60 per cent of Coachella attendees used payment plan
In 2025, 60 per cent of Coachella attendees used a payment plan to be able to afford their ticket after prices rose, making it even more expensive.
faroutmagazine.co.ukHere’s the latest I could compile from recent coverage on Coachella ticket pricing.
- General price range for 2026 tickets appears to start around $549–$649 for standard 3-day GA options, with higher-tier options (VIP, shuttle bundles, camping) priced significantly higher. Some outlets reported Weekend 1 GA starting near $649 with Weekend 2 GA at about $549, and VIP passes around $1,199–$1,299, though prices can rise as passes sell out. These figures reflect typical tiered pricing and premium add-ons like shuttle passes or camping.[2][3][5]
- Tickets often go on sale with staggered windows for different weekends, and early-bird or presale phases can offer limited pricing but may come with registration requirements or fees. Reports for 2025–2026 indicate price volatility tied to demand and added amenities, with many options selling out quickly or moving to waitlists during high demand periods.[7][10][2]
- Payment plans have become common, helping a large share of attendees manage costs, though total outlays remain substantial once fees and add-ons are included. Coverage notes that many buyers used financing or payment plans in 2025 to afford higher prices, and this trend continued into subsequent years.[4][10]
Illustrative example (typical weekend 1 vs weekend 2, GA and VIP):
- GA Weekend 1: about $649–$699; GA Weekend 2: about $549–$599. Shuttle-inclusive GA options can push Weekend 1 to around $779 and Weekend 2 to around $679. VIP options often start above $1,199 and can reach $1,299–$1,399 depending on weekend and amenities. Camping and shuttle bundles add several hundred dollars on top of GA or VIP base prices. These ballpark figures reflect multiple outlets’ pricing snapshots for 2025–2026 periods.[3][5][2][4][7]
Would you like me to:
- pull current official Coachella passes page and summarize the exact on-sale dates and current price tiers, or
- compare 2025 vs 2026 price trends side-by-side in a quick table with sources?