Weekend one of Coachella is almost here, and we’ve put together the ultimate guide to all of the daytime events, pool parties, evening soirees and after hours spots! Per usual, the volume of parties being hosted by big name brands, celebs and media outlets is impressive, including repeats of past years’ events, as well as some newcomers to the scene. As in past years, the majority of Coachella parties are taking place during weekend one. It’s a mix of VIP/invite-only events and those that are open to the public via RSVP or by purchasing tickets, with the specifics for each party outlined by day below. [Update: check out our weekend two party guide here!]
DESERT LOUNGE BY TILLY’S AND DICKIES
When: Thursday, April 10, 5 – 10pm
Where: Ace Hotel and Swim Club (701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: The Desert Lounge by Tilly’s and Dickies will feature skate demos, music performances by American Authors, The Kin and Echosmith, and DJ sets by DJ Mom Jeans (aka Danny Masterson), Bees Knees and Franco V.
How to attend: RSVP here
DIRTY SOUTH AT THE LED DAY CLUB
When: Thursday, April 10, 11am
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs (150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Dirty South will perform poolside at the new Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs.
How to attend: Purchase tickets here
COSMIC STARDUST INDUSTRY MIXER
When: Thursday, April 10, 7pm – 12am
Where: Indian Palms Resort, Palm Terrace (48630 Monroe St., Indio)
Highlights: Kick off Coachella weekend one with the Cosmic Stardust Industry Mixer, featuring sets by Moon Boots, Christian Martin, Bais Haus, Tres Dubois, Oh Doyle, Hidden Relics and Dirty Motive.
How to attend: Purchase tickets here
12th ANNUAL FILTER YACHT CLUB
When: Thursday, April 10, 9pm – 1am
Where: Secret location
Highlights: Filter Magazine is hosting its annual Coachella kick-off event presented by aerie, with music by ASTR, Mayer Hawthorne, Peanut Butter Wolf and Dam Funk; hosted bar, food and giveaways.
How to attend: RSVP here
DESERT GOLD ¡REUNION! AT THE ACE HOTEL
When: Thursday, April 10, 10pm – 2am
Where: Ace Hotel and Swim Club (701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Marc by Marc Jacobs Eyewear hosts this special edition of ¡Reunión! with DJ Day.
How to attend: RSVP here
DESERT LOUNGE BY TILLY’S AND DICKIES
When: Friday, April 11, 5 – 10pm
Where: Ace Hotel and Swim Club (701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Skate demos, music performances by American Authors, The Kin and Echosmith, and DJ sets by DJ Mom Jeans (aka Danny Masterson), Bees Knees and Franco V.
How to attend: RSVP here
A-TRAK AT THE LED DAY CLUB
When: Friday, April 11, 11am
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs (150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: A-Trak will perform poolside at the new Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs.
How to attend: Purchase tickets here
BMF MUSIC LOUNGE
When: Friday, April 11, 12 – 6pm
Where: Ingleside Inn (200 W. Ramon Road, Palm Springs)
Highlights: This exclusive event produced by BMF Media features poolside festivities, gifting and music by top-notch performers.
How to attend: VIP/invite only
VESTAL VILLAGE
When: Friday, April 11, 12 – 6pm
Where: Private location in Thermal (within 5 miles from the festival grounds)
Highlights: Vestal Watches is presenting a daytime event near the festival with food, a hosted bar and music performances.
How to attend: Invite only
THE SAGUARO DESERT WEEKENDER
When: Friday, April 11, 3 – 9pm
Where: The Saguaro Palm Springs (1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Hello Stranger Creative and the dFm, partnering with Opening Ceremony and Teva, are joining forces to present the Saguaro Desert Weekender Day 1, featuring poolside performances by FKA Twigs, Kingdom, Total Freedom, Price William and P. Morris.
How to attend: RSVP here
HARPER’S BAZAAR COACHELLA POOL PARTY
When: Friday, April 11, 4 – 6pm
Where: The Parker Palm Springs (4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Guests will hang out poolside and enjoy music by DJ Mia Moretti during this exclusive kick-off event hosted by the Harper’s Bazaar editors and Julianne Hough to kick off the weekend’s pop-up shop at the Gene Autry Pool at the Parker Palm Springs.
How to attend: Invite only
KARI FEINSTEIN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL STYLE LOUNGE
When: Friday, April 11
Where: Private location in Indio
Highlights: Kari Feinstein is hosting her infamous Style Lounge in Indio this year, as a follow up to last year’s popular mobile version that gifted celebs and VIPs with swag from top brands.
How to attend: VIP/Invite only
SOHO HOUSE DESERT+SUNSET+SOCIAL
When: Friday, April 11, 6 – 10pm
Where: Merv Griffin estate in La Quinta
Highlights: Forward by Elyse Walker is throwing an invite-only event at the Soho House pop-up at the Merv Griffin estate, with Rosie Huntington-Whitely hosting and DJ sets by Daisy Lowe, Mia Moretti, Myles Hendrik and Ana Calderon.
How to attend: VIP/invite only
DETAILS@MIDNIGHT
When: Friday, April 11, 10pm – 2am
Where: Private estate
Highlights: Details magazine is back with the Details@Midnight party, presented with Lexus, featuring DJ sets by The Knocks, Brendan Fallis and Hannah Bronfman.
How to attend: Invite only
VIRGIN SACRIFICES BY FLAUNT & SIWY
When: Friday, April 11, 10pm – 5am
Where: Secret location
Highlights: Flaunt Magazine and Siwy, in association with The Impossible Project, present the exclusive Virgin Sacrifices event, hosted by Ashley Benson, Riley Keough and Nolan Funk. Includes performances by Soko, The Wow and other special guests.
How to attend: Invite only
HARPER’S BAZAAR COACHELLA POP-UP
When: Saturday, April 12, 11am – 6pm
Where: The Parker Palm Springs (4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Hang out poolside and shop with the editors of Harper’s Bazaar at the Gene Autry Pool at the Parker Palm Springs.
How to attend: RSVP to thestyle@harpersbazaar.com to book a style session
STYLEBOP.COM PARTY
When: Saturday, April 12, 3 – 7pm
Where: Private estate
Highlights: Stylebop.com is throwing an exclusive barbecue brunch hosted by Harley Viera-Newton and Langley Fox Hemingway, presented by Mazdack Rassi, Milk Studios and Garage Radio.
How to attend: Invite only
GUESS HOTEL
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 5pm
Where: Viceroy Palm Springs (415 S. Belardo Road, Palm Springs)
Highlights: GUESS is hosting their annual GUESS Hotel event at the Viceroy, with poolside music, cocktails and eats.
How to attend: Invite only
DOLCE VITA/JD FISK
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 5pm
Where: Private estate near the festival
Highlights: Dolce Vita and JD Fisk are hosting a pool party with an open bar, food, and music by Lucas Walters and friends.
How to attend: Invite only
LACOSTE DESERT POOL PARTY
When: Saturday April 12, 1 – 6pm
Where: Secret location in Thermal
Highlights: Held in an idyllic lakeside location, Lacoste brings back their popular VIP pool party featuring performances and DJ sets by Alexa Chung, Elijah Wood, Nikki Pennie, Zach Cowie and Johnny Wujeck, as well as food trucks, games, inflatable alligators and more.
How to attend: Invite only (or enter to win a ticket from Uber – info here!)
BMF PRESENTS THE MUSIC LOUNGE
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 6pm
Where: Ingleside Inn (200 W. Ramon Road, Palm Springs)
Highlights: This exclusive event produced by BMF Media features poolside festivities, gifting and music by top-notch performers.
How to attend: VIP/invite only (enter to win a pair of passes here!)
OLD NAVY OASIS
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 6p
Where: Private location near festival grounds
Highlights: Young the Giant will perform, with Hannah Bronfman deejaying.
How to attend: Invite only
1OAK AT THE REVOLT
When: Saturday, April 12, 1 – 6pm
Where: La Quinta
Highlights: Nightlife powerhouse 1OAK is throwing an afternoon event in La Quinta, hosted by Alessandra Ambrossio and her Ále by Alessandra clothing line.
How to attend: Invite only
STYLECASTER & UGG #CHOOSEYOURHUE PARTY
When: Saturday, April 12, 1 – 4pm
Where: Private estate
Highlights: Stylecaster and UGG Australia are joining forces for a “colorful poolside party,” with music by Chloe Norgaard and Dalton, and a DIY flower crown tutoral by That Madonna Girl.
How to attend: Invite only
STINGRAY EXPERIENCE POOL PARTY AT THE BOOTSY BELLOWS ESTATE
When: Saturday, April 12, 2 – 7pm
Where: Private estate in Rancho Mirage
Highlights: The Bootsy Bellows Estate returns to Rancho Mirage, with poolside food and drinks at the Stingray Oasis, and special performances by Passion Pit (DJ set), Juicy J, Mia Moretti, Devin Lucian and Wade Crescent. Guests will have the opportunity to ride along with a professional race driver on a closed-road course to test out the Chevy Corvette Stingray at 115 miles an hour.
How to attend: Invite only
SONOS & PANDORA HOUSE PARTY
When: Saturday, April 12, 1:30 – 5:30pm
Where: Private residence
Highlights: Sonos and Pandora are hosting a new event at a private estate in Indio, with Diplo performing.
How to attend: VIP/Invite only
THE SAGUARO DESERT WEEKENDER
When: Saturday, April 12, 1 – 7pm
Where: The Saguaro Palm Springs (1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Day 2 of the Saguaro Desert Weekender will feature the annual Rhonda, Queen of the Desert party presented by A Club Called Rhonda, with poolside performances and festivities.
How to attend: RSVP here
KARI FEINSTEIN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL STYLE LOUNGE
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: Private location in Indio
Highlights: Kari Feinstein is hosting her infamous Style Lounge in Indio this year, as a follow up to last year’s popular mobile version that gifted celebs and VIPs with swag from top brands.
How to attend: VIP/Invite only
DISCLOSURE DJ SET AT THE LED DAY CLUB
When: Saturday, April 12, 11am
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs (150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Disclosure will perform a DJ set poolside at the new Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs.
How to attend: Purchase tickets here
DESERT GOLD AT THE ACE HOTEL: MARC BY MARC JACOBS POP-UP AND FESTIVAL NRMAL
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 6pm (pop-up shop and part one of Festival NRMAL), 10pm – 2am (part two of Festival NRMAL)
Where: Ace Hotel and Swim Club (701 E Palm Canyon Dr)
Highlights: Marc by Marc Jacobs is hosting a one-day-only pop-up shop at the Co-Op at the Ace Hotel, and Festival NRMAL will feature poolside music in the afternoon as well as later in the evening at the Amigo Room.
How to attend: RSVP here
VESTAL VILLAGE
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 6pm
Where: Private location in Thermal (within 5 miles from the festival grounds)
Highlights: Vestal Watches is presenting a daytime event near the festival with food, a hosted bar and music performances.
How to attend: Invite only
SAVVY CITY COMPOUND
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 7pm
Where: Compound in Indio next to the polo fields
Highlights: The Savvy City app is presenting a pool party that integrates the concept of social currency, with games, app-driven giveaways, a vape lounge, pop-up shops and poolside festivities.
How to attend: Download the app for info!
CAMP VIBES @ BOOMCHELLA
When: Saturday, April 12, 12 – 5pm
Where: Private Rancho Mirage estate
Highlights: Camp Vibes @ Boomchella is a pool party presented by Nue and Earmilk, with guest performances and an open bar by Heineken, Tito’s Vodka and Don Julio. Complimentary shuttles between the party and the festival will be available.
How to attend: RSVP to rsvpboomchella@gmail.com or here
RESQWATER POOL PARTY
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: The Bougainvillea Estate in Indio
Highlights: RESQWATER, purveyor of anti-hangover water, is hosting an exclusive house party near the festival grounds, with expected guests including Shaun White and Giovanni Ribisi, and entertainment by DJ Adam 12 (Adam Bravin of She Wants Revenge).
How to attend: Invite only
ICONOCLAST SPECIAL OFFICIAL HAPPY POOL PARTY
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: Private location in Palm Springs
Highlights: Iconoclast is throwing an invite-only pool party, with M·A·C Cosmetics artists creating festival-ready beauty looks for the party guests.
How to attend: Invite only
FOREVER 21’S PARTY IN THE SKY
When: Saturday, April 12, 5 – 9pm
Where: 4575 Camino Parocela, Palm Springs
Highlights: Forever 21‘s Party in the Sky event will feature performances by Azealia Banks and special guest DJs, a showcase of summer 2014 Forever 21 fashion, gifting suite and food trucks.
How to attend: RSVP here
JEREMY SCOTT/ADIDAS PARTY
When: Saturday, April 12, 11pm – 4am
Where: Frank Sinatra estate in Palm Springs
Highlights: Jeremy Scott and Adidas are back with their exclusive VIP event at the Frank Sinatra estate in Palm Springs.
How to attend: VIP/invite only
H&M LOVES MUSIC
When: Saturday, April 12, 11pm – 4am
Where: Private location in Indio near the festival grounds
Highlights: As an official sponsor of Coachella, H&M‘s Saturday night soirée is as close as it gets to an official after-party, with Major Lazer headlining and DJ Jesse Marco.
How to attend: VIP/invite only
MAKING SHAPES IN THE DESERT
When: Saturday, April 12, 10pm – 4am
Where: Private location two miles from the festival (exact location disclosed upon ticket purchase)
Highlights: Making Shapes in the Desert is a late-night event featuring music by François K, Tensnake, Split Secs and Modern Luv.
How to attend: Purchase tickets here (pre-sale only, no tickets will be available at the event)
NEON CARNIVAL
When: Saturday, April 12, 10pm – 4am
Where: Private airport near Thermal
Highlights: Neon Carnival is back, this year presented by Nylon, Olay and GUESS, featuring carnival rides and other over-the-top late night festivities. Zoe Kravitz is DJing, along with DJ Ruckus, DJ Politik and DJ Kayper.
How to attend: VIP/invite only
HARPER’S BAZAAR COACHELLA POP-UP
When: Sunday, April 12, 11am – 6pm
Where: The Parker Palm Springs (4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Hang out poolside and shop with the editors of Harper’s Bazaar at the Gene Autry Pool at the Parker Palm Springs.
How to attend: RSVP to thestyle@harpersbazaar.com to book a style session
CYNTHIA VINCENT BLOGGER BRUNCH
When: Sunday, April 13, 11:30am
Where: Private location
Highlights: Cynthia Vincent is hosting an exclusive invite-only blogger brunch.
How to attend: Invite only
BMF MUSIC LOUNGE
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 6pm
Where: Ingleside Inn (200 W. Ramon Road, Palm Springs)
Highlights: This exclusive event produced by BMF Media features poolside festivities, gifting and music by top-notch performers.
How to attend: VIP/invite only
GUESS HOTEL
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 5pm
Where: Viceroy Palm Springs (415 S. Belardo Road, Palm Springs)
Highlights: GUESS is hosting their annual GUESS Hotel event at the Viceroy, with poolside music, cocktails and eats.
How to attend: Invite only
DESERT GOLD AT THE ACE HOTEL: THE DO-OVER & FESTIVAL NRMAL
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 6pm (Do-Over and part one of Festival NRMAL), 10pm – 2am (part two of Festival NRMAL)
Where: Ace Hotel and Swim Club (701 E Palm Canyon Dr.)
Highlights: Adidas Originals is presenting the annual Do-Over event at the Ace Hotel Commune, with music, barbecue and booze. Festival NRMAL will feature poolside music during the afternoon, as well as later in the evening in the Amigo Room.
How to attend: RSVP here
LACOSTE DESERT POOL PARTY
When: Sunday April 13, 1 – 6pm
Where: Secret location in Thermal
Highlights: Held in an idyllic lakeside location, Lacoste brings back their popular VIP pool party featuring performances and DJ sets by Alexa Chung, Elijah Wood, Nikki Pennie, Zach Cowie and Johnny Wujeck, food trucks, games and more.
How to attend: Invite only (or enter to win a ticket from Uber – info here!)
KARI FEINSTEIN’S MUSIC FESTIVAL STYLE LOUNGE
When: Sunday, April 13
Where: Private location in Indio
Highlights: Kari Feinstein is hosting her infamous Style Lounge in Indio this year, as a follow up to last year’s popular mobile version that gifted celebs and VIPs with swag from top brands.
How to attend: VIP/Invite only
THE SAGUARO DESERT WEEKENDER
When: Sunday, April 13, 1 – 7pm
Where: The Saguaro Palm Springs (1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: Day 3 of the Saguaro Desert Weekender will feature DJ Harvey performing poolside.
How to attend: RSVP here
DAVID GUETTA AT THE LED DAY CLUB
When: Sunday, April 13, 11am
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs (150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs)
Highlights: David Guetta will perform poolside at the new Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs.
How to attend: Purchase tickets here
VESTAL VILLAGE
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 6pm
Where: Private location in Thermal (within 5 miles from the festival grounds)
Highlights: Vestal Watches is presenting a daytime event near the festival with food, a hosted bar and music performances.
How to attend: Invite only
DOLCE VITA/JD FISK POOL PARTY
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 5pm
Where: Private estate near the festival
Highlights: Dolce Vita and JD Fisk are hosting a pool party with an open bar, eats and music by Lucas Walters and friends.
How to attend: Invite only
WILD STYLE DESERT ESCAPE POOL PARTY
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 4pm
Where: Private estate
Highlights: Wild Style is throwing a pool party with Venus X, Kingdom, Total Freedom and guest host Nasir Mazhar.
How to attend: RSVP to rsvp@wildstylela.com
SAVVY CITY COMPOUND
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 7pm
Where: Private compound in Indio next to the polo fields
Highlights: The Savvy City app is presenting a pool party that integrates the concept of social currency, with games, app-driven giveaways, a vape lounge, pop-up shops and poolside festivities.
How to attend: Download the app for info!
CAMP VIBES @ BOOMCHELLA
When: Sunday, April 13, 12 – 5pm
Where: Private Rancho Mirage estate
Highlights: Camp Vibes @ Boomchella is a pool party presented by Nue and Earmilk, with guest performances and an open bar by Heineken, Tito’s Vodka and Don Julio.
How to attend: RSVP to rsvpboomchella@gmail.com or here
Next up we’ll let you know what is going on during weekend two! [Update: check out our weekend two party guide here!]
