Coachella 2025 Faces Chaos as Attendees Endure 12-Hour Waits

Festivalgoers report severe logistical failures, lack of communication, and unsafe conditions during prolonged entry delays in Indio, California.

Attendees experienced unprecedented delays of up to 12 hours to enter Coachella's campgrounds, far exceeding the usual two-hour process.
Seasoned festivalgoers described the situation as a stark departure from past years, citing confusion caused by poor traffic control and altered directions.
Reports highlighted hardships such as lack of restroom facilities, dehydration, and vehicles running out of gas during the prolonged wait.
Frustrated attendees criticized the lack of communication from festival organizers, with many turning to social media and even calling the police for assistance.
The operational failures and attendee dissatisfaction have raised safety concerns and cast a shadow over the festival’s opening weekend.