Coachella 2026 Tickets Sell Out in Record Time

Fans scramble for resale options as festival celebrates 25th anniversary.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:01pm

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The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary, has sold out of all general admission tickets in record time, leaving many music fans searching for resale options to attend the highly anticipated event.

Why it matters

Coachella has become one of the most influential and iconic music festivals in the United States, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees each year and serving as a major cultural touchstone. The rapid sellout highlights the enduring popularity and demand for the festival, even as it reaches a major milestone.

The details

Coachella tickets for the 2026 event, scheduled for the weekends of April 11-13 and April 18-20, sold out within just 45 minutes of going on sale to the general public. This marks the fastest sellout in the festival's 25-year history, surpassing the previous record of 1 hour set in 2022.

  • Coachella 2026 tickets went on sale to the general public on February 1, 2026.
  • All general admission tickets sold out within 45 minutes of going on sale.

The players

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

An annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California, that has become one of the most influential and iconic music events in the United States since its inception in 1999.

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What’s next

Fans who were unable to secure tickets during the initial on-sale will now have to turn to the secondary market, where resale prices are expected to be significantly higher than face value. Festival organizers have not announced any plans for additional ticket releases.

The takeaway

The rapid sellout of Coachella 2026 tickets underscores the festival's enduring popularity and status as a must-attend event for music fans, even 25 years after its inception. The high demand and limited supply will likely lead to an active secondary market, with resale prices potentially pricing out some attendees.