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Driving Directions

Don’t trust GPS. Follow our instructions, instead.

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

Empire Polo Club
81-800 Avenue 51,
Indio, CA 92201
  • Follow directions below and on festival maps (posted closer to festival dates).
  • Follow signs and obey all traffic laws & personnel.
  • Not following instructions may send you driving in circles due to road closures, no left turns, etc.
  • Traffic routes are subject to change.

Driving Directions map

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Day Parking

From All Directions

  • Approach Empire Polo Club.
  • Follow signs and traffic personnel.
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Preferred Parking

From 10 Eastbound

  • Exit at Monroe St. and travel south.
  • Right at Ave 49.
  • Left into Lot 1 on left.

⚠ Don’t attempt to approach north on Monroe.

Hours & Details
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Camping & Lake Eldorado Parking

Companion Camping Parking & Tent Camping Parking (Lot 2A)

From 10 Eastbound
  • Exit at Jefferson St., continue to Indio Blvd.
  • Right at Jefferson St.
  • Left at Ave 50.
  • Follow signs to Lot 2A on left.

ⓘ All friend & family, rideshare and taxi drop-offs are here on Thursday.

Car Camping / Toll Booths (Lot 13)

From 10 Eastbound
  • Exit at Jefferson St., continue to Indio Blvd.
  • Right at Jefferson St.
  • Follow signs and traffic personnel to check-in lanes.

ⓘ No Thursday drop-offs. Must use Lot 2A.

Lake Eldorado

From 10 Eastbound
  • Exit at Jefferson St., continue to Indio Blvd.
  • Right at Jefferson St.
  • Left at Ave 50.
  • Right at Madison St.
  • Follow signs to Lake Eldorado on left.

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Shuttles

Any Line Shuttle
Hop on board for a safe, comfortable and environmentally-conscious alternative for show day transportation all weekend long.

LAX Shuttle Pass
Traveling far and wide this year? Let Valley Music Travel take the wheel with convenient pick-up on Thursday or Friday and drop-off at LAX on Monday.

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Walking & Biking

Pedestrian Access
Pedestrian access is available at the following intersections:

  • Avenue 50 & Madison (Red Path)
  • Avenue 52 & Madison (Green Path)
  • Avenue 49 & Monroe (Yellow Path)
  • Avenue 52 & Monroe (Blue Path)

⚠ Absolutely no pedestrians will be allowed on Monroe (btwn. Ave 49 and Ave 52) or Madison (between Ave 50 and Ave 52).

Bikes
Bike access is available at the following intersections:

  • Avenue 50 & Madison (Red Path)
  • Avenue 52 & Madison (Green Path)
  • Avenue 49 & Monroe (Yellow Path)
  • Avenue 52 & Monroe (Blue Path)

Bike Details

  • Bike racks are located on each color path (check Parking Map for locations).
  • Bikes locked to anything other than racks will be removed and forfeited.
  • Lights and reflectors are required by law when biking at night.
  • Motorized scooters (Bird, Lime, Jump, etc.) are prohibited at Coachella.
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Consider Carpoolchella! Help us cut down on traffic and emissions by arriving to the show with 4+ people in your vehicle, and you could win VIP for life! Don’t forget to design your ride and make sure to review all rules in advance.

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