Coachella 2024 is a cultural cornerstone that blends art, music, and community, continuously shaping worldwide trends each year.
A music and arts festival in one–that’s what it means to celebrate Coachella 2024. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival began in 1999 as a two-day event. In its history, in some years the occasion failed to make revenue, which led organizers to take a year off. It came back in 2001 as a one-day event and expanded to three days in 2010. As years passed, it became a six-day celebration spread out across two consecutive weekends.
Coacella 2024 is one of the world’s crown jewels of music festivals due to its eclectic music lineup, odes to artistry, and immersive experiences. Every moment of it is a testament to the power of both art and music’s power to inspire unity across all generations. This year, the festival took place in Indio, California, scheduled from April 12 to 14 and 19 to 21.
Here are some Coachella 2024 highlights from the first half of its shows.
Coachella 2024 fashion
People who attend Coachella have been observed wearing clothes that have no particular themes whatsoever. The event happens in the Coachella Valley, also known as Greater Palm Springs, which happens to be a desert resort city. While attendees are encouraged to come wearing whatever they want, they are also encouraged to consider the conditions of the weather and the venue.
Breathable outfits will combat the sweltering heat. At the same time, Coachella is an event where people would be walking most of the time, so outfits must be comfortable.
Coachella style inspirations include themes like boho, sporty, tie-dye, fringes and ruffles, band tees over skirts or jeans, among many others.
Coachella 2024’s creative installations
Coachella had curators scour the world for celebrated artists, architects, and designers to transform the Empire Polo field, according to their official website.
Returning favorites include the “Balloon Chain” by Robert Bose, “Do Lab,” and “Spectra” by NEWSUBSTANCE, to name a few.
The “Spectra” building by NEWSUBSTANCE is an iconic rainbow building that offers an evolving, breathtaking view from dusk to dawn.
No slowing down pic.twitter.com/dRLpS6upZb
— Coachella (@coachella) April 14, 2024
The Do Lab installation provides attendees with its usual colorful details along with audio-reactive virtual extensions.
Meanwhile, new installations like “Dancing in the Sky,” “Babylon,” and “Monarch: A House in Six Parts” mesmerized the crowd with their elaborate formations. These came with a burst of hues and extensively-designed structures which enlivened the field and added to the event’s Instagram-worthy spots.
Performances from sought-after artists
The biggest highlight of the first Coachella 2024 weekend were performances from various artists. Lana del Rey headlined the Friday set on April 12 and wore a blue Dolce & Gabbana dress with swarovski crystals with gem-adorned boots. She and Jon Batiste played “Candy Necklace,” their collaborative project, as she sat on his piano. Performers for day 1 include Tyla, ATEEZ, Sabrina Carpenter, Brittany Howard, Suki Waterhouse, among many others.
American rapper and record producer Tyler, The Creator headed the show held on April 13, Saturday. Canadian songwriter Grimes and Le Sserafim, and Jon Batiste delivered their performances among other artists. Gwen Stefani’s band, No Doubt, also sang with Olivia Rodrigo onstage. Rock band Bleachers performed for the crowd as well, whose frontman, Jack Antonoff, worked with Taylor Swift on her record-breaking albums.
Ice Spice performed a remix of Swift’s “Karma” which she included in her set, as she served as a featured artist on the superstar’s song.
For day 3, Doja Cat led the lineup as well with performances from Renee Rapp, 88Rising Futures, Kesha, DJ Seinfield, Bebe Rexha and David Guetta, among others.
.@reneerapp got the young ex-wives heated
— Coachella (@coachella) April 15, 2024
Watch the 2024 livestream to catch moments like these on @YouTube at https://t.co/j5uIbSOgaa, presented by @NYXCosmetics pic.twitter.com/ihXdhVQr2O
Here is this year’s list of performers:
Celebrity sightings
Coachella 2024 remains a sought-after event as people all over the world come to celebrate music, art, and culture. It has also become a hotspot for numerous brands who set up booths in the area, as well as celebrities who went to enjoy the six-day event.
Here are some celebrities who attended Coachella.
📸 | Taylor and Travis at #Coachella pic.twitter.com/eNSLVVSien
— Taylor Swift Updates 🤍 (@TSwiftLA) April 14, 2024
Check here for the list of celebrities who went to Coachella 2024 over the weekend. The next half of the festival will commence on April 19 to 21.
Banner photo from Coachella’s Facebook page.
