INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– Residents in Indio are preparing themselves for the influx of visitors heading to the valley for three back to back weekends of Coachella and Stagecoach. It’s a drill they’ve gotten accustomed to every year. They’re adapted to some traffic and minor inconveniences, but a lot of locals that spoke with News Channel
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ)– The ultimate after-hours experience is taking over the Desert once again. Neon Carnival is set to officially make its long-awaited return to the Coachella Valley this Saturday. According to Founder Brent Bolthouse, the highly anticipated and most exclusive after-party of the year isn’t just back, it’ll be bigger than ever. The invite-only,
Continue Reading INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley becomes a destination for music lovers from around the world. With two of the most iconic music festivals—Coachella and Stagecoach—drawing nearly a million attendees over the three weekends, the impact on the local economy is undeniable. While these festivals are well-known for their star-studded performances and cutting-edge music, they also
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — New banners along North Palm Canyon Drive are catching the attention of visitors as they stroll through downtown. The signs, reading “Palm Springs Loves Canada,” are part of a citywide initiative to reassure Canadian tourists they are welcome in the desert community. For Ross, a Canadian visitor, the banners hold
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Weekend one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, better known as “Coachella”, begins this upcoming weekend in Indio. The festival often brings more than 100,000 people to the valley for the first weekend alone. But the fun in the east valley doesn’t stop after the main headliners finish their shows. Framework in the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new billboard along I-10 near the Jefferson exit is catching drivers’ attention with the words “Bad Romance?” The music festival-themed ad, created by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), promotes free STD testing with the URL freeSTDcheck.org. “It’s Coachella. We know people are going to hook up,” Jason Farmer, AHF’s VP
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It’s almost festival season in the Coachella Valley! On Monday, the Stagecoach Country Music Festival released set times. Stagecoach will be headlined by Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, and Luke Combs. The festival will also feature some non-country performers, like Lana Del Rey, T-Pain, Creed, the Backstreet Boys, Paris Hilton, Nelly, and Sammy Hagar. Indio native
Continue Reading PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Golden Voice will be expanding its promotions, marketing, and sales to Palm Springs International Airport during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts and Stagecoach Festivals in April. On Thursday, the Palm Springs City Council approved leasing a space at the airport to Golden Voice, LLC to set up a shop
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INDIO Calif. (KESQ) – With Coachella just weeks away, scammers are targeting festivalgoers looking for short term rentals (STR). Fake listings are popping up on Craigslist, complete with stolen property photos and fake rental contracts – all designed to trick attendees into handing over money and leaving them stranded when they arrive. In a statement
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A portion of Avenue 50 in Indio was shut down today for six weeks. The closure started at 6 a.m. Monday between Madison Street and Monroe Street and is expected to last through May 4. Although officials did not officially give a reason, a similar the same (or similar)
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The 27th annual St. George Greek Festival in Palm Desert brought the taste of Greece to the Coachella Valley on February 15 and 16. This festival was filled with traditional Greek meals, music and lots of dancing. Organizers said about 7,000 people attended the 2025 festival. Stay with News Channel 3 for a full look
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Organizers for Splash House announced dates for the 2025 iteration of the popular poolside music festival in Palm Springs. This year, Splash House will take place on Aug. 8-10 and 15-17. As it has for several years, the festival will take place at the Saguaro, Renaissance, and Riviera (formerly Margaritaville), and after hours programming at
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The Coachella 2025 line-up was officially released on Wednesday, confirming reports that Travis Scott, Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone will headline. The presale will begin on Friday at 11:00 a.m. PT. You can register now for access at coachella.com. just dance 
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Post Malone revealed he will headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025, sharing a tour poster across his social media accounts on Tuesday. Malone will close out the festival, performing on April 13 and April 20, both Sundays. The festival will take place April 11-13 and April 18-20. View this post on
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The lineup for the 2025 Stagecoach country music festival was released on Thursday, featuring Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, and Luke Combs as headliners. Byran will headline the event’s first night on Friday, April 25. Others on the bill that night include Brothers Osborne, Lana Del Rey, Carly Pearce, Whiskey Myers, Sierra Ferrell, and Indio Native/American
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A total of 250,000 tickets were sold for the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Country Music Festival, according to attendance data provided to News Channel 3 by the city of Indio. Goldenvoice, the parent company of the festivals, provides final ticket sale numbers to the city by June. At full capacity,
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The advance sale for the 2025 Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio will kick off this Friday, organizers announced. Stagecoach will be held on April 25 through April 27, 2025, at the Empire Polo Club. The lineup has yet to be announced. The 2024 edition of Stagecoach was sold. Stagecoach 2025 Advance Sale kicks off
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The three-day country music festival concluded its 17th year in the desert, drawing massive crowds to Indio. Today, tens of thousands of attendees are making their way home, with many driving in RVs or hauling trailers. Traffic is anticipated in the Indio area and on the I-10 heading westbound to LA. Peak traffic is expected
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Thousands of celebrants made their way today to the Empire Polo Club for the first day of the 2024 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, which is set to be headlined by Eric Church tonight. The festival grounds opened to pass-holders at noon, with performances set to be held throughout each day on five different stages —
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The city of Indio is getting in the country spirit ahead of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. This week, a commemorative mural of the late Toby Keith was unveiled at Neil’s Lounge in Indio. The mural was done by Jonas Never ahead of this year’s festival, which takes place this weekend. View this post on
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