Coachella Festival line-ups explained

Coachella is a music festival organized by the Los Angeles-based concert promoter Goldenvoice (a subsidiary of AEG Live). It takes place annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The event is known for its large art pieces and cutting-edge artists' performances.

Line-ups

All information taken from various sources.[1] [2] [3] Headline performers are listed in Boldface. and indicate the artist only played Weekend 1 or Weekend 2 respectively on that stage.

1999

Saturday, October 9
Sunday, October 10

DJs playing between every Main Stage act: DJ Liquid Todd, DJ Raymond Roker, DJ Kid Koala, Bud Brothers, DJ Carbo, DJ Jason Bentley, DJ Jun

2001

Saturday, April 28

Nortec Collective also played that year

Art from 2001 was contributed by Joe Mangrum.[4]

2002

Sunday, April 28

Tenacious D performed a surprise guest set before Foo Fighters and Beck performed a surprise guest set after Z-Trip.

2003

Sunday, April 27

Dropped Acts: Division of Laura Lee

In 2003, Installation Art contributions came from: Cauac-Syd Klinge, Corndog and the Chaplain of Sparceland—Chunks, Nair B & Lovely, Magic Glasses, Facility 3 Artists and Joe Mangrum, Space Cowboys, Madagascar, 1Sky's HypKnowTron, Howard Hollis+Max Miceli, Christian Ristow, Bio-Fuel Bus, Joe Bard & Danya Parkinson, Finley Fryer, Buckethead, Mutaytor, String Theory Arcadian Circle. The art was curated by Philip Blaine.

2004

Sunday, May 2

Dropped Acts: The Future Sound of London, Jimmy Eat World, and Wilco

The 2004 Installation Artists were: Syd Klinge (Cauac Tesla Coil), Nairb (Deus Ex Machina), Laura Crosta and Funn Roberts (Lanternaria), LT Mustardseed (The Journey of the Dragonfly), Finley Fryer ("Stan" – The Diver), Rosanna Scimecca (Cleavage in Space+Red Widow Spider), Christian Ristow (Robochrist Industries), David Wharton + Scott Mattison (Diffraction Light Tunnel), Howard Hollis (Linticular 3-D Art), Scott Gasparian (HypKnowTron), D-light (Helix IV), Gabi Tuschak, Juli Gudmundson and Melody Byrd (Chitlin'n Grits), Mass Ensemble (Earth Harp), Jerico Woggon (Year of the Snake) and Cyclecide (Bike Rodeo). Philip Blaine curated the art.

2005

Sunday, May 1

The Do LaB: Jupit3r, Todd Spero

Dropped Acts: Cocteau Twins, DovesInstallation Art :: Curated by Philip Blaine

2006

Sunday, April 30

Dropped Acts: Hard-Fi and The Subways

The 2006 installation artists were: Syd Klinge (Cauac), Brian Corndog (Metron Transformer), Michael Christian (Flock and Hypha), Rosanna Scimecca (Zephyrus' Disgolmerate), Jerico Woggon, Orion Fredricks (Harmonizer Water Sculpture), Doyle (The Spider), Cyclecide/Bike Rodeo, O2 Creative (Gnome Dome), The Do LaB (Lucent Misting Oasis featuring Lucent Dossier Experience,) and Keith Greco (Leaf Rake Tree+Snow Globe Domes, Hotshot the Robot, Philip Blaine curated.

2007

Friday, April 27

Dome: Junglist Platoon/Respect featuring: Machete, Scooba, Clutch, No Face & Drone, Kraak & Smaak, David J, Marques Wyatt, Jacob Thiele (of The Faint), Travis Keller

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, Jesse Wright, Sammy Bliss, Helios Jive, DJ Imagika, Nalepa

Saturday, April 28

Dome: Bassrush featuring: Silver, Hazen, XXXL, Subflo, MC Dino & Question Mark, Lady Miss Kier, Andy Rourke, Daniel Ash, Eugene, Carla and Greg (of Autolux), The Professionals

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, Bassnectar, Jupit3r, Dandelion, David Starfire, Metamorphs, Nick the Neck, The Ianator

Sunday, April 29

Dome: Adam Freeland, Total Science, Paul Harding (of Pendulum), Cut Chemist, Kevin Haskins, Busy P & DJ Mehdi, Frankie Chan

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, Helios Jive, Marty, Jok Ton, The Ianator

Dropped Acts: We Are Scientists

Art for 2007 included: The Do LaB, Lucent Dossier Experience, Johnny America, Syd Klinge: Tesla Coil, Brian Corndog: KA Labyrinth, Mark Lottor: Cubatron, Cyclecide Bike Rodeo, Kinetic Steam Works, Jamie Vaida: Goes Around Comes Around Carousel, Stronghold Productions: FirePod, Michael Christian: I.T., and Babel, Sean Sobczak: Love and Dragons, Domes Guys: 90' Dome, Jason Hackenworth: Megamite Army, Dorothy Trojanowski: Rubber Horses, Perpetual Art Machine, NON Designs, Mark Esper: It's in the Air and Enlightenment, Brose Partington: Tide, Greg de Gouveia: Cubed []3, Jim Bowers: Terrasphere, Hotshot the Robot, LT Mustardseed: Aquatic Temple of Chill, Stefano Corazza: Field of Sunflower Robots, Sasstown Crew (Portland): Threemove, Rosanna Scimeca: St. Taudry's, manIC. Philip Blaine curated.

2008

Friday, April 25

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, The Ianator, Sammy Bliss, Jesse Wright, DJ Wolfie, Djun Djun, Henry Strange, Geno Cochino, Chad Rock

Saturday, April 26

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, The Glitch Mob, Random Rab, David Starfire with, Jesse (of Brazilian Girls), Dandelion, DJ Imagika, Adam Ohana

Sunday, April 27

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, Adam Freeland, Jupit3r, Patricio, Oscure, El Papa Chango, Helios Jive, Ana Sia, Saynt

Dropped Acts: Jamie T, Madness, New Young Pony Club, The Bees, The Horrors, The Streets, Turbonegro

Portishead were planned to headline the festival, but were demoted to playing before Prince's set.

In 2008, art was contributed by Gerard Minakawa: (Bamboo Waves), The Do Lab: (Oasis), Sean Orlando: (The Steampunk Treehouse), Mike Ross: (BigRigJig), Mark Lottor: (The Quad Cubatron), Ball-Nogues Studio: (Copper Droopscape), Martii Kalliala and Jenna Sutela: (Super Ball), Aaron Koblin: (Flight Patterns), Michael Christian: (Beyond the Garden), Christopher Janney: (Sonic Forest), Syd Klinge: (Cauac Twins), Corndog: (Parabola), James Nick Sears: (The Orb), Orion Fredericks: (Fata Morgana) HotShot the Robot, SWARM and Slick. Philip Blaine curated.

2009

Friday, April 17

The Do LaB: VibeSquaD, Lucent Dossier Experience, The Ianator, Jesse Wright, Kether, DJ Wolfie, Dub Science

The Dome. Ed Banger Records Presents: Free DOME of Speech: Busy P, DJ Mehdi, Kim of The Presets, Peanut Butter Wolf, Steve Aoki, Friendly Fires (DJ Set)

Saturday, April 18

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, Sub Swara, Beats Antique, MiM0SA, Patricio, El Papa Chango, Helios Jive, RD, Pod

The Dome. Pure Filth Presents: Soundclash in the Desert: Flying Lotus, Kode9, Daedelus, Bomb Squad, The Professionals & 6 Blocc, Daddy Kev, Nobody & Nocando, The Gaslamp Killer & DLX, Ras G & Samiyam

Sunday, April 19

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, BLVD, Random Rab, Jupit3r, Marty Party, QUIET, David Starfire w/, Imagika, Braden, Henrey Strange

The Dome. 1107 Presents: LA Riots, Felix Cartal, Treasure Island, AC Slater, Joker of the Scene, Jokers of the Scene, Paparazzi, Kill the Noise, Franki Chan

Dropped Acts: Amy Winehouse, Hercules and Love Affair

In 2009, art was contributed by: The Do Lab's Lucent Mysting Oasis and Lucent Dossier Experience, Gerard Minakawa: (Bamboo Starscraper), Flaming Lotus Girls: (Serpent Mother), Rob Bucholz: (Perhaps) Hotshot the Robot: (Spectralcodec Interactive Video), CalPoly Pomona Architectural students+Michael Fox: (Flockwall), Shrine + Spears family: (La Familia Divina – Shrine), False Profits Labs: (Pyrocardium), Michael Christian: (Sphae), Ball-Nogues Studio (Benjamin Ball+Gaston Nogues+Andrew Lyon and Philip Blaine and SCI Arc Students): (Elastic Plastic Sponge), Rimski: (Rimski's Bicycle Piano), Christian Ristow: (Hand of Man), Mark Lottor: (The Quad Cubatron), Alex Nolan and Justin Grant: (SOL), Syd Klinge: (Cauac Twins). Philip Blaine curated.

2010

Thursday, April 15 | 1107 Events Presents: Matinée Sessions in the Camgrounds: Jokers of the Scene, Le Castle Vania, 12th Planet, Toy Selectah, Franki Chan, Matinee Resident All Stars featuring: Paparazzi, Joaquin, Sir Charles

Friday, April 16

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, KRADDY, R/D, Jesse Wright, Sammy Bliss, The Ianator, Pod

Heineken Dome: DJ Tre – Special Session: Coachella's first Silent Disco, Andy Caldwell, Classixx, Eskmo, Fred Everything, J-Boogie vs. DJ Eleven, David Arevalo

Coachella & Pure Filth Present: BASSFACE, Camping Sessions: Mary Anne Hobbs, Daedelus, The Gaslamp Killer, Nobody, Sam XL, Ras G & Samiyam, Nocando. Visuals by Dr. Strangeloop

Saturday, April 17

The Do LaB: Beats Antique, Eskmo, Lucent Dossier Experience, Jupit3r, Oscure, LYNX & Janover, Patricio, Deru, The Ianator

Heineken Dome: VJ/DJ Kris P – Special Session: Coachella's first Silent Disco, Milo/Vello, David Carvahlo, David Starfire featuring MC, Nisus, Franky Boissy, Isaiah Martin featuring Dustin on Brass, Behrouz, Bunny (of Rabbit in the Moon)

Coachella & Pure Filth Present: BASSFACE, Camping Sessions: Seven (filled the spot after Flylo's cancellation), Jakes, The Professionals, Take, Free the Robots, Deco & DLX, MC Kemst Visuals by Dr. Strangeloop

Sunday, April 18

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, MiM0SA, Random Rab, Siren, Welder, Patricio

Heineken Dome: VJ/DJ Kris P – Special Session: Coachella's first Silent Disco, Donald Glaude, Brion Topolski, Jamie Schwabl, Kris P, DJ Frances, Freddy Be, Kazell

Dropped Acts: Grace Jones, Hadouken!, Mew

2011

Friday, April 15

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, Freq Nasty, KRADDY, Jupit3r, La' Reda, Govinda, SaQi, RLS, Michele Bass, GoldRush

Saturday, April 16

The Do LaB: An-Ten-Nae, Lucent Dossier Experience, NitGrit, Emancipator, Ana Sia, Patricio, Jesse Wright & Lee Burridge, Sammy Bliss, The Ianator

Jeff Goldblum performed an unannounced jazz set in the campgrounds in the afternoon.

Sunday, April 17

The Do LaB: Lucent Dossier Experience, Paper Diamond, R/D, Stephan Jacobs, Sugarpill, Siren, Gladkill, Timonkey, Karim So

Dropped Acts: Clare Maguire, Fat Freddy's Drop, Gypsy & the Cat, Klaxons

In 2011, art was contributed by: The Do Lab Oasis and Lucent Dossier Experience, The Creators Project: Coachella Stage Enhanced, Sarah Tent Installation, Long March, Punch, Nidhogg, The Do Lab, The Do Lab's Pagoda, Winwin Creative: Joy, Michael Christian: Candelaphytes, Hotshot the Robot, Cyclecide Bike Rodeo, reel-Mobile, Coachella Art Studios, Rob Buchholz: Wish, Todd Williams: Land Sharks, Syd Klinge: (CauacTwins), Christian Ristow: Fledgling, Balloon Chain, A Physical Manifestation of Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space: Jonathan Glazer + J. Spaceman with Undisclosable and One of Us.

2012

Friday, April 13 & 20

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Lucent Dossier Experience, Stephan Jacobs, Sugarpill, Jupit3r, Gladkill, Russ Liquid, GoldRush, CrisB., Jobot, Patricio

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Lucent Dossier Experience, Jupit3r, Patricio, Jeremy Sole, Marley Carroll, Geno Cochino, Natasha Kmeto, Quade

Heineken Dome Weekend 1: EC Twins, Andy Caldwell, Hot Mouth, Zen Freeman, La' Reda

Heineken Dome Weekend 2: Roy Davis Jr. featuring J. Noize (live), David Harness, Marques Wyatt, J Paul Getto, Cappa Regime

Saturday, April 14 & 21

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Patricio, Lucent Dossier Experience, Two Fingers, Machine Drum, Pumpkin, Christian Martin, Worthy, iDiot Savant, Sammy Bliss

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Empire Strikes Back!, Lucent Dossier Experience, Lowriderz, Sidecar Tommy, Shawna, David Satori, SaQi, ill-esha

Heineken Dome Weekend 1: Starkillers featuring. Dmitry Ko, Droog, Fernando Garibay, John Beaver, Team No Sleep

Heineken Dome Weekend 2: Donald Glaude, Audrey Napoleon, Save the Robot, Colette, Ranidu Lankage, Siren

Sunday, April 15 & 22

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Empire Strikes Back!, Lucent Dossier Experience, KRADDY, NastyNasty, R/D, David Starfire, NitGrit, Salva, Deru, Inspired Flight, Hopscotch

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Lucent Dossier Experience, Minnesota, Live & Light, LYNX, Griz, Imagika, oscure, Dov, Ruff Hauser

Heineken Dome Weekend 1: Mike Balance, Late Night Sneaky (live) White Noize, DJ Dan, Mike Balance

Heineken Dome Weekend 2: Doc Martin featuring Sublevel (live), Gene Hunt, Wally Callerio, Barry Weaver, Dusty Carter

Dropped Acts: Cat Power, La Roux, The Midnight Beast, Black Sabbath[5]

In 2012, art was contributed by The Do LaB: (Oasis) + (Triad), Lucent Dossier Experience, Coachella Art Studios, Charles Gadeken: (WAVE), Todd Williams: (Land Shark), Gerard Minakawa: (Starry Bamboo), Hotshot the Robot, Susan Robb: (Warmth, Giant Black Tubes), Christian Ristow: (Garaplata), Shrine: (Shacks), Robert Bose: (Balloon Chain), Sensory Sync: (Gateway), Poetic Kinetic: (Solitary Inflorescence), Cyclecide and Makeover Mechanix.

2013

Friday, April 12 & 19

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Goldrush, Lucent Dossier Experience, Run DMT, R/D, Robotic Pirate Monkey, Unlimited Gravity, G Jones, Manic Focus, Jupit3r, Hunterleggitt

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Kastle, Lucent Dossier Experience, Kraddy, Jupit3r, Stephan Jacobs, Sugarpill, Metaphase, Astronautica

Heineken Dome Weekend 1: Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, DJ Spen, Acid Face, Sex Panther, David Paul

Heineken Dome Weekend 2: Gene Farris, Sonny Fodera, J. Phlip, Ale Rauen (b2b) Rodrigo Vieira, Lexal

Saturday, April 13 & 20

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Sammy Bliss, Idiot Savant, Lucent Dossier Experience, Jeremy Sole, Marques Wyatt, Orchard Lounge, POD

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Russ Liquid, Jobot, Lucent Dossier Experience, Black 22's, Pumpkin, Patricio, Hunterleggit, Pickles

Heineken Dome Weekend 1: DJ Pierre, Gene Hunt, Whitenoize, Alain Octavio, Sleight of Hands, Deron

Heineken Dome Weekend 2: Mark Farina, Roy Davis Jr., Donald Glaude, Tim Mason, Ivan Ruiz

Sunday, April 14 & 21

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Sammy Bliss, Idiot Savant, Lucent Dossier Experience, Jeremy Sole, Marques Wyatt, Orchard Lounge, POD

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Thugfucker, Worthy, Lucent Dossier Experience, J. Phlip, Christian Martin, Nick Monaco, Jason Burns

Heineken Dome Weekend 1: DJ Sneak (b2b) Doc Martin, DJ Dan, Mike Balance, Buds not Bombs, Elz

Heineken Dome Weekend 2: Stanton Warriors, Lazy Rich, Dzeko & Torres, Cappa Regime, Carlos Alfonzo

Dropped Acts: Unicorn Kid, Lou Reed[6]

In 2013, art contributions included: The Power Station by Derek Doublin, Vanessa Bonet and Chris Wagganer, Helix Poeticus (The Snail) by Poetic Kinetics, Los Angeles. CAUC Twins by Syd Klinge, Los Angeles. Recyclosauras Rex by Johny Amerika, Los Angeles. Mirage by Paul Clemente, Los Angeles. PK-107 Mantis by Poetic Kinetics, Los Angeles.[7]

2014

Friday, April 11 & 18

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Minnesota vs. G Jones, Sound Remedy, Lucent Dossier Experience, Lowriderz, Gladkill, K Theory, Supervision, Thriftworks, Paul Basic

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Thugfucker, DJ Tennis, Idiot Savant, Lucent Dossier Experience, Kidnap Kid, Isaac Tichauer, Perseus, Moonboots, Henry Krinkle, Jobot

Heineken House Weekend 1: Last Call, Mike Will Made It, Solomun, Sneaky Sound System, Team Supreme, Eric Sharp

Heineken House Weekend 2: Carnage & Guests, Surprise Guest, Mike Will Made It, Escort, Kingdom x Nguzunguzu, Team Supreme, Sean Glass

Saturday, April 12 & 19

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Kastle, Rone, Sébastien Léger, Justin Martin, Gorgon City, Christian Martin, J.Phlip, Worthy, Sammy Bliss

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Odesza, Kraddy, Swear Beats, Benji Vaughn, Blond:ish, Patricio, Eduardo Castillo, Mikey Lion, Lafa Taylor

Heineken House Weekend 1: Last Call, The Gaslamp Killer vs. Thundercat, Nosaj Thing, Alvin Risk, Valentino Khan, Hundred Waters, Heartsrevolution, Anna Lunoe, Franki Chan

Heineken House Weekend 2: GZA with Gaslamp Killer, Gaslamp Killer & Thundercat, UZ & Surprise Guest, Anabel Englund x Human Life, Escort with Guests, Chela, Anna Lunoe, Franki Chan

Sunday, April 13 & 20

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Kill Paris, Sugarpill, Dimond Saints, Slow Magic, ill-esha, Chrime Sparks, El Papa Chango, Two Fresh, Vokab Kompany & Crush Effect, Dessert Dwellers

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Mitis, Opiuo, Freddy Todd, Jupit3r, Love & Light, Chris B, Hunterleggit, Hopscotch, Ruff Hauser

Heineken House Weekend 1: Last Call, Flight Facilities, Chela, MDNR, Femme, Sean Glass x Goddollars

Heineken House Weekend 2: Classixx (DJ), Escort with MNDR, Surprise Guest, Flight Facilities, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Surprise Guest, MDNR, Femme, Sean Glass

Dropped Acts: Beady Eye

In 2014, art contributions included: 2Squared by Charles Gadeken; Balloon Chain by Robert Bose; Becoming Human by Christian Ristow; Cryochome by James Peterson; The Do Lab by Eepert Village; Escape Velocity (The Astronaut) by Poetic Kinetics; Smartbird by Festo; Giant Green Caterpillar by Mike Grandaw; Lightweaver by Stereo-Bot; Lucent Dossier Experience; Reflection Field by Philip K. Smith III; Archetypes by Keith Greco; Archetypes by Brent Spears/Shrine; Sidewinder by Abigail Portner; Paraiso by Raices Cultura; Road Trip by Don Kennel; Intentcity by Teale Hatheway; The Jive Joint; and Coachella Art Studios.[8]

2015

Friday, April 10 & 17

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Loudpvck, Jackal, Fort Knox Five, Lucent Dossier Experience, Lane 8, Jesse Wright, Mihkal, Dirtwire, B.R.E.E.D., Clozee

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Gorgon City DJ set, Dr. Fresch, My Favorite Robot, Lucent Dossier Experience, Mija, Atish, Lisbona, Sabo, Patricio & Shawni, Whitehorse

Heineken House Weekend 1: Hot Dub Time Machine, Rome Fortune, A-Trak, Keys N Krates, Gladiator, Bosco, Athletixx, Nick Catchdubs, Craze

Heineken House Weekend 2: Hot Dub Time Machine, Keys N Krates, Treasure Fingers, Bosco, Athletixx, Gladiator, Craze, Nick Catchdubs

Saturday, April 11 & 18

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Ooah, Russ Liquid, Falcons, Joe Kay X Jay Prince, An-Ten-Nae, Droog, Sébastien Léger, Justin Jay, Addatap

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Adam Freeland, Kraddy, A Tribe Called Red, CRNKN, Redux, Hoodboi, Robot Koch, Goldrush, TASTYTREAT, Tropicool, Andrew Luce

Heineken House Weekend 1: Questlove, Vice, Peanut Butter Wolf, Cassian B2B Light Year, Hot Tub Time Machine, Sosupersam

Heineken House Weekend 2: Hot Dub Time Machine, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Vice, Peanut Butter Wolf, Cassian B2B Light Year, SOSUPERSAM

Sunday, April 12 & 19

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Bonobo, M.A.N.D.Y., Edu Imbernon, Till von Sein, Coyote Kisses, Jai Wolf, Hayden James, Bit Funk, Cassian

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Chet Faker DJ set, J.Phlip, Worthy, Pomo, Tokimonsta, Dance Spirit, Louis Futton, Morillo, Hunter Leggit, Clozee

Heineken House Weekend 1: Doc Martin, Jillionaire, Machel Montano, Grandtheft, Hot Dub Time Machine, Willem Wolfe, Richie Beretta

Heineken House Weekend 2: Hot Dub Time Machine, Jillionaire with Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons, Jillionaire, TWRK, Ape Drums, Richie Beretta

Dropped Acts: Kele, Dubfire

In 2015, art contributions included: Papilio Merraculous by Poetic Kinetics; Do LaB by Big Fish; Balloon Chain by Robert Bose; Party God by the Haas Brothers; Big Bear by Don Kennell; Praxis by Ben Zamora and John Zamora; Pulp Pavilion by Ball-Nogues Studio; the Corporate Headquarters by Derek Doublin and Vanessa Bonet; Earthmover by Christian Ristow; the Jive Joint by Super Tall Paul & Rossome; Big Horn Place by Shrine & Joel Dean Stockdill; Pulp Pavilion by Ball-Nogues Studio; Coachella Bound by Raices Cultura; Twelve Shades of Pass.ani by Keith Greco; Lighthouse by Randy Polumbo; Chrono Chromatic by Aphidoidea; and Coachella Art Studios.[9]

2016

Friday, April 15 & 22

The Do LaB Weekend 1: What So Not, Speaker of the House, KRNE, Ghastly, Wave Racer, Stylust Beats, JayKode, Everyman, Dreamers Delight, Mountain of Youth

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Hippie Sabotage, Sweater Beats, Stwo, Sam Gellaitry, Ekali, Autograf (DJ set), Gilligan Moss, Nico Luminous, The Human Experience

Heineken House Weekend 1: DJ Jayceeoh, Doctor P, Crizzly, Green Lantern, Kayzo, CRNKN, Protohype, UFO!

Heineken House Weekend 2: DJ Jayceeoh, Doctor P, Ookay, Protohype, Kayzo, Green Lantern, CRNKN, UFO!

Saturday, April 16 & 23

The Do LaB Weekend 1: The Glitch Mob, PANTyRAiD, Paper Diamond, Brillz, San Holo, Big Wild, Jerry Folk, The Funk Hunters, FDVM, Active Sun,

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Marc Kinchen, Claptone, Cut Snake, Hotel Garuda, Ardalan, Sacha Robotti, Walker & Royce, Patricio, Jesse Wright, Hunter Leggit

Heineken House Weekend 1: Warren G, Just Blaze, Too $hort, DJ Premier, Two Fresh, LONDONBRIDGE, TRAVISWILD

Heineken House Weekend 2: Just Blaze, Warren G, DJ Premier, Lookas, Two Fresh, LONDONBRIDGE, TRAVISWILD

Sunday, April 17 & 24

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Bob Moses (DJ set), Job Jobse, The Drifter, Lee Foss, RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ set), Le Youth, Humans, Imagined Herbal Flows, Dena Amy,

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Major Lazer, Kraddy, Stanton Warriors, Jason Bentley, NU, Bedouin, Satori, Öona Dahl, Shawni

Heineken House Weekend 1: Diplo & Friends, 4B, Brillz, Valentino Khan, ETC! ETC!, Bro Safari, Party Favor, Nina Las Vegas, FKi 1st, Paul Devro x Neo Fresco,

Heineken House Weekend 2: Party Favor, ETC! ETC!, Bro Safari, Nina Las Vegas, 4B, Valentino Khan, FKi 1st, Paul Devro x Neo Fresco

Plus: DESPACIO playing all weekend long

Dropped Acts: Nora En Pure

In 2016, art contributions included: Katrīna Neiburga and Andris Eglītis, Alex Arrechea, The Date Farmers, Phillip K Smith III, Jimenez Lai, R & R Studios, Robert Bose, Super Tall Paul & Rossome, Raices Cultura, Lucent Dossier

2017

Friday, April 14 & 21

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Louis the Child, Mr. Carmack, Haywyre, Bleep Bloop, The Gaslamp Killer, Sayer, Imbrsxulm Team B&L, PartyWave, Oscure

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Richie Hawtin, Jonas Rathsman, Classixx, Billy Kenny, Mad Zach, Barclay Crenshaw, Daktyl, Monte Booker, KNGSPRNGS

Heineken House: OWSLA takeover + Special Guests: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Grandmaster Flash (DJ set), DJ Quik, 4B*, Blaise James, Chris Lake, DJ Slink, Josh Pan**, Oshi, Whethan, Vindata

Saturday, April 15 & 22

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Tycho (DJ set), FKJ, Yotto, Eagles & Butterflies, Monolink, Sabo, Surprise, Tara Brooks, Zimmer, Gone Gone Beyond

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Skrillex, Netsky, Liquid Stranger, EINMUSIK, Justin Martin, Will Clarke, The Geek x VRV, The Librarian, HӒANA, Josh Billings & Nonfiction,

Heineken House Weekend 1: George Clinton & the Parliament Funkadelic, Bixel Boys, BJ the Kid, Chuckie, DJ Nu Mark, Madds, Zaytoven

Heineken House Weekend 2: Bixel Boys, BJ the Kid, Chuckie, Death, DJ Nu Mark, Madds, Twrk, Zaytoven

Dropped acts: Beyoncé

Sunday, April 16 & 23

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Autograf, Shiba San, *Amtrac, Space Jesus, Elohim, Whethan, Bearson, Chet Porter, BOGL

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Rüfüs du Sol (DJ set), XXYYXX, Jan Blomqvist, Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs & Porkchop, Patricio, Lonely Boy, Jonnie King

Heineken House: NGHTMRE B2B Slander**, Armnhmr, Botnek, Eptic, JSTJR, Must Die!, Rickyxsan, Snavs, Special Guest

Plus: The Antarctic, an audio-visual sensory experience. All weekend long, starting on Thursday

Dropped acts: PNL

In 2017, art contributions included: Chiaozza, Olalekan Jeyifous, Joanne Tatham and Tom O'Sullivan, Gustavo Prado

2018

Friday, April 13 & 20

Saturday, April 14 & 21

Dropped acts: Wizkid

Sunday, April 15 & 22

2019

See main article: Coachella 2019.

Saturday, April 13 & 20

Dropped acts: Solange

Sunday, April 14 & 21

2020 (Canceled)

Coachella 2020 was canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

2021 (Canceled)

Originally featuring a similar lineup from the previous year, Coachella 2021 was also cancelled due to continuing uncertainty regarding the pandemic.

2022

See main article: Coachella 2022.

Friday, April 15 & 22

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Diplo, Walker & Royce b2b VNSSA, Subtronics, Deathpact, Elephant Heart, UNIIQU3, Holly, Rochelle Jordan, Casmalia, Gee Dee + Latane from Fundido

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Yung Bae b2b Madeon, The Glitch Mob, Skream, Ivy Lab, Moore Kismet, Mindchatter, HoneyLuv, Rinzen, Sainte Vie, Red Giant Project, Mary Droppinz

Heineken House Weekend 1: Vegyn, AceMo, Black Noi$e, American Dance Ghosts, Skinny Macho, baby.com, seeso, SQREWU

Heineken House Weekend 2: AceMo, American Dance Ghosts, Jacques Greene, Whethan, Black Noi$e, Bae Bae, Alko, seeso, SQREWU

Saturday, April 16 & 23

The Do LaB Weekend 1: SG Lewis (3 Hour DJ Set), MEUTE, Prospa, Nala, Rebecca Black & Friends (DJ Set), Major League Djz, Coco & Breezy, Life On Planets

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Patricio, Hayden James (DJ Set), SIDEPIECE, DJ BORING, Austin Millz, Joe Kay, Andre Power, ESTA, Sasha Marie, Sweet Like Chocolate

Heineken House Weekend 1: Flying Lotus + Thundercat, OG Ron C & the Chopstars, 454, Orion Sun (DJ Set), Ife Radio, Junie., Harlie, Tsugu

Heineken House Weekend 2: OG Ron C & the Chopstars, 454, Shlohmo, Yung Bae, Count Bass D, Ife Radio, Junie., Harlie, Tsugu

Sunday, April 17 & 24

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Dom Dolla b2b John Summit, Off The Deep End, CID, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set), Chloé Caillet, QRTR, Balkan Bump, Duskus

The Do LaB Weekend 2: DJ Hanzel, Elohim (DJ Set), Justin Martin, Vintage Culture, LP Giobbi, Yulia Niko, Patricio, Hunter Leggitt

Heineken House Weekend 1: Ms Nina (DJ Set), D33J, Mia Carucci, Donovan's Sound Club, Bitter Babe, PIERI, Muñeka, Mawingo, TRYi

Heineken House Weekend 2: Major League Djz, Silent Addy, Bitter Babe, Surprise Guest, PIERI, Brava, Muñeka, Mawingo, TRYi

Dropped acts: Ye, Satori

2023

See main article: Coachella 2023. The 2023 festival was organized from April 14–16 and 21–23 and featured Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean and Calvin Harris as the headlining acts.[11]

Friday, April 14 & 21

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Vintage Culture b2b Mochakk, Flight Facilities (DJ Set), James Blake presents CMYK, Whipped Cream, The Glitch Mob, Mr. Carmack, BAMBII, Michaël Brun, Andreas One

The Do LaB Weekend 2: The Brothers Macklovitch (A-Trak & Dave1), Knock2, Disco Wrek (Disco Lines b2b Ship Wrek), Of The Trees, The Funk Hunters, Maddy O'Neal, Flamingosis, Emmit Fenn, Patricio, Ali Farahani b2b Patrik Khach, Littlefoot

Heineken House Weekend 1: Felix da Housecat, Walker & Royce, Hannah Wants, Lee Wells, BONES

Heineken House Weekend 2: Emmit Fenn, Chris Stussy, Francis Mercier, HoneyLuv, Antoinette Van Dewark

Saturday, April 15 & 22

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Monolink, ODESZA (DJ Set), Phantoms (DJ Set), DJ Tennis, Carlita, Mild Minds (DJ Set), Uncle Waffles, Kimonos, Sohmi, Little Dinosaur, Maria También

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Gordo b2b Mathame, Elderbrook (DJ Set) plus special guests Hayden James & JOY (Anonymous), ISOxo, HOLLY b2b Machinedrum, Elephant Heart, Cloonee, it's murph, A Hundred Drums, PARALEVEN, DJ Susan, Jo Jones

Heineken House Weekend 1: Austin Millz, Method Man & Redman, DJ Pee .Wee (All Vinyl Set) (Anderson .Paak), Andre Power, Sweet Like Chocolate

Heineken House Weekend 2: Franc Moody (DJ Set), SG Lewis (DJ Set), TEED b2b SG Lewis, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (DJ Set), Coco & Breezy, Zen Freeman

Sunday, April 16 & 23

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Dombresky presents Disco Dom, Kasablanca, Franky Wah, Dylan & Harry (Party Favor & Baauer), Daily Bread, Aluna, Elif, Henry Pope, Miss Javi

The Do LaB Weekend 2: DRAMA, Giolì & Assia, DEVAULT, ODD MOB, ARODES, Hank K, SYREETA, Carré b2b Samwise

Heineken House Weekend 1: LondonBridge, NGHTMRE, Whipped Cream, Niiko x Swae, Tony H

Heineken House Weekend 2: Snakehips, Fleetmac Wood, Bontan, Black V Neck, Max Styler

Plus: DESPACIO playing all weekend long

Dropped acts: 1999.ODDS

2024

See main article: Coachella 2024. The 2024 festival was organized from April 12–14 and 19–21 featuring Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and No Doubt as the headlining acts.[12]

Friday, April 12 & 19

The Do LaB Weekend 1: DJ Pee .Wee, Channel Tres, salute, The Dare (DJ Set), SOFI TUKKER (DJ Set), Anna Lunoe, Melé, DJ Starrza, DRĖĖĖMY

The Do LaB Weekend 2: DJ Snake (Hip Hop Set), TroyBoi, Juelz, Jon Casey, ALLEYCVT, Yung Singh, HoneyLuv, Sinca, CocoRosie, Huneycut

Heineken House Weekend 1 & 2: J. Worra, Bob Sinclar, GoldFish, Torren Foot x Kormak, Darci, DJ Noah

Dropped acts: Tyla, Lovejoy

Saturday, April 13 & 20

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Adriatique b2b BLOND:ISH, Kaskade, Sam Gellaitry, VNSSA b2b Nala, Billie & Friends Party, Ahadadream, Jersey, Azzecca, Parallelle, Awen, Maddy Maia b2b Tottie

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Cloonee b2b Chris Lorenzo, Patrick Mason, KETBOI69 (KETTAMA b2b Partiboi69), Biscuits, Kasbo, Westend, Beltran, AYYBO, Baby Weight, Juliet Mendoza, Val Fleury

Heineken House Weekend 1: Dennis Ferrer x Skream, Bia, T-Pain, Channel Tres (DJ Set), Marten Lou, DAYSonMARKET.

Heineken House Weekend 2: Dennis Ferrer, Bia, Fat Joe, Channel Tres (DJ Set), Marten Lou, DAYSonMARKET.

Dropped acts: Benga (Skream & Benga)

Sunday, April 14 & 21

The Do LaB Weekend 1: Bonobo b2b Barry Can't Swim, BODY HI by Alesso, Nikki Nair x Hudson Mohawke, Chase & Status, Hamdi, Tape B, Sicaria, Player Dave, Mia Moretti, Smiles Davis

The Do LaB Weekend 2: Skream & Friends, DJ Tennis, Dylan Brady, Sultan + Shepard, &friends, Marc Rebillet, Jasper Tygner, Julya Karma, Tinzo & JoJo (Book Club Radio), Patricio

Heineken House Weekend 1 & 2: Claptone, Lupe Fiasco, Louie Vega, Klingande, Iglesias, MISS DRE

Notes and References

  1. http://www.coachella.com/ "Coachella Festival official website"
  2. http://www.coachellarecordings.com/ "Coachella Recordings"
  3. Martens, Todd. Kennedy, Gerrick. Sandell, Scott. "Coachella & Stagecoach Music Festivals Timelines" . LA Times. April 6, 2012.
  4. Web site: Powers That Be –Coachella Valley Music Festival 2001. joemangrum.com. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150403013246/http://www.joemangrum.com/artnews/powers-that-be-coachella-valley-music-festival-2001/. April 3, 2015. dead.
  5. Web site: Coachella 2012: Black Sabbath Withdraw After Iommi's Diagnosis. 11 January 2012. 14 April 2022. 22 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220422213031/https://www.contactmusic.com/coachella/news/coachella-2012-black-sabbath-withdraw-after-iommis-diagnosis_1282313. live.
  6. Web site: Lou Reed cancels US tour dates including Coachella Festival . . 2020-04-21 . 2016-03-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221356/http://www.nme.com/news/lou-reed/69418 . live .
  7. Web site: Beyond the Snail: The Art and Imagination of the Coachella Festival. KCET. KCETLink. Benjamin. Gottlieb. April 24, 2013. April 1, 2015. April 2, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402154118/http://www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/riverside/coachella-festival-art-installations.html. live.
  8. Web site: Art of 2014. Coachella.com. Goldenvoice. April 1, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100056/https://www.coachella.com/art-of-2014/. April 2, 2015. dead.
  9. Web site: Art of 2015. Coachella.com. Goldenvoice. April 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150906051245/https://www.coachella.com/art-of-2015/. September 6, 2015. dead.
  10. Web site: X Japan to Perform in Coachella Music Festival in April. Anime News Network. January 4, 2018. January 4, 2024.
  11. Web site: Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean to headline historic Coachella. ABS-CBN News. January 13, 2023. January 11, 2023. Agence France-Presse. January 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230113093121/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/11/23/bad-bunny-blackpink-frank-ocean-to-headline-historic-coachella. live.
  12. News: Larsen . Peter . Coachella 2024: 5 takeaways from the lineup and one crazy prediction . 8 March 2024 . The San Diego Union-Tribune . 26 January 2024.