The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to begin its second weekend at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This year, attendees can expect significant differences between Weekends 1 and 2, including lineup changes and adjustments in performance times.
Key Differences Between Weekends 1 and 2
Weekend 2 of Coachella offers a varied experience, partly due to weather-related cancellations and surprise performances. Here are some specifics:
Weather Challenges
- High winds impacted performances during Weekend 1.
- The Italian EDM artist Anyma was unable to perform due to stage setup issues caused by strong winds.
- Anyma will attempt to premiere his “Æden” production on Friday night of Weekend 2, with calmer weather expected.
Surprise Performers
This weekend features substitute performances that vary from the first weekend:
- Crossover country star Kacey Musgraves will surprise fans with a set in the Mojave Tent on Saturday afternoon.
- Musgraves first performed at Coachella in 2019 and has participated in the Stagecoach festival as well.
Lineup Adjustments
Significant changes have occurred in the lineup for Weekend 2:
- The Quasar stage features a completely new set of artists:
- Friday: Darco, Franky Rizardo, and Armin van Buuren x Adam Beyer
- Saturday: Devault, Madeon, DJ Snake x RL Grime x Flosstradamus, and DJ Snake x Knock2
- Sunday: Linska, LP Giobbi, and Sara Landry’s Blood Oath
- DJ Rezz has withdrawn from her Saturday night performance at the Sahara Tent due to health issues.
Livestream Changes
For those celebrating from home, Weekend 2 will feature an updated livestream on YouTube:
- This weekend’s stream will include performances from the Yuma Tent, focusing on house and techno music.
- The Yuma Tent replaces the rock-oriented Sonora Tent that aired during Weekend 1.
As Coachella continues, fans can look forward to new experiences and performances that set Weekend 2 apart from the first. The festival remains committed to delivering memorable music and arts experiences, regardless of the challenges presented.
