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Coachella 2025 Weekend 2 Kicks Off with Star-Studded Lineup and Improved Traffic Measures

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Travis Scott, and Post Malone headline as festival organizers address traffic challenges despite a new freeway incident.

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The Go-Go’s perform during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 18, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Festival-goers pose for a photo in front of the Ferris wheel during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 18, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • The second weekend of Coachella 2025 began on Friday, April 18, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, with performances from major headliners and a detailed streaming schedule available online.
  • Ed Sheeran, a late addition to the lineup, is set to perform on Saturday, April 19, at 3:00 p.m. PDT on the Mojave Stage.
  • Select performances are being livestreamed via YouTube and the Coachella Livestream app, offering customizable viewing schedules; however, the Sonora tent and Do Lab sets remain in-person exclusives.
  • Organizers implemented additional toll plazas to address traffic delays experienced during Weekend 1, though a big rig accident on the Westbound 10 Freeway caused new access disruptions on Friday.
  • Festivalgoers have reported smoother entry experiences compared to the first weekend, with camping areas fully operational and vibrant attendee setups enhancing the atmosphere.