Nothing can beat the feeling of a music festival. Thousands and thousands of music lovers converging on an outdoor setting to enjoy live music from some of the biggest musical superstars on the planet is an unmatched experience. Music festivals were one of the many things that the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard, with 2020 and 2021 mostly functioning as huge down years in the industry. However, in 2022, that is set to change.
2022 will see two of the biggest music festivals in America return to Southern California, with Stagecoach and Coachella returning to the Empire Polo Club, only 20 miles from Palm Springs. After a two-year hiatus, these events are making their comebacks in April, and they promise to be a spectacle for the ages. Let’s take a look at what both festivals provide.
Stagecoach 2022
Stagecoach is one of America’s biggest and best-known country music festivals. It is a huge showcase of some of the top talents in the industry with a stacked lineup of country performers. This year, Stagecoach is taking place from April 29th to May 1st, with three days and nights of epic shows that country and folk lovers will adore.
Stagecoach is set on the grounds of the Empire Polo Club, a vast expanse of open land that encompasses over 78-acres and also plays host to Coachella. Stagecoach is a music festival, first and foremost, but there will be numerous other great attractions at this event. There are many great food and drink spots, including Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse. There will also be top-notch country-style shopping at Nikki Lane’s Stage Stop Marketplace. The Honkytonk Dance Hall is a great area for those who love partaking in a classic hoedown with line dancing, round dancing, and more.
The musical lineup this year features many big names that country music lovers are going to recognize. This year, the three headliners are Thomas Rhett, the famed Georgian pop-country singer, Carrie Underwood, the international country icon, and Luke Combs, the North Carolinian singer and songwriter. There are also numerous other big names on the lineup, like the Black Crowes, Brothers Osborne, and Midland.
Stagecoach is a popular event for those looking to camp out, enjoy incredible food, and listen to their favorite country performers. Numerous lots can be rented out for campsites, including the famed safari campgrounds, which provide a more glamorous camping experience. It is a wild festival that has something for everyone and is one of the most significant weekends of the year for country lovers.
Coachella 2022
Coachella might be the best-known music festival globally, and for a good reason. It is a massive event that takes place over two weekends, often having the most jaw-dropping lineup of musical talent of any festival in the world. Big names in every genre will be making appearances, from pop star icons to rap legends and electronic dance music producers. This event draws in a glamorous crowd filled with celebrities, influencers, and music lovers of all kinds.
This year, Coachella will start on April 15th-17th for the first weekend and continue from April 22nd-24th for the second weekend. Coachella takes place at the Empire Polo Club and typically draws in over 225,000 attendees across its two weekends.
Coachella is a truly gigantic event in scale and has something for everyone. It has an extensive food scene that will delight foodies, with the Indio Central Market featuring over 15 restaurants from across the country. There is a wide range of activities, from games and giveaways to a Ferris wheel and recreational sports, as well as top-notch shopping. Coachella is also known for its incredible art displays, with everything from performance art to sculptures and paintings.
But the reason for the enduring appeal of Coachella is the incredible lineups of musical talent they manage to assemble. This year, the lineup truly astonishes, with performers that are big names in every genre. This year, the four primary headliners are Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Kanye West, and Swedish House Mafia, but the list of other performers playing is massive. Other musicians you will find here include Lil Baby, Phoebe Bridgers, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, and Run the Jewels.
Coachella is a global phenomenon frequented by all the biggest celebrities and social media superstars. It is a gigantic showcase of the most famed current superstars and up-and-coming talent that will soon be in their place. It is one of the music industry’s biggest events, and, after a two-year hiatus, it is set to return with a bang.
