The City of Indio has released information regarding expected transportation impacts, alternative routes and transportation details for the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is scheduled at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 13, 14, and April 19, 20, and 21. Additionally, Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival is set to be held on April 26, 27, and 28.

Avenue 50 between Monroe Street and Madison Avenue will be closed from March 25 to May 6 due to safety concerns. Please use alternate routes: Highway 111, Dr. Carreon Boulevard, Avenue 48 or Avenue 52—apologies for any inconvenience.

The following streets will serve as primary access routes for the upcoming festivals on April 11-14, April 18-21, and April 25-28. However, significant traffic is expected in the area. 

• Jefferson Street, southbound, from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
• Washington Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Monroe Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Avenue 48 between Jefferson and Jackson streets
• Highway 111 at Jefferson Street
• Highway 111 at Monroe Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Jefferson Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Monroe Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Washington Street

On each Friday of the festivals through each Monday, the following roads will be closed: 

• Avenue 49 between Hjorth Street and Monroe Street
• Avenue 50 between Madison Street and Jackson Street
• Hjorth Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 50
• Madison Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52

Expect the following additional delays:

·       On each Monday following the festivals, streets surrounding the festival site and Interstate 10 will be busy, with more than 40,000 campers leaving the area. 

Consider the following alternate routes:

• North and south travel, use Washington Street, Jackson Street, Calhoun Street and Golf Center Parkway
• East and west travel, use Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Miles Avenue, Dr. Carreon Boulevard and Avenue 54

Uber Location:

• Avenue 49 and Monroe Street on the southwest corner

Friends & Family/Taxi Drop Off & Pick Up:

• Avenue 52 and Madison Street on the northeast corner

NO pedestrian or pedestrian festival access:

·       Monroe Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52

·       Madison Street between Avenue 50 and Avenue 52

Approved pedestrian access:

·       Corner of Avenue 49 and Monroe Street

·       Corner of Avenue 52 and Madison Street

·       Corner of Avenue 52 and Monroe Street

·       Corner of Avenue 50 and Madison Street

Additional notes:

Golf carts are not permitted on any of the above-listed streets.

To ease traffic conditions, approximately 40,000 guests will be shuttled into and out of the concert venue from various locations throughout the Coachella Valley.

Noise from the festival site could begin each Thursday before the festival dates due to sound checks and on-site camping guests.

For concert logistics, questions, or issues, please call 760-391-4112 or email concertinfo@indio.org.

Source: Jessica Mediano

Marketing and Public Information Officer