April 2025: The Ultimate Global Festival Guide
April is packed with music, culture, and celebration worldwide. Here’s a full breakdown of Coachella 2025, plus other major festivals happening across the globe.
Coachella 2025: The Inside Scoop
Location: Indio, California
Dates: April 11-13 and April 18-20
Headliners: Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, Missy Elliott, Travis Scott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion
Camping Options
Coachella offers multiple camping choices, including the new Sunset Van Camp:
- Car Camping – Park and camp near the venue.
- Preferred Car Camping – Reserved front-row spots.
- Powered Car Camping – Includes an outlet for charging devices.
- Tent Camping – Traditional setup.
- Ready-Set Tent Camping – Pre-set tents with added comforts.
- La Campana Tent Camping – Upgraded tents with extra amenities.
- Sunset Van Camp – Luxury campervans for a stylish festival stay.
For full camping details, visit Coachella Camping.
VIP Perks and Exclusive Parties
Coachella’s VIP experience includes lounges, merch customization, and brand-sponsored events:
- Aperol Poolside Parties – Lounge by the pool with Aperol Spritz cocktails.
- Secret After-Parties – Invite-only events featuring guest DJs.
- AMEX VIP Lounges – Exclusive spaces for American Express cardholders.
For details on VIP experiences, check out Aperol’s Coachella Parties.
Lineup and Performances
| Stage | Friday, April 11 | Saturday, April 12 | Sunday, April 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Stage | Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Benson Boone | Green Day, Travis Scott, Charli XCX | Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Junior H |
| Outdoor Theatre | Parcels, The Marías, Tyla | The Original Misfits, Above and Beyond, Clairo | Polo and Pan, Zedd, Jennie |
| Sonora Stage | Kneecap, Julie, Tops | Blonde Redhead, VTSS, Judeline | Circle Jerks, Soft Play, Bob Vylan |
| Gobi Stage | Indo Warehouse, Artemas, A.G. Cook | Beth Gibbons, Darkside, Viagra Boys | Rawayana, Glass Beams, 2hollis |
For the full lineup and schedule, visit Coachella’s Official Site.
Other Major Festivals in April 2025
Stagecoach Festival (April 25-27, Indio, California)
Headliners: Lana Del Rey, Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Backstreet Boys, Diplo
Stagecoach Festival
BeachLife Music Festival (May 2-4, Redondo Beach, California)
Headliners: Lenny Kravitz, The Beach Boys, Alanis Morissette
BeachLife Festival
Electric Daisy Carnival (May 16-18, Las Vegas, Nevada)
Headliners: Alison Wonderland, Alesso, Kaskade, RL Grime, Boys Noize
EDC Las Vegas
Summerfest (June and July, Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Headliners: Def Leppard, The Killers, Hozier, James Taylor, Megan Thee Stallion, The Lumineers
Summerfest
Lollapalooza (August, Chicago, Illinois)
Headliners: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Luke Combs, A$AP Rocky
Lollapalooza
Beltane Fire Festival (April 30, Edinburgh, Scotland)
Celtic celebration with bonfires, music, and rituals
Beltane Fire Festival
Kanamara Matsuri (April 6, Japan)
Traditional Japanese festival celebrating fertility and good fortune
Kanamara Matsuri
Final Thoughts
April is packed with incredible festivals, from Coachella’s desert vibes to global cultural celebrations. Whether you’re into music, tradition, or wild parties, there’s something for everyone.
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