Every April, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival takes over the desert, but the real insiders know the celebration extends far beyond the polo grounds. Across both weekends (April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026), brand activations, late-night DJ sets, invite-only mini festivals, and immersive pop-ups turn Thermal, Indio, and Palm Springs into a hot spot for fashion, music, and nightlife.
Here’s where the action unfolds before and after the big show.
Framework in the Desert
One of the few major public after-hours events, put on by Corso Millner Group, Framework, Tao Group Hospitality, and Dorsia, Framework’s warehouse-scale production and global electronic lineup make it the most accessible late-night destination outside the festival grounds.
When: April 10–12, 10 p.m.
Where: Atlantic Aviation hangar, Thermal
Access: Ticketed (21+) via Dice
Headliners: Disclosure, Mochakk, Boys Noize, Armin van Buuren
Neon Carnival
A longtime Saturday-night tradition, Neon Carnival pairs carnival rides with late-night DJ sets and one of the most celebrity-heavy guest lists of the weekend.
When: April 11, 10 p.m.
Where: Desert International Horse Park, Thermal
Access: Invite-only
Headliners: Ty Dolla $ign & Friends, DJ Nitrane, DJ Dre Sinatra, and Channel Tres
Goldenvoice Surf Club
Set against Palm Springs’ new wave-pool complex, Goldenvoice Surf Club blends daytime lounging with sunset DJ performances and brand-driven activations.
When: April 11–12 and April 18–19, noon-6 p.m.
Where: Palm Springs Surf Club, Palm Springs
Access: Ticketed (18+) via AXS
Headliners: BUNT., Levity, Subtronics, GORDO
Revolve Festival
Now a fixture of festival-weekend, Revolve’s activation mixes music and fashion with immersive sponsor installations.
When: April 11, 1–6 p.m.
Where: Thermal (private venue)
Access: Invite-only
Headliners: Don Toliver, Mustard, Chase B
818 Outpost
Hosted by Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila, the daytime compound blends cocktails, major brand activations, and influencer-heavy attendance.
When: April 10, 1–6 p.m.
Where: Indio (private venue)
Access: Invite-only
Headliner: Kaytranada
Camp Poosh
Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s lifestyle platform returns with beauty activations and wellness pop-ups, making this feel like a nice retreat during Coachella weekend.
When: April 11, 1–5 p.m.
Where: Indio (private venue)
Access: Invite-only
Headliner: Ashlee Simpson Ross
Catwalk Group General Store
Known for its trend-forward styling moments and gifting tables, Catwalk Carnival brings beauty and fashion to this influencer-heavy gathering.
When: April 10, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Palm Springs (private venue)
Access: Invite-only
NYLON House
Bringing together DJs, fashion insiders, and brand activations, NYLON Magazine and presenting sponsor Matrix host one of the weekend’s most photographed late-night festival gatherings.
When: April 10, 10:30 p.m.
Where: Palm Desert (private venue)
Access: Invite-only
Headliners: Diplo, Hugel
YSL Beauty Drive-Thru
This one-day pop-up experience by Yves Saint Laurent offers interactive beauty stations, featuring signature festival looks, makeup, and fragrance.
When: April 10, 1–6 p.m.
Where: 44325 Jackson Street, Indio, CA 92201
Access: Invite-only
Sabrina’s Pit Stop
New to the Coachella festivities this year, headliner Sabrina Carpenter is partnering up with Airbnb for a roadside hangout with photo-ops, signature frozen drinks, limited edition merchandise, and lots of surprises.
When: April 10, noon to 8 p.m.; April 11, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 4–8 p.m.; April 12, noon to 3 p.m.
Where: 82338 Highway 111, Indio
Access: Open to the public
Zenyara Desert Nights
Set at the private Zenyara Estate compound, this after-dark series draws celebrities, DJs, and invite-only guests for late-night performances in one of the festival’s most exclusive off-site settings.
When: April 10–12 and April 17–19, 11:30 p.m.
Where: Zenyara Estate, Coachella
Access: Guest List
Headliners: Pawsa, David Guetta, Green Velvet
INTERSCOPE & CAPITOL RECORDS COACHELLA PARTY
The Interscope & Capitol Records Coachella Party brings together chart-topping artists, industry insiders, and exclusive brand experiences making it one of the festival weekend’s most tightly curated and music-forward private events.
When: April 11
Where: Palm Springs (private venue)
Access: Invite-only
Heineken House
Located inside the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival grounds, this branded venue by Heineken pairs cold drinks with a rotating lineup of hip-hop and electronic artists performing throughout the weekend. The venue will also be introducing their new interactive experience, The Clinker, a wearable smartband for your beer that transforms a simple “cheer” into a point of discovery between festival-goers.
When: April 10–12 and April 17–19
Where: Inside Coachella festival grounds
Access: Festival ticket required
Headliners: Wale, Sean Paul, Big Boi
