If you’re a regular Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival attendee, you’re probably well aware by now that there’s much more to it than just the festival. The dozens of unofficial parties that occur each April have become their own culture altogether.
These parties give festivalgoers yet another good reason to flock to the Coachella Valley and experience the range of live performances, brand activations, mini festivals, and more.
Many also attend the events without even having a ticket to the festival since there’s so much to experience outside of the polo fields. Each year the parties get better, more exclusive, and wristbands become much harder to snag.
There’s also been the addition of unofficial parties during the weekend of Stagecoach Festival, only adding to the amount of fun you can have in the desert. Some events are recurring while others reinvent their vibe with a country-inspired twist.
How to Get into Coachella Weekend Parties?
Some of these Coachella weekend party invites are nearly impossible to get, while other events are open to the public. So what’s the secret to maximizing your chances of attending these desert festivities?
- RSVP well ahead of time to get your name on the list.
- Set your socials to public as some organizers review them for approval.
- Arrive early since they often reach capacity quickly.
- Dress to impress to fit in with the desert glam vibes.
- Bring good energy and be nice!
As the season rapidly approaches, keep scrolling to find our guide for the best parties in the Coachella Valley to give you an idea of what to expect for 2026.
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Note: Events listed are operated by independent organizers and have no affiliation with or connection to Goldenvoice, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, or Stagecoach Festival unless otherwise noted.
ZENYARA Desert Nights
Celebs, influencers, and socialites attend Desert Nights each year to enjoy live performances in an outdoor nightclub environment.
This year, the event returns to the ZENYARA Estate with access by Dorsia for two festival weekends in a row featuring live DJ performances, sponsored drinks, and much more.
The impressive music lineup includes David Guetta, Green Velvet, Afrojack, WhoMadeWho, AYYBO, and more.
818 Outpost
Kendall Jenner‘s 818 Tequila brand is bringing back their daytime pop-up event 818 Outpost presented by CashApp in for its 4th year in a row.
The exclusive event on April 11th includes activations from partners like Kylie Jenner‘s Sprinter Vodka Soda, Kourtney Kardashian Barker‘s Lemme, a live performance by Kaytranada, and more.
Framework in the Desert
Framework in the Desert returns this year as a series of afterparty-style events that occur late in the night from Friday to Sunday of weekend one.
After the nearby Coachella Festival ends, Coachella Valley visitors can purchase tickets to witness Framework’s lineup of talented house, EDM, dance, and hip hop artists.
This year’s lineup includes performances from a number of talented DJs including Disclosure, Boys Noize, Armin van Buuren and more.
Gallery Desert House
Gallery Media Group hosts a traveling Gallery House pop-up that makes its way to some of the country’s most popular event destinations including The Hamptons, Art Basel, and SXSW.
The Gallery Desert House returned during Coachella weekend and Stagecoach weekend in Indio with unique experiences including pool parties, a gifting suite, brand activations, and more.
Billboard presents: The Arrival
The Arrival returns to Indio in 2026 as an annual pre-festival party on Thursday of weekend one.
The celebration hosted by Billboard will include live performances, DJ sets, and plenty of mixing and mingling with a festival crowd.
PALM TREE CREW Golf Classic
Anyone seeking a bit of green in the desert can enjoy the PALM TREE CREW Golf Classic, an annual golf tournament that kicks off Thursday of festival weekend one.
The event is invite-only, and those who get to attend can witness talented players show off their skills at the Rancho Mirage venue.
Sonic Desert
This event presented by Coca-Cola returns on April 11th with a mystical oasis at a private estate in the Coachella Valley.
Brand partners will offer unique art installations, activations, drinks, bites, and of course, plenty of Coca-Cola swag. Guests can expect an open bar as well as beauty, wellness, fashion, automotive, and lifestyle experiences.
Goldenvoice Surf Club
Goldenvoice Surf Club returns this year for its third annual event. The pool party series happens at the Palm Springs Surf Club at the same time as the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, so you may have to choose which one fits your vibe.
The four-day lineup consists of dance music DJs and music artists that perform in the amphitheater in front of the property’s resort-style layout. You can book a cabana or daybed to maximize the fun at the spirited daytime event.
ALT 101.5 Coachella Pre-Party
This event is hosted by Palm Desert alt-rock radio station ALT 101.5. One of the few official Coachella parties authorized by the festival, this pre-party will have you starting your weekend right by taking in the vibes at Jackalope Ranch.
It’s free to attend and guests get to enjoy live music performances, food, and drinks.
Club Decades: Electric Desert Pool Party
If you’ve attended Club Decades in Los Angeles, you know to expect a lively party with themed throwback playlists that keep partygoers dancing all night long.
They’re bringing the party back to the desert at the Instagram-worthy Saguaro Palm Springs with a two-day Electric Desert Pool Party. Guests can enjoy poolside dancing, DJs, and cocktails under the sun.
medicube Glow Oasis Pool Party
Korean skincare brand medicube will be hosting a pool party on April 9th to kickoff the weekend in style.
The event will include branded skincare moments, music, and poolside lounging for a trendy guestlist of attendees.
Camp Poosh
Kourtney Kardashian Barker‘s brand Poosh is bringing back their exclusive summer camp-style experience this year. A small group of influencers get selected to stay over during the festival weekend, while a larger bash happens on April 11th.
Every year is bigger and better with dozens of brand activations, immersive installations, wellness experiences and live performances for the invite-only guest list.
DNBNL Palm Springs
Los Angeles event collective Brownies & Lemonade is bringing their electronic music vibes to the desert with a kickoff event on April 9th.
They’re hosting the party at Dave & Busters Palm Springs for an unforgettable experience featuring live DJ sets, special guests, and of plenty of games.
Catwalk Group General Store
Event collective Catwalk Carnival is joining with CONTRA for an exclusive gifting suite and brand activation event to kickoff the weekend on April 10th.
The festivities included giveaways from sponsors along with drinks, bites, and live performances in Palm Springs.
Glow & Grow x JOUA Festival
Grow & Glow and JOUA are collaborating to host an afternoon soiree in the desert on April 10th.
The curated festival-style experience will be the perfect way to get ready for the weekend with makeup touchups, brand gifting, and more.
Roche Musique In Residence
French music label Roche Musique will be having a residency at Royal Sun Palm Springs hotel on Saturday, April 11th and April 18th.
The poolside event will showcase a lineup of French touch music artists DJing live under the sun.
REVOLVE Festival
REVOLVE Festival is known for its coveted guest list of fashion-forward attendees. This highly exclusive mini festival is a daytime playground of photo-worthy backdrops and exciting brand activations.
They’ll be returning in 2026 to the Coachella Valley with plenty of gifting, food and drink experiences, and live music performances from Don Toliver, Mustard, special guest Kehlani, and more.
NYLON House
One of the best Coachella Valley events during festival weekend one is NYLON House, put on each year by fashion magazine NYLON. It’s known to draw in fashion, music, and pop culture tastemakers to experience a late-night party underneath the desert stars.
Attendees also get to see live performances from a variety of artists, with this year’s event featuring a b2b DJ set by Diplo and Hugel.
Von Dutch Ranch
Von Dutch apparel has made their mark on Stagecoach Festival weekend with the Von Dutch Ranch, held at a private estate in Indio.
The Western-themed event will return for its 2nd year to draw a crowd of tastemakers for gifting, live performances, and plenty of excitement in the desert.
ZENYARA Rodeo Nights
For weekend three, the coveted after party at the ZENYARA estate continues with the return of their country-inspired Rodeo Nights series, with access by Dorsia.
Attendees will live music from DJs, alongside special performances throughout the weekend with past artists including Diplo, Too $hort, Nelly, and Sofi Tukker.
Festival Fitness Run Club
You may not associate wild music festivals with fitness, but that can all change by attending the Festival Fitness Club. This Saturday morning event is for those who don’t want to completely abandon their workout routines during the raucous weekend.
This year’s event presented by STUDEO and Desert Run Club will guide attendees through a run to break a well-earned sweat.
Interscope & Capitol Records Party
The Interscope & Capitol Records Party is known to be an exclusive event with music industry professionals and performers gathering to celebrate at a private estate.
The intimate event has been attended by big name artists like Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Camila Cabello, and dozens of others. The party will return in 2026 for its 10th year of mixing and mingling in the desert.
True Religion BuddhaFest
This party by True Religion jeans has typically gotten attendees in the festival spirit during weekend one. This year, it switches locations to Los Angeles for a kickoff before the desert adventure.
Guests can enjoy DJ sets, drinks, and surprises from True Religion at a private LA location. In previous years, celebs like Saweetie have been spotted in attendance along with a variety of influencers and tastemakers.
Sabrina’s Pit Stop
Sabrina Carpenter will be bringing road trip vibes to the desert with her Sabrina’s Pit Stop pop-up all weekend long during weekend one.
The activation will feature photos ops and merch at a gas station in Indio, making for the perfect place to get in the spirit before her Coachella Festival performance.
Clemfest
Creator agency The Clementine Group arrives to the desert this year with Clemfest. The daytime event will be ongoing throughout weekend one offering a fun festival pre-game experience.
Guests can experience brand activations, an open bar and more at its Indio locale.
Festival Weekend Pregame
This weekend one day party event on April 10th will be the perfect way to get your Friday going before the nearby festival.
The event will feature Nyjah Huston and friends at a private estate under the sun.
AM.RADIO Indio
AM.RADIO is hosting a daytime event on April 11th to bring music lovers together at a private estate the desert.
The Indio event will feature live performances as well as an open bar and gifting from a variety of brand partners.
ABSOLUT Hottest Brunch: Desert Edition
ABSOLUT Vodka will be hosting a brunch for a select group of attendees on Saturday, April 11th in celebration of their new ABSOLUT TABASCO.
The private party in La Quinta will feature live performances and brunch bites to get the festival day started right.
Boing Presents
Social media app Boing will be launching in the desert this year with a party at a private estate.
The music lineup will be coordinated by Nyjah Huston with an open bar for a late night event in the desert.
Pickle’s Coachella Pop-Up
Clothing rental platform Pickle is hosting a desert pop-up on April 10th and April 11th to get festivalgoers in the spirit of style.
They’re collaborating with a variety of lifestyle and beauty brands for a gifting experience of complimentary festival essentials in Indio.
Club Stonned
Bring a bit of sparkle into your festival fit with GetStonned by attending Club Stonned on April 11th or April 17th.
The luxury rhinestone brand is hosting a pre-festival event in Indio with a DJ, gifting, photo ops, and more.
Bloom Pool Party
Wellness brand Bloom Nutrition will be hosting a pool party in Palm Springs on April 11th in celebration of their newest energy drink flavor.
They’ll be serving up complimentary cocktails and a live DJ set by Grammy-nominated DJ TOKiMONSTA.
Aguachella Pregame Party
Agua De Kefir probiotic water will be bringing hydration to the desert with their Aguachella Pregame Party on Friday, April 10th.
The private event will see a live DJ set from Love Island favorite DJ Nic Vans (aka Nic Vansteenberghe), along with a guest list of attendees from the show.
Dim Mak Afloat: Desert Edition
The popular Dim Mak Afloat party came to the desert for the first time last year bringing day party fun to The Saguaro Palm Springs.
The Desert Edition of their event series included poolside cocktails, dancing, and live DJs taking the stage.
29Rooms: The Lunar Lounge
Refinery29 brought back their immersive 29Rooms experience with a tour that started in the desert.
Guests got to enjoy a variety of activities like poolside lounging, astrology readings and more at an exclusive Palm Springs locale.
Trashy IRL
The Trashy Studio app arrived to the desert with a party to celebrate their new Dark Room feature.
The event was open to the public and included live music performances, photo booths, and more at an Indio locale.
Coachella Magazine x Von Dutch Paris presents DesertStyle Marketplace
For those looking for a place to get the finishing touches for their festival fit, Von Dutch Paris joined with Coachella Magazine to host the DesertStyle Marketplace.
Guests enjoyed a beauty bar, food, drinks, a live DJ, vintage shopping, and a display of the Von Dutch Paris line at the Indio locale.
Night Zero
Fan engagement platform Passes hosted the Night Zero event last year. The invite-only late night soiree had a lineup of DJs entertaining a crowd of influencers and tastemakers.
They’ve seen a variety of high profile guests at their events in past years, including Paris Hilton, David Dobrik, and more.
The Do-Over Palm Springs
Any fans of The Do-Over Los Angeles will enjoy the Palm Springs outpost of this classic party that’s typically open to the public.
With live DJ sets and dancing, you get an ideal escape before heading off to the festival. Last year’s event moved to a new venue, Ingleside Estate, and featured live music alongside a pool party.
Billboard & Amazon present MUSICK: Live from Reggie Watts’ Couch
Billboard and Amazon partnered for a day party featuring live DJ sets by Reggie Watts and Neil Frances.
The open RSVP event let guests experience a sick day-turned-sick day from Reggie Watts’ couch at The Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs.
Pinkchella Pool Party
Drag Race Star Trixie Mattel invited attendees to a pool party paradise with Pinkchella at her Trixie Motel destination in Palm Springs.
The ticketed event featured poolside cocktails, a live DJ set, and perfectly pink drag performances under the sun.
White Claw Sessions Powered by Billboard
Hard seltzer brand White Claw joined with Billboard to bring their live music event White Claw Sessions to the desert.
Singer-songwriter Maren Morris performed for fans in Palm Springs and RSVPs were open to the public.
Desert Dreams
Before even getting to the desert last year, guests got a head start on festival season at the Desert Dreams pop-up in Los Angeles.
The ticketed event featured brand activations, a photo booth, and even mechanical bull riding in Koreatown.
Paradise Hotel
Los Angeles brands SEEYOUSOON and Kiss N Grind brought their parties to the desert during weekend one with Paradise Hotel.
The poolside event will had plenty of mixing and mingling with cocktails and live DJ sets in Palm Springs.
Desert Affairs at The ABC Ranch
This exclusive festival after party arrived to the desert to keep the energy high during weekend one.
The invite-only bash at the private ABC Ranch estate included brand activations alongside mixing and mingling under the stars.
Get Ready With Music
This pre-festival get ready event by Scrappy! helped guests get into the desert spirit at a private estate in Desert Hot Springs.
Attendees received giveaways from brands along with a lively lineup of DJs and drink sponsors.
Travis Scott Presents Cacti Pool Party
Rapper Travis Scott brought his Cacti hard seltzer to the desert with a bash during weekend one.
The invite-only pool party attended by celebs like Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose featured drinks from the brand along with tequila cocktails to round out festival weekend.
Hurry Up Slowly
Record label Hurry Up Slowly and Before/After threw a day party soiree at The Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs.
Guests could stop by to enjoy poolside live DJ sets at this event open to the public.
AriZona Hard Festival Pre-Game
AriZona tea lovers attended this kickoff party last year on to dive head-first into festival weekend.
The influencer event presented by hoo.be featured drinks from the brand’s line of AriZona Hard vodka-infused cold brewed tea. Invites were available by request for this refreshing desert destination.
Dove Hairadise
The perfect place for festival glam last year was the Dove Hairadise event during weekend one.
Attendees enjoyed hair touch-ups along with food and a live DJ set. RSVP requests were available to attend this exclusive Coachella Valley party, also presented by hoo.be.
Von Dutch Paris Afters
Y2k fashion brand Von Dutch Paris threw an afters event for their DesertStyle Marketplace pop-up in the early morning during weekend one.
The exclusive party had a sponsored bar, live music, giveaways, and more at a secret desert location.
Afterglow
This electronic music event ran late into the night giving partygoers plenty of reasons to keep dancing.
The lineup of live DJs took the stage in Thermal at The ABC Ranch, a go-to festival after party locale.
Breakfast Club
The same organizers as Afterglow also hosted Breakfast Club during weekend two.
The EDM day party that began bright and early at 11am featured a hot lineup of live DJ acts to get attendees on their feet early.
NYLON Desert Disco
NYLON Magazine added a round two to their desert partying with the invite-only event NYLON Desert Disco.
With last year’s event presented by Coach, guests experienced a similar feel to their NYLON House event with gifting, live DJ sets, and more.
@lalaguide The NYLON Desert Disco by @Nylon during Stagecoach weekend was amazing! 🤩✨️ It was presented by @Coach with activations by @elfcosmetics, @Kacey Welch and more! #nylonmagazine #nylondesertdisco #stagecoach #stagecoachweekend #stagecoachparties #coachellavalley ♬ AUTOMOTIVO BAYSIDE DJ NK3 – DJ NK3
Sparkling Sessions: The Desert
Beverage brand Sparkling Ice brought a chill to Stagecoach Festival weekend with Sparkling Sessions: The Desert.
The daytime event featured a guest performance by Jessie Murph along with DJ sets, cocktails, food trucks, and good vibes.
Country Bandit
New to the Stagecoach Festival weekend event scene last year was Country Bandit, presented by Bulleit Fronter Whiskey.
The invite-only party, was a country-inspired bash with cocktails, live music, and mechanical bull rides at a private estate in Thermal.
The Backyard Revival
For guests in need of relief from the desert heat, The Backyard Revival brought a rest and recovery event to Indio.
Attendees got to enjoy a cold plunge by Plunge, mechanical bull rides, and live music from Country Bandit and other surprise guests.
