Coachella Lockers Sell Out for Weekend 2

Essential items to pack for the music festival experience

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:35am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring bold, jagged black silhouettes against a bright red background, conceptually representing the energy and excitement of a major music festival.Coachella's sold-out lockers signal the continued popularity and growth of one of the world's premier music festivals.Coachella Today

With Coachella lockers sold out for the second weekend, festival-goers are scrambling to figure out what essentials to bring to the desert event. Seasoned attendees know that comfort is key for a successful Coachella experience, with must-have items ranging from sunscreen and wipes to portable chargers and comfortable shoes.

Why it matters

Coachella is one of the most popular and high-profile music festivals in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees each year. With limited locker space available, festivalgoers need to carefully plan what to bring to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience in the desert heat.

The details

Coachella lockers, which allow attendees to store items securely during the festival, have sold out for the second weekend. This means festival-goers will need to be strategic about what they pack and bring with them. Essential items include sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, portable chargers, comfortable shoes, and hygiene products like wipes. Certain items are also banned from the festival grounds, such as outside food and drinks, professional cameras, and illegal substances.

  • Coachella 2026 is scheduled for the weekends of April 11-13 and April 18-20.

The players

Coachella

One of the most popular and high-profile music festivals in the world, held annually in Indio, California.

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The takeaway

With limited locker space and strict rules on what can be brought into Coachella, festival-goers need to carefully plan their packing to ensure they have a comfortable and enjoyable experience in the desert heat.