Coachella 2026 Resale Ticket Prices Surge Past $5,000 as Lineup and Dates Draw Global Attention

Music Festival News: The demand for Coachella 2026 tickets has reached extreme levels, with resale prices for VIP passes reportedly climbing above $5,000, according to secondary ticket marketplaces.

The festival will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, across two weekends from April 10 to April 19, 2026, marking its 25th edition.

Coachella 2026 Dates and Venue

The iconic festival will run over two weekends:

• Weekend 1: April 10–12, 2026
• Weekend 2: April 17–19, 2026

Organised at the Empire Polo Club, the event continues to combine live music, art installations, and large-scale cultural performances.

Star-Studded Lineup for 2026

This year’s lineup features major global artists. Headliners include Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber.

Latin music superstar Karol G is also set to headline, making history as the first Latina artist to do so.

Other major performers include Nine Inch Nails, The xx, Young Thug, Labrinth, and several international debut acts, adding to the festival’s global appeal.

Ticket Prices and Original Sales

Initial ticket sales began in 2025 with General Admission passes starting around $599, while VIP passes were priced at approximately $1,199.

Later sales saw prices increase slightly, with General Admission rising to around $649, and VIP passes reaching up to $1,299, depending on the weekend.

Resale Market Hits Record Highs

As tickets sell out, resale platforms have seen sharp price increases.

Reports from secondary marketplaces show:

• Weekend 1 General Admission: up to $3,200+
• Weekend 1 VIP: over $5,000
• Weekend 2 tickets: generally lower but still expensive, ranging from $1,200 to $2,500+

Platforms such as StubHub and Vivid Seats have listed fluctuating prices depending on availability and demand.

Why Prices Are So High

Experts say the surge is driven by:

• High demand for the 25th anniversary edition
• A star-heavy global lineup
• Limited availability of official passes
• Strong post-pandemic festival demand worldwide