The Empire Polo Club in Indio trades flower crowns for cowboy hats when Stagecoach returns on the 24th-26th. April with headliners Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone.
The series extends beyond country staples with Brooks & Dunn, Bailey Zimmerman and crossover acts such as Journey, Counting Crows, Third Eye Blind and Bush.
Diplo, Ludacris and Pitbull will keep the late night energy alive as Diplo revives his HonkyTonk dance floor.
This year introduces the Mustang Stage, a larger space designed to ease congestion on the Palomino Stage and host marquee sets from Journey, Hootie & the Blowfish and Red Clay Strays.
The gates open at 1pm every day with music that continues until midnight.
Festival-goers will find free day parking along with preferred options and shuttle services, while lockers and charging stations can be reserved in advance to make the desert experience more manageable.
Tickets range from three-day general admission passes starting at $619, with shuttle combos and lounge access available at higher levels, to Corral passes priced between $1,199 and $2,299 that include reserved seating and exclusive lounge access.
The weather is expected to reach highs near 90 degrees on Friday before cooling into the 70s on Sunday, with desert winds likely to sweep through the grounds.
Food remains a highlight, with barbecue at the center of the offerings, complemented by celebrity chef demos and well-known vendors serving up festival favourites.
Fans unable to make the trip can tune in via Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch starting at 15 PT every day.
The live stream will feature sets from Johnson, Wilson, Malone, Third Eye Blind, Ludacris, Pitbull, Wynonna Judd, Diplo and more.
