Coachella Performers Headed to the Bay Area

Goldenvoice brings a slate of Coachella acts to intimate venues across the region

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Goldenvoice, the promoter behind the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is bringing a curated lineup of Coachella performers to the Bay Area for a series of intimate concerts over the next few months. The annual "San Franchella" or "Fauxchella" programming allows local music fans to experience a slice of the Coachella festival without the desert heat and crowds of the main event.

Why it matters

This programming gives Bay Area residents access to Coachella acts without having to travel to the main festival in Indio. It also provides an economic boost to local music venues and the regional entertainment industry.

The details

The San Franchella series kicks off on March 6 with a performance by electronic artist AYYBO at The Midway in San Francisco. Over 15 concerts are scheduled through May, including shows by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, house artist Max Styler, and singer-songwriter Alex G. Venues like The Midway, Great American Music Hall, and Pier 48 will be hosting the events. Goldenvoice is also giving away tickets to the Bay Area shows as well as a pair of passes to Coachella Weekend 2.

  • The San Franchella series runs from March 6 through May.
  • Coachella is scheduled for April 10-12 and 17-19 in Indio.
  • Stagecoach Music Festival, also promoted by Goldenvoice, will take place April 24-26.

The players

Goldenvoice

The concert promoter responsible for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as well as the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco.

David Byrne

Frontman of the band Talking Heads, set to perform at Stanford's Frost Amphitheater on April 16 as part of the San Franchella series.

Max Styler

House music artist performing at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on April 24-25.

Alex G

Singer-songwriter performing at the San Jose Civic Center on May 8.

Guy Fieri

Celebrity chef expected to offer cooking demonstrations at the Stagecoach Music Festival.

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What’s next

Goldenvoice is planning to expand its reach in the Bay Area with a new electronic music event called Club Dark, set to run on select weekends from late February through mid-May at Pier 48's Shed A.

The takeaway

The San Franchella series provides Bay Area music fans with a taste of the Coachella experience without the hassle of traveling to the main festival, while also supporting local venues and the regional entertainment industry.