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When
April
Attendance
~230,000 (across the weekend)
Admission
Ticketed
Setting
Outdoor
Stagecoach is the largest country music festival in the country — an April weekend at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California (the week after Coachella), with country superstars, up-and-comers, honky-tonk dance halls, barbecue, and line dancing under the desert sun.
It brings a boots-and-hats crowd to the same palm-lined grounds as Coachella, pairing marquee country headliners with pool days and the desert-resort scene of the Coachella Valley.
Want to go? Turn Stagecoach Festival into a trip you plan with your group.
Creates an editable trip seeded with a starter itinerary, hotels & eats.
Event details
Typical dates
A weekend in late April (Fri–Sun)
Admission
Ticketed (GA, VIP, and camping)
Parking
Free general parking and paid preferred lots; shuttles run from area hotels.
Nearest airport
Palm Springs International (PSP) — ~30 min
Typical weather
Hot, dry desert days (often 90s °F) cooling after dark — sun by day, a layer at night.
Official website
Location
Indio, CA
Where to stay
Group houses (La Quinta / Indio)
Renting a house with a pool is the classic move.
The Saguaro Palm Springs
Colorful, party-friendly hotel ~30 min away.
On-site camping
Car and tent camping at the polo grounds.
Where to eat & drink
Festival BBQ + honky-tonks
Barbecue and dance halls on the grounds.
Tac/Quila (Palm Springs)
Lively Mexican spot for a group dinner.
Great Shakes
Palm Springs shakes to beat the heat.
Nearby attractions
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Rotating tram to cool alpine air.
Joshua Tree National Park
Otherworldly desert park ~1 hr away.
Downtown Palm Springs
Mid-century design, pools, and nightlife.
A sample itinerary
1Arrive + pool day
- •Fly into PSP
- •Afternoon: check into the group house
- •Evening: Palm Springs dinner
2Festival day 1
- •Morning: pool
- •Afternoon/night: country headliners + honky-tonk
3Festival day 2
- •Midday: barbecue + line dancing
- •Evening: headliner sets
4Desert + depart
- •Morning: Joshua Tree or the tramway
- •Head to PSP
Make it yours — an editable trip you can share with your group.
Travel tips
- Split a group house with a pool to beat the desert heat.
- Buy tickets early — Stagecoach sells out.
- Set a nightly meetup spot; grounds service is spotty.
Frequently asked questions
When is Stagecoach?
A weekend in late April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, the week after Coachella.
How is it different from Coachella?
Same grounds, but all country — headliners, honky-tonk dance halls, barbecue, and a boots-and-hats crowd.
Should you camp or get a house?
Camping is social and cheap; group houses with a pool trade a shuttle ride for comfort and a place to cool off.
Going with friends?
TrekUnity keeps the whole group on the same page — vote on plans, split costs, and see who's arriving when.
Start planning freeTrekUnity is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Stagecoach Festival or its organizers. Dates, prices, and details are provided for informational purposes and can change — always confirm on the official event website before booking.