Coachella 2025: Fans from around the world flock to the festival

The scorching, 100-degree sun beamed down over the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 11, as thousands of festivalgoers made their way through the gates on the opening day for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Some arrived in groups, eager to reunite with friends, while others embarked on solo adventures, all drawn by the pledge of music, art, and the fast-passed energy that comes with one of the world’s most iconic festivals.

For David and Maria Neebs, this trip was extra special...