For its 20th anniversary this year, Coachella has pulled out all the stops. The California music festival is consistently one of the year’s best-selling events, and looks to continue its reign with the 2019 edition. But before you buy, check out the trends in Coachella ticket prices and how you can save on admission.
Bolstered by an all-star lineup headlined by Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande, this year’s party in the desert promises to be one of the festival’s finest. Since the full lineup was revealed, music fans have expressed eagerness to catch the first round of performances in the two-weekend festival. However, when it comes to saving money, it’s best to wait until Coachella’s final weekend.
We combed through our extensive sales database and found that since 2012, Coachella ticket prices dip significantly for the festival’s second weekend. While some could argue that the second weekend takes away the excitement of not knowing what’s to come, particularly in the age of social media, watching a livestream of a performance does not even come close to experiencing it in person. Fans can save as much as 30 percent if they opt to purchase passes for the final weekend, as historical pricing trends indicate.
Average Coachella Ticket Prices – Weekend 1 vs. Weekend 2
| Year | Headliners | Average Price Weekend 1 | Average Price Weekend 2 | Price Growth Weekend 1 to 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg | $623.54 | $475.40 | -23.76% |
| 2013 | The Stone Roses, Phoenix, Red Hot Chili Peppers | $484.70 | $356.93 | -26.36% |
| 2014 | Outkast, Muse, Arcade Fire | $545.14 | $468.85 | -13.99% |
| 2015 | AC/DC, Jack White, Drake | $606.47 | $421.42 | -30.51% |
| 2016 | LCD Soundsystem, Guns N’ Roses, Calvin Harris | $596.04 | $470.90 | -21.00% |
| 2017 | Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar | $641.85 | $518.61 | -19.20% |
| 2018 | The Weeknd, Beyonce, Eminem | $731.03 | $547.08 | -25.16% |
Preliminary sales of this year’s event continue this pricing trend, with an approximate 25 percent decrease in average price from Weekend 1 to Weekend 2. Although you will typically find lower Coachella ticket prices when searching for Weekend 2 passes, that does not necessarily mean you’ve snagged the best deal.
Other secondary market sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats tack on hundreds more in service fees, whereas Ticket Club Premier members will only pay for the price they see listed. Save big on your ticket into the festival as a Premier member and score the most affordable weekend pass to the desert.
Coachella Ticket Prices – Ticket Club Savings*
| Ticket Type | Ticket Quantity | StubHub Price | Vivid Seats Price | Ticket Club Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | 2 | $1,121.00 | $1,139.00 | $1,070.00 |
*Ticket prices accurate as of January 4, 2019
Coachella 2019 will take place at Empire Polo Field in Indio, California on April 12-14 and April 19-21. All tickets sold are valid for three-day entry for either weekend of the festival. Find tickets for Weekend 1 here and Weekend 2 here.