Weekend one of Coachella is officially a wrap! While many were in the desert for the three-day music festival to see acts such as Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Young Thug, The XX, Addison Rae, and more, however the hottest tickets may have been the off-site activations. Celebrities and insiders took to the parties till the early hours of the morning. From poolside oasis to full-on Carnival's, here is an insight look at the festivities.

Friday, April 10th:

NYLON House in the Desert Presented by Matrix:

Tonight, NYLON hosted the return of NYLON House in the Desert at Desert International Horse Park in Coachella Valley, CA. Presented by Matrix, the event unveiled a new KATSEYE partnership and set the tone as the unofficial kickoff to music’s biggest festival celebration, drawing a star-studded crowd and delivering a high-energy DJ set by Diplo B2B HUGEL.

This year’s theme, NOCTURNA, transformed the desert into an after‑dark, fashion‑driven experience inspired by moonlit ritual and untamed instinct. The immersive celebration brought together music, movement, and style in a seductive atmosphere that brought the dance floor alive. Guests enjoyed an immersive beauty experience with Matrix’s photo-worthy moments and exclusive product giveaways, and relaxed in the Trident Tri-Different speakeasy lounge. Partygoers were able to capture their glowing skin with Neutrogena®’s Hydro Boost Water Gel, while e.l.f. kept them eyes.lips.festival-ready at their immersive beauty experience. Skechers kept guests comfortable in their lounge and Sally Hansen made sure that guest’s manicures were elevated.

“What we’re building with NYLON – across membership, events, and a community rooted in music and culture – really comes to life in moments like NOCTURNA. We turned the desert into something special after dark, but more importantly, you can feel how much the NYLON ecosystem is growing every time we activate,” said Bryan Goldberg, CEO of BDG.

VIP attendees included: KATSEYE, Rauw Alejandro, Olivia Holt, Damson Idris, NAV, Big Sean, Rachel Zoe, Rich The Kid, Ariana Maddix, Rei Ami, Karrueche Tran, Michael Evans Behling, Ella Balinska, Kenzie Ziegler, Amber Rose, Chloe Cherry, BINI, Evan Ross, Montana Tucker, Kendall Washington, Andreina Santos, Madison Pettis, Gabi Moura, Brandon Edelman, Tiffany Baira, Kelly Berglund, Adam Sevani, Noah Fearnley, Shanina Shaik, Sheynnis Palacios, and more.

Photos courtesy of BFA for Nylon (Photos by Marc Patrick, Jason Sean Weiss, and Zach Hilty)

Guess Compound:

Friday 10th April 2026 - five iconic years, five exclusive compounds, ten unforgettable parties, GUESS returns to the desert to continue its legacy as the ultimate cultural landing pad for music’s most influential names.

This latest chapter builds on a five year legacy, the GUESS compound has played host to infamous parties with some of music's biggest names, creating unforgettable culture-defining moments, each leaving their mark on what has become a defining off-stage entity. Once again, GUESS set the tone with Kaytranada, Kitty Ca$h, Rodaidh McDonald, D33J and Sophie Gray pulling up to the party, jumping on the decks and delivering impromptu sets that carried the energy late into the night.

Nicolai Marciano welcomed a-list attendees, including artists, actors, musicians, friends, compound alumni and residents such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jennie, Quenlin Blackwell, Cara Delevingne, Emma Roberts, Evan Mock, A$AP Nast, Tyga, Fai Khadra, Lauren Harrier, Lila Moss, Matt Bellamy, Winnie Harlow, Paris Hilton, Mike will made it, Alix Earle, Emma Chamberlain, Guram Gvasalia, Finneas O’Connell, Claudia Sulewski, Landon Barker, Evan Ross, Jake Shane, Alabama Barker, True Whitaker and Bretman Rock.

Guests danced the night away while enjoying premium cocktails from PATRÓN Tequila served in the brand’s limited-time, desert-inspired Collector’s Cup, and toasted with Hennessy Espresso Martinis featuring exclusive, edible photo selfie prints on each cocktail.

Keeping the energy alive late into the night, guests refueled with new SONIC Refreshers and snacks at the SONIC food truck parked out front. Renowned photographer Myles Hendrick captured the night, offering a rare glimpse inside one of the most exclusive parties.

Five years in, GUESS continues to shape the cultural tone of the desert. The opening party established the energy, leading into the brand’s historic Sunday event, ready to shut down an unforgettable desert experience.

Photos courtesy of Myles Hendrik for GUESS

Saturday, April 11th:

Aguachella:

Insiders beat the heat at the poolside oasis, known as Aguachella! Attendees were sure to stay hydrated and refreshed at Coachella with Agua De Kefir at the Aguachella pre-game party in Indio, CA.

Notable attendees include: Jesse Solomon (Summer House), Chase McWhorter (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives), Kendall Washington, Kaylor Martin from Love Island Season 6, Jeremiah Brown, Adreina Santos, Iris Kendall, TJ Palma, Hannah Fields, DJ Nic Vans from Love Island Season 7, and more.

Agua De Kefir X Coachella pregame photo credit: Jared Michael Siskin

Absolut Heat Haus:

All weekend long, Absolut was serving up spicy sips and good times on Coachella grounds at the brand’s festival activation, The Absolut Heat Haus. The bold, photo-ready, and air-conditioned destination became a go-to stop for festivalgoers and VIPs.

TV personality Giannina Gibelli stopped by the Heat Haus to catch partner DJ Blake Horstmann’s set, and sipped on Absolut Tabasco Spicy Lemonades and other fiery cocktails.

Emma Roberts, Romee Strijd, Sophia Culpo, Scheana Shay, Cailin Russo & Camille Kostek all stopped by as well to cool down between sets.

Designed as an immersive, heat-meets-cool experience, the space blended striking visuals with bold flavors, making it a go-to spot throughout the weekend.

Photos courtesy of Absolut.

Sonic Desert Presented by Coca-Cola:

Sonic Desert delivered one of the desert's most talked-about Saturday afternoon experiences as 2,200 guests gathered at a private ranch in Thermal, California, for an immersive day of music, fashion, beauty, cocktails, and high-impact brand activations. Presented by Coca-Cola, the private daytime event transformed the ranch into a vibrant, poolside desert playground and quickly established itself as the place to be.

With music by Matthew Topper of SET Artist Management, Sonic Desert blended elevated hospitality with playful, highly photogenic moments from start to finish. Guests sipped cocktails from 21 Seeds and Crown Royal, cooled off with Coca-Cola Cherry Floats, explored standout sponsor activations, and moved through a stylish mix of lounge moments, beauty touch-ups, interactive experiences, and camera-ready installations. Roaming miniature donkeys added an unforgettable surprise element to the afternoon and became one of the event's most talked-about and photographed attractions.

Hazel-E, Mayra Veronica, Natasha Blasick, Charis Michelsen, Mercedes Blanche, Inas X, and Samata Pattinson were among the notable names who turned out for the private Thermal event. Participating partners included Coca-Cola, 21 Seeds, Crown Royal, AWAKE Caffeinated Chocolate, BMW M Performance Driving School, goodr, Keranique, smartwater, Vitamin World, Chill Vodka, Topo Chico, vitaminwater, Mr. Pibb, McLaren Rancho Mirage, aerie, Roland, Fazit, Volotea, Two Bit Circus, Ardell, ESW Beauty, Solely, The Crème Shop, Revel, and BreLuxe. Together, the brands helped create an atmosphere that felt energetic, elevated, and distinctly social, with every corner of the property offering guests something to sip, sample, discover, or capture.

Photo Credit: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

Interscope x Capitol Records:

Interscope and Capitol returned for their annual Coachella celebration this year, with a private event held in Palm Springs on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Now in its tenth year, the event has become known as one of the most highly anticipated parties of the weekend, attended by Interscope, Capitol and festival artists alike. Past attendees have included Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey, Camila Cabello, Zedd, OneRepublic, Yo Gotti, GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, Machine Gun Kelly, Benny Blanco, Reneé Rapp, KATSEYE, Jared Leto, Tierra Whack, Tame Impala, Cara Delevingne, Iris Apatow, Simu Liu, Kathryn Newton, Stormzy, and many more.

Guests walked away with an incredible assortment of goodies including adidas track jackets and shoes, provided by JD Sports, as well as KAYALI fragrances in custom, hand-painted bottles. Trü Frü hosted a bodega full of their new freeze-dried treats, while The FIAT Topolino made an appearance with the San Pellegrino Italian Spritz Bar. Erewhon curated a market experience for guests, featuring festival essentials such as skincare, supplements, organic snacks, beverages, and tote bags. Guests also enjoyed food provided by Anajak Thai’s Chef Justin Pichetrungsi, including their Southern-Thai Fried Chicken and Maitake Mushroom dishes, Pad Siew, Bluefin Tostadas, Carnitas Tacos, Papaya Salad, Radish & Cucumber Salad, Mango Sticky Rice, and Thai Coffee Cream Bar by August Novelties. Specialty drinks were curated by El Tesoro Tequila, Suntory Haku Vodka, -196 Vodka Seltzer, and On the Rocks Cocktails.

Interscope & Capitol’s Coachella Party celebrated the festival and their artists performing including 54 Ultra, Anyma, Champion, Disclosure, Duke Dumont, flowerovlove, Holly Humberstone, HUGEL, Jazzy, Karol G, KATSEYE, Marlon Hoffstadt, Nine Inch Noize, Royel Otis, Swae Lee, TOMORA and more.

Photo Credit: Christopher Polk / @polkimaging for Interscope/Capitol

Neon Carnival Creates Epic Bash for 15th Anniversary:

The night kicked off with an opening set from DJ Mary Mac, setting the tone for an electrifying evening. Channel Tres brought his signature blend of house and hip-hop to the decks, leading into a highly anticipated performance by 2X Diamond-certified global superstar Ty Dolla $ign, who made his Neon Carnival debut.

Ryan Garcia, Chris Brown, Tyga, and Mario were in peak form as they celebrated into the early morning, fueled by Ghost Energy while sharing a prime booth just off the main stage at Neon Carnival Presented Rivian and LaCroix Sparkling Water. From Mario’s soul-stirring acapella rendition of "Let Me Love You" to explosive sets by surprise performers YG and Tyga, the energy was unmatched.

Neon Carnival celebrated its milestone 15th Anniversary in spectacular fashion as headliner Ty Dolla $ign ignited the desert night! The hitmaker didn't just perform—iluminating the stage with a high-energy set, he turned the carnival into a star-studded concert, surprise-dropping a roster of heavy hitters. It wasn’t just a party; it was a historic night of West Coast excellence.

Photo Courtesy of Getty Images for Neon Carnival