B, Baby J and Kitty Ca$h also on the schedule. REVOLVE Festival is the place to be for A-list celebrities, top-tier influencers, and industry leaders from around the globe. The festival will also showcase activations from top brands, interactive photo booths, exclusive product drops, and, of course, plenty of food and drinks. Stay tuned for the full lineup of brand partners! Pro Tip: You can even shop some of the festivals curated looks right now on their Festival Shop.
When: Saturday, April 11
Where: Thermal, CA **invite-only
Camp Poosh
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
What: Back for Round Three in the desert…Poosh by Kourtney Kardashian Barker is bringing back CAMP POOSH, and it’s going to be B-I-G. The Poosh-style summer camp will take place on weekend one, April 11-15th, with Kourtney’s fave peeps and influencers staying overnight at an epic 40-acre Palm Desert Estate and coming together with more festival go-ers (over 800+) for Saturday’s main event. Poosh is creating the ultimate, nostalgic summer camp experience with DJs, camp activities, exclusive Camp Poosh merch, immersive activations & pre-festival glam from brands like Vans, Loft, Kerastase, Hunt, Lemme, Bondi Bonds, Conair, Gimme, Sleepy Tie, a variety of Poosh-style food trucks and bar activations, plus festival prep and recovery. The weekend’s curated itinerary will include fitness, beauty, fashion, curated meals by Chef K, exclusive ride by Velocity Resortations, and self-care moments, ensuring attendees are
festival-ready—inside and out. Camp Poosh is invite-only so best make some friends with the K-dash crew fast!
When: April 10-14th (Main Party 4/12)
Where: Private Palm Desert Estate, **invite only
NYLON House in the Desert Presented by Matrix
What: NYLON is bringing back its iconic desert takeover with NYLON House in the Desert: NOCTURNA – a fashion-forward, after-dark party that blends music, style, and immersive brand moments into one high-energy kickoff to festival weekend. Expect a star-studded crowd, a major DJ set from Diplo B2B HUGEL, and a fully transformed desert space inspired by moonlit rituals and untamed, late-night energy. Guests can explore next-level activations from Matrix (debuting its KATSEYE partnership), plus interactive lounges and glam moments from Neutrogena,e.l.f. Cosmetics, Skechers, Sally Hansen, and more, making it one of the most buzzed-about, content-ready parties of the weekend.
When: Friday, April 10 · 10:30 PM
Where: Private Estate **invite only
Framework in the Desert
What: Ever been to an underground music party? Well…make Coachella’s Framework in the Desert your first one. It’s back for its 5th year at the super cool airport hanger Atlantic Aviation during Weekend One with an even cooler musical lineup for people to dance the night away. Yup this is the afterparty of all afterparties. Lineups include Disclosure, Boys Noize, Armin Van Buuren, Mochakk, and more for an insane weekend . With its short distance from the Indio festival grounds (the 3-day takeover is only 12 minutes away from the festival grounds) , Framework in the Desert offers the perfect secondary location for night owl festival-goers who didn’t get to catch their favorite dance music artists during the day – or simply just can’t get enough of them. Go for one day or three days, passes are available and start at $74. More info here.
When: April 10 – 12th, 10pm
Where: Atlantic Aviation Hangar, 86400 Lightning St, Thermal, CA 92274
818 Outpost
818 Tequila’s cult-favorite desert takeover, the 818 Outpost presented by Cash App, returns for its fourth year as one of Coachella Weekend One’s most sought-after daytime activations. Now in its fourth year, the Outpost heads back to the desert for an afternoon of live music, specialty cocktails, and a curated, invite-only experience designed to bring together friends of the brand during festival weekend. Taking place on Friday, April 10 from 1–6 PM, this year’s event draws inspiration from mid-century Googie architecture and space-age retrofuturism, creating a setting that feels both nostalgic and distinctly 818. The experience blends festival energy with a polished, brand-forward twist, anchored by curated cocktails featuring 818 Tequila and a lineup of buzzy partner moments. Soundtracking the afternoon, Kaytranada delivers a live performance, setting the tone for a sun-soaked, high-energy prelude to the festival. Equal parts social scene and brand playground, the 818 Outpost continues to define the Coachella daytime circuit, where culture, cocktails, and celebrity-backed experiences converge just beyond the festival gates.
When: Friday, April 10th
Where: Private Estate
Glow Oasis Pool Party
Coachella weekend is starting early, and glowing. Official skincare partner medicube is kicking things off with its exclusive Glow Oasis Pool Party, an invite-only desert soirée bringing together top creators, tastemakers, and beauty insiders ahead of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Set in Palm Desert, expect a night of radiant skin, poolside content moments, and effortlessly elevated vibes under the desert sky. With music, glowing complexions, and that signature pre-festival energy, this is where the weekend one crowd sets the tone: relaxed, luxe, and very LA-coded.
When: April 9th, 2026
Where: Palm Desert, CA **invite-only
Desert Nights
What: The iconic Desert Nights by Dorsia returns as one of the desert’s most exclusive, invite-only experiences—set on a private, man-made beach with nonstop music, luxury energy, and a stacked DJ lineup across two weekends. PATRÓN Tequila returns as the exclusive tequila sponsor for the invite-only, after festival celebration. Throughout the weekend, guests will toast with specialty cocktails in the Collector’s Cup at the desert’s most coveted late-night destination. Expect high-energy sets from PAWSA, David Guetta, Afrojack, and more, plus immersive activations and elevated moments from partners like Framework, Tao Group Hospitality, White Claw, Heineken, and NOYZ. Weekend two keeps the momentum going with a fresh lineup including Mochakk, Chloe Caillet, and more—making this one of the most buzzed-about parties of the season.
When: Weekend 1: April 11–13 · Weekend 2: April 18–20
Where: Private Estate, in Coachella Valley ***invite only
medicube Coachella Activation & “Glow To The Beat” Social Challenge
medicube is taking over Coachella with its biggest U.S. activation yet, bringing next-level skincare innovation straight into the desert in partnership with Goldenvoice. Running both weekends of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the immersive experience centers around the brand’s cult-favorite Booster Pro device – designed to enhance product absorption and deliver that real-time festival glow. Expect interactive installations, influencer moments, and hands-on opportunities to test the tech for yourself, all within a high-energy space where beauty meets culture.
When: April 10th – 12th & 17th – 19th
Where: Inside Festival Grounds!
Adding to the buzz, medicube is also launching Glow To The Beat, a social-first challenge inviting fans to sing along to their favorite Coachella artists using the Booster Pro as a mic: blending skincare with self-expression in the most festival-coded way. Participants can win Weekend One passes + $4,000, making this activation not just one of the most innovative beauty moments on-site, but one of the most interactive. It’s skincare, but make it main stage. Participants can enter the Glow To The Beat challenge by completing the following steps: Create a video (minimum 30 seconds) singing along to a favorite Coachella 2026 artist while using the medicube Booster Pro device as a microphone. Upload the video to Instagram or TikTok using the hashtags #GlowToTheBeat and #MedicubeAtCoachella2026. Submit the link to the video through the official entry form available via medicube’s social media bio (@medicube_global_official)
Sonic Desert
What: Sonic Desert returns as the sun-drenched, high-energy oasis party taking over a private ranch estate—where DJs spin all day, cocktails flow, and the desert crowd shows up styled. Back and bigger, this immersive escape blends music, statement moments, and golden hour glow into one of the most effortlessly cool daytime parties of the weekend. Powered by Coca-Cola as title sponsor, expect refreshing sips and elevated activations from 21 Seeds, Chill Vodka, Crown Royal, Topo Chico, Smartwater, Vitaminwater, Roland, McLaren, Mr Pibb, and more—making it a must-hit for daytime desert energy.
When: Friday, April 11
Where: Private Ranch Estate, Thermal · Invite-only
GUESS Compound
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
What: The ultra-exclusive GUESS Compound returns to the desert as one of Coachella’s most coveted behind-the-gates experiences—where fashion, music, and celebrity culture collide. Hosted by GUESS, the multi-day compound is known for its curated guest list of A-list talent, tastemakers, and global influencers, blending festival access with private dinners, late-night afterparties, and immersive brand moments just steps from the festival grounds. This year, PATRÓN Tequila once again takes center stage, welcoming guests with its exceptionally smooth, handcrafted tequila through signature cocktails and the debut of the season’s must-have Collector’s Cup, cementing itself as the go-to sip across the weekend’s most exclusive moments. While full details for 2026 are still under wraps, the Compound is expected to build on last year’s high-energy programming, which included designer collaborations, exclusive merch, surprise DJ sets, and intimate performances from top-tier artists. If past years are any indication, expect a seamless mix of fashion-forward experiences, spontaneous performances, and late-night energy that keeps the party going long after the festival ends, making GUESS Compound one of the most talked-about, hardest-to-access destinations of the weekend.
When: Coachella Weekend 1 (Additional details TBA)
Where: Private compound near festival grounds · Invite-only
Neon Carnival
What: One of the most iconic desert after parties of the year, Neon Carnival, is back to celebrate 15 years! Are you as excited as we are? The out of this world colorful outdoor dance party, star-studded guest list, and high-energy performances that is the genius of LA’s original nightlife mastermind Brent Bolthouse and his producing partner Jeffrey Best makes its return to the desert. BTW, this party goes on all night long until the next morning…so plan accordingly because it’s going to be epic. This year’s unforgettable event, happening on Saturday, April 11, promises another epic night of neon lights, electrifying performances, and an exclusive, star-studded guest list. The dance floor will come alive with incredible sets by Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres, and more! This invite-only, one-night-only event will take over the Desert International Horse Park with its massive, neon-lit carnival experience. Expect carnival games, thrilling rides (including the iconic Ferris wheel), and an electric atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. Neon Carnival isn’t just a party, it’s the after-hours experience of the year—so don’t miss out on what will be a night to remember.
Pro Tip: *Neon Carnival is invitation only, so start hitting up those VIP friends.
When: April 11th, 10pm-4am
Where:
Soho House: The Hideout at Coachella
Soho House brings back The Hideout at Coachella – a members-only pop-up designed as a refined escape just steps from the main stage. Part of its global festival circuit, the space is open to Every House members with VIP passes (plus a guest), offering a seamless way to recharge without leaving the grounds and even air-conditioned lounging. Open daily from 1PM to 1AM across both weekends, The Hideout blends lounge-style seating, dining tables, a bespoke bar, and a custom DJ booth into a relaxed, club-like setting. Guests can enjoy everything from Soho Health Club smoothies to House cocktails, alongside festival-friendly bites like Chicken Karaage, maki rolls, burgers and fries, and tiramisu. Entry is first come, first served. Register interest for weekend 1 here and weekend 2 here! Equal parts sanctuary and social hub, it’s the ultimate reset between sets.
When: April 10th – 12th & 17th – 19th, 1PM – 1AM
Where: Inside Festival Grounds!
Gallery Desert House
What: Gallery House is The Gallery Desert House returns as a curated, day-to-night Coachella escape where beauty, wellness, and music collide. Guests can sip refreshing cocktails, enjoy festival-ready beauty touch-ups, and tap into aura and tarot readings, alongside immersive art moments and coveted gifting experiences. Soundtracking the scene, XANDRA delivers a high-energy set, while a strong roster of partners -including Frye, Hunter, Vince Camuto, Forever 21, MALK, BUBS, First Response, Reebok, and Palmer’s – rounds out the experience, making it one of the weekend’s most buzzed-about off-site moments. Equal parts social scene and sensory reset, it’s a must-stop for those looking to recharge—and get a little glam—between festival moments.This is one party not to be missed, so make sure you have a VIP friend because this is an INVITE ONLY gig.
When: April 11th **invite only
Where: Private Estate, Indio, CA
Catwalk Group’s General Store
Catwalk Group’s General Store is bringing a curated, content-first creator experience to the desert—designed for discovery, connection, and a little bit of gamified fun. Guests check in to receive a custom tote and interactive bingo card that guides them through a series of brand activations, a thoughtfully curated gifting suite, and content-worthy moments throughout the space. Between cocktails and lite bites, creators can connect with brands and each other, collect stamps along the way, and wrap it all up in a dedicated content lounge to recharge, post, and recap – leaving with new connections, exclusive goodies, and a fully captured desert moment.
When: Friday, April 10 · 11 AM–3 PM
Where: Casa Chino · **Invite-only
Coachella Electric Desert Pool Party
The Electric Desert Pool Party returns to The Saguaro Palm Springs for Coachella Weekend One, delivering a sun-drenched pre-festival escape set to a high-energy soundtrack. Taking place Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 12PM to 5PM, the daytime takeover blends poolside lounging with DJ-driven sets, creating a vibrant social scene just moments from the festival grounds. Expect a mix of laid-back desert indulgence and elevated party energy, where guests can cool off, connect, and set the tone for the night ahead. The 21+ event is free to attend, making it one of the weekend’s most accessible – and essential – stops for those looking to ease into Coachella in style. Free. 21+. RSVP here!
When: April 11 & 12, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Saguaro Palm Springs, 1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Maxim Presents: The Arrival
What: Billboard’s The Arrival is setting the tone for festival weekend with its annual “Welcome to Palm Springs” kickoff—bringing together live music, buzzy brand activations, and curated food moments for a high-energy pre-festival scene. Expect a stylish crowd, immersive experiences, and a lineup of artists to get the desert weekend started right.
When: Thursday, April 9
Where: Indio
PALM TREE CREW Golf Classic 2026
What: The Palm Tree Crew Golf Classic is back, bringing a luxe, invite-only start to festival weekend with a curated day on the green. This 36-player tournament brings together celebrities, influencers, athletes, and artists for 18 holes of championship-level golf, paired with elevated hospitality, brand activations, and live music—aka where sport meets desert social scene in the chicest way possible.
When: Thursday, April 9
Where: Desert Island Country Club · Invite-only
Afro Sun at Royal Sun Palm Springs
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
What: Dive into the pulsating rhythms, global beats, and vibrant energy of Afro Sun at Royal Sun Palm Springs during Coachella weekend 2. FMLY BZNS presents a transformative sonic journey that fuses diverse genres and cultural expressions, featuring sets by celebrated Afro House producer DJ Karaba alongside the genre-defying global sounds of DJ Boat. The afternoon lineup expands with Mojave Grey, AndreasOne, Danni G, Little Dinosaur, and KMNI. Wellness activations and all-day poolside brunch enhance the experience under the dance of the desert sun. Space is limited, so RSVP here.
When: Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Royal Sun Palm Springs, 1700 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Festival Fitness Club
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
CELSIUS Cosmic Desert
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
What: CELSIUS Energy Drink is hosting a star-studded party in celebration of their newest flavors: the Space Vibe Trilogy. The experience will be held on April 12th from 2-6pm and will be out of this world with Essential energy cocktails, light bites, and exclusive festival merch with a hot music lineup! There will be performances by T-Pain, Two Friends, and Xandra, plus A-list partygoers, rides, games, and the best food & drinks onsite. We’re hoping Van Leeuwen Ice Cream makes an appearance along with these notable names who attended last year: Shaun White, Ariana Madix, Madison Beer, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jasmine Tookes, Sara Sampaio, Josephine Skriver, and Victoria Justice. But sorry babes – this party is strictly **invite only.
When: April 12th, 2-6pm **invite only
Where: TBD
Desert Gold
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
What: This crowd pleaser is back for 2025. Grab your sunnies and swimsuits, and let’s enter The Ace Hotel dripping in gold! Running alongside the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Desert Gold will once again bring a lineup of DJs, artists and party collectives to the desert, for hotel guests and visitors to the valley alike. This weekend party is definitely one of the staple locations to be at to run into friends, mingle with the best, and it also happens to be FREE (just make sure to RSVP) and everyone is welcome. This year’s lineup will include REMEZCLA, the Latinx media company, that will bring in performances from established Latine DJ’s and emerging artists. The legendary party The Do-Over will return for its 13th year in the desert with an event in the hotel’s bar, Amigo Room. Montreal nightlife mainstay Moonshine will be poolside each day during weekend one. Then for weekend two, acts will include South Central LA underground dance party Hood Rave, followed by the magazine, record label and apparel brand Franchise closing out the program with several poolside sets. Following tradition, Ace Hotel & Swim Club will also unveil a new large-scale mural on the Commune wall. The 2025 mural will be courtesy of multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Corey Wash, titled Sunny Side…an inspirational piece of work that melts mental and physical rest from the hustle and bustle of adulthood. While the event is FREE and open to the public, keep in mind that space is limited and it’s on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure to RSVP now and show up early to guarantee your spot.
When: April 11th-14th (Weekend 1) & April 18th-21st (Weekend 2)
Where: Ace Hotel and Swim Club, 701 East Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, 92264
True Religion Presents Buddha Fest
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
ZOEasis
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
What: Back for its 8th year in a row, TZR will host ZOEasis on April 13th from 1-5pm. This is the ultimate midday desert oasis of style and self-care. Creating a retreat to change perspectives, embrace individuality, and forge new ways to wellness, ZOEasis will serve, once again, as the ultimate desert escape. ZOEasis is presented in partnership with Lumify and Smirnoff Ice. There will be a special set by DJ Miss Maddi (Maddi Waterhouse) and yup, celebrities will be there. Past attendees include Alessandra Ambrosio, Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Camilla Morrone, and more. ZOEasis is INVITE ONLY too so start making besties with those TZR editors.
When: April 13th, 1-5pm
Where: Private Estate **invite only
***Past Parties ***
Mojave Sun at Royal Sun Palm Springs
More details coming for 2026…stay tuned!
What: Mojave Grey and Desert Friends bring high vibes to the low desert before the festival frenzy with a poolside DJ set and live music at Royal Sun Palm Springs. There will be a Desert Bloom Brunch (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) surrounded by the mesmerizing landscape and rising mountain backdrop. Guests can sip craft cocktails poolside as the desert sun bathes everything in golden light while Mojave Grey and Desert Friends set the atmospheric soundtrack for your Coachella festival weekend. Limited capacity ensures an intimate atmosphere, so get on the list and RSVP here.
When: April 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Royal Sun Palm Springs, 1700 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA
Day Club Palm Springs
The Best Pool Party at Coachella is back! Day Club will be coming back to the desert for both weekends and will feature a popular EDM lineup including SG Lewis (DJ set), Vintage culture, Two Friends, Hot Since 82, Nors en Pure, Elderbrook (DJ set) and more. General Admission starts at just $30, with 2-day weekend passes starting at $55. Not a bad price to beat the heat, cool off and dance things out. Doors open at 12pm and re-entry IS allowed. But, sorry teens, this is for the big 21+ kids. Find passes, hotel packages, and more info here.
When: Weekend 1: April 14-16 & Weekend 2: April 22-23
Where: Hilton Palm Springs, 400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
Interscope Coachella Party
What: Interscope is back for its 7th annual, most highly anticipated Coachella party with a private party in Palm Springs. Almost every big name at Coachella, like BLACKPINK, boygenius, GloRilla, Kali Uchis and more will be here. Last year, Lana Del Rey, Jared Leto, Machine Gun Kelly, and OneRepublic were on the bill. The event will be full of chef approved food by Chef Mason Hereford from New Orleans James Beard-nominated restaurant Turkey and the Wolf. As far as drinks…they will be flowing from Patrón El Alto Tequila, Vitaminwater, Heineken Silver and Rabble Wine. Guests will also be able to win big prizes with giveaways from American Express, Laneige and Sonos. Talk about thee party to be at, and you’ll want to, but you gotta know someone carrying an invitation. Sorry babes, this party is invite only.
Where: Private Location, **invite Only
When: April 15th, 2023
We hope you enjoy this Coachella weekend to your fullest, stay hydrated, and don’t forget to check out The LA Girl’s Ultimate Coachella Packing List for your last-minute checklist!
