Coachella 2026 Party Guide: The Complete List for The Hottest Parties and Events
Dust off those dancing shoes, bright colored crop-tops, and bring the glitter - Coachella is is under way! Many Angelenos (and anyone that loves a good time) will be heading to the desert for an incredible three-day music festival but even more are heading there for the activations and the parties! This year will the brands are pulling out all of the stops! Check out the complete list below to see what’s on deck and where your favorite insiders and celebs will be hanging out outside of festival grounds!
Thursday, April 9th:
Glow Oasis Pool Party:
The brand will be bringing together the most celebrated and influential group of creators and friends of the brand for a glowing desert night before the festival begins. Think radiant skin, poolside content moments, great music, and elevated, effortless vibes under the desert sky. It’s the perfect way to kick off Coachella weekend 1: relaxed, radiant, and surrounded by great energy. It’s an elevated pool party like no other.
Billboard: The Arrival:
Billboard will be providing a soft landing to select musicians and industry leaders with The Arrival, an invite-only gathering happening before the first weekend of Coachella 2026. Taking place at a luxe private estate in Indio, the event will feature performances by a choice collection of electronic artists, with beloved duo Louis The Child, British phenom Jonas Blueand rising dance star Arlo all set to perform.
MaruMart Pop-Up at Cabazon Outlets
Maruchan meets festivalgoers exactly where they are, showing up along the Coachella journey with eye-catching billboards and the MaruMart pop-up at Cabazon to deliver a quick, satisfying, and budget-friendly reset when it’s needed most. The onsite activation will have free samples, unexpected flavor twists, giveaways and an immersive, walk-through space designed for quick stops, exploration and content capturing.
Timing:
Activation: April 9 - 13 + April 16 - 20
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Friday, April 10th:
NYLON Announces Return of NYLON House in the Desert Presented by Matrix, Featuring Debut Partnership with KATSEY:
NYLON will host the return of NYLON House in the Desert on Friday, April 10th in Coachella Valley, CA. Presented by Matrix, which will debut a new KATSEYE partnership, the unofficial kickoff to the biggest festival celebration in music will feature a star-studded guestlist, and a high-energy DJ set by Diplo B2B HUGEL. This year’s theme, NOCTURNA, is a fashion-forward, after-dark desert experience that will invite guests to be inspired by moonlit rituals and the untamed energy of the wild. It’s a seductive, fashion-meets-primal celebration where music and movement take over the dancefloor.
Desert Nights:
Desert Nights: PATRÓN Tequila returns as the exclusive tequila sponsor for the invite-only, after festival celebration. Throughout the weekend, guests will toast with specialty cocktails in the Collector’s Cup at the desert’s most coveted late-night destination.
WHEN: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12
WHO: Performances by David Guetta, Afrojack, Green Velvet and more
Framework In the Desert: April 10th-12th:
Underground music purveyors Framework recently released the heavy-hitting lineup for 2026's Framework In The Desert, the brand's festival afterhours series in the Coachella Valley, returning for its 5th anniversary edition.
The three-night house and techno event continues to build its legacy with headlining sets from Armin Van Buuren, Disclosure (DJ Set), Mochakk, Boys Noize, Marlon Hoffstadt, KETTAMA B2B Prospa, and Max Dean x Luke Dean.
Framework In The Desert's 5 Year Anniversary Celebration will also feature support sets from Riordan, Chloé Calliet, Azzecca, and bullet tooth, in addition to the return of the Long Feng Art Car - a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art mutant vehicle that serves as the event stage.
Saturday, April 11th:
Revolve Festival:
REVOLVE Festival: For the first time ever, PATRÓN Tequila joins as the exclusive tequila partner of the iconic REVOLVE Festival. Guests will celebrate the debut partnership with premium drinks in the brand's custom Collector’s Cup at the weekend’s most fashion-forward celebration.
Sonic Desert:
Sonic Desert, an exclusive Coachella weekend event hosted by Roland and presented by Coca-Cola.
Taking place Saturday, April 11 from 1–6 PM at a private ranch in Thermal, Sonic Desert brings together hands-on music experiences with Roland gear, DJ sets, and a full lineup of food and drinks.
We’ll have multiple bar partners onsite including 21Seeds, CHILL Vodka, and Crown Royal, plus additional sponsors like Topo Chico, Vitaminwater, and more. Music will be led by Matthew Topper, with a few other moments throughout the day.
Neon Carnival:
Back for the 15th year, Neon Carnival will once again serve as the top-tier after-hour spot. This year, the hot ticket will have Ty Dolla $ign as the headliner, along with a lineup of world renown special guests and DJs. Cravings will be filled thanks to noodles from Maruchan cans of Hint Water for you to refuel and hydrate between sets.
To capture that childhood nostalgia vibe, Maruchan is sponsoring this year’s iconic Ferris wheel, designed as a standout visual within the carnival, while Hint, the #1 unsweetened flavored still water brand in the U.S., is onsite with all of your hydration needs! More information TBD, but as always, this isn’t one that you’ll want to miss.
Sunday, April 12th:
Maison Martell: Celebration of Afrobeats
Maison Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, is pleased to extend you an invitation to their Coachella weekend brunch experience, a celebration of Afrobeats and Davido’s debut performance at the festival.
Set to become one of the festival’s most coveted experiences, the Martell x Davido Brunch: A Toast to Afrobeats, will take place inside an exclusive private residence. Unwind and toast to the rise of Afrobeats as Davido leads the charge for the meteoric rise of the music genre.
You’ll be welcomed with Martell’s French 75 while a DJ spins the hottest beats and warms you up before Davido himself arrives. Yard games like a putting green will give you a chance to shoot your shot and enjoy brunch before the festival’s evening lineups. This opportunity to be up close in an intimate and celebratory setting will mark a standout cultural moment at Coachella.
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