Coachellla
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 1:38 pm
A music festival started to protest the high ticket prices of concerts through Ticketmaster in 1999.
$50/day for the two day fest in 1999.
Here's Google breaking down the 2026 costs:
Here's the lineup from 1999 vs 2026:
$50/day for the two day fest in 1999.
Here's Google breaking down the 2026 costs:
60% of attendees say they financed their trip.Official 2026 Coachella General Admission (GA) 3-day passes started at $549–$649, while VIP passes ranged from $1,199 to $1,399. Due to high demand, resale tickets for 2026 have surged, with weekend passes often exceeding $2,000 on platforms like StubHub. A total experience with lodging and food often costs over $2,000 per person.
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Official 2026 Ticket Pricing (Pre-Resale)
GA Tier 1: $549 (Weekend 2) / $649 (Weekend 1)
GA + Shuttle: $679–$779
VIP Pass: $1,199–$1,399
Camping: On-site camping ranges from $150–$400+
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Key 2026 Cost Factors
Resale Prices: Last-minute weekend passes on StubHub have reached over $2,000, with some listings as high as $6,000–$7,000.
Single-Day Tickets: Resale single-day tickets hover around $700–$1,000+.
Expenses: Attendees spend an average of $375 on food, drinks, and merchandise.
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Here's the lineup from 1999 vs 2026: