Even if you didn’t get a ticket to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2015, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the festival vibe without the wristband.
The festival runs over the next two weekends, April 10-12, and April 17-19.
Famous DJs Shrillex, Chromeo, and others perform at the LED Hilton pool parties. Bring your swimsuit to other legendary pool parties at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club and The Saguaro.
The Hard Rock Hotel hosts an anti-pool party because of the California drought, but promises to heat up the desert scene with cool secret performances.
The exclusive La Quinta Resort & Club celebrates the festival with a smooth tequila sunset kickoff party.
Here is a breakdown of available parties:
Trunk Club + Sol Angeles Festival Pre-party
When: Thursday, April 9, 5-10 p.m.
Where: La Quinta Resort & Club, 49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta
What: Trunk Club is taking over La Quinta Resort for a festival pre-party that will include ping-pong tournaments, specialty cocktails, a photo booth, good music, and pool party fun.
Reunion and The Do-Over present “The Kickback” with DJ Day at the Amigo Room
When: Thursday, April 9 and 16, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m .
Where: Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
What: Do-Over and Adidas originals.
RSVP: http://www.acehotel.com/palmsprings/desert-gold-2015
LED Day Club
When: Thursday, April 9, 9 p.m.
Where: Hilton Palm Springs, 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs
What: Chromeo, Flosstradamus, Shrillex, Chvches and more!
Tickets: http://www.leddayclub.com/
Moon Block Party
When: Friday, April 10, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
What: Worship the moon, dance, and party!
RSVP: http://www.acehotel.com/palmsprings/desert-gold-2015
Desert Gold 2015 at Ace Hotel & Swim Club Pool
When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, both Coachella weekends (April 10-12 and April 17-19) open to public. Monday April 20, DJ Waldo spins noon to 6 p.m. for hotel guests only. Where: Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
What: Seventh annual poolside celebration with DJ’s dancing, sun, and fun!
RSVP: http://www.acehotel.com/palmsprings/desert-gold-2015
Beauty & the Beat Poolside Party
When: Saturday, April 11, Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Riviera Palm Springs, 1600 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
What: Join DJ J Dean spins at Coachella Poolside Party. Pop Up Shop vendors include TOMS, Miansai, SpaTerre, Sun Bum, Luli Fama Swim and Charlene K.
Hotel Guests Only: http://riviera.noblehousecalendar.com/event/1613/?instance_id=26663
Culture Collide 2015 Kick-off at Hard Rock Palm Springs
When: Thursday, April 9 and more dates to be announced
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, 150 S. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
What: Lineup of DJs and bands to be announced.
RSVP: http://www.culturecollide.com/coachella
Haciendays 2015 Friday Pool Party
When: April 10-12, April 17-19
Where: Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club, 1555 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
What: Bands and DJs like All Day I Dream, Bromance, and Used and Abused perform.
Tickets: https://haciendays.frontgatetickets.com/
Vestal Village 2015
When: Friday, April 10, Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Secret Village in Indio (less than 5 miles from Empire Polo Field)
What: For the 6th year in a row, Vestal Watches will take over a private estate near the polo grounds with food, drink, and music.
Invite: http://vestalvillage15.splashthat.com/
Refinery29 and A-OK Collective Presents Paradiso
When: Saturday, April 12, Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: The Saguaro, 1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
What: A two-day desert oasis pool party featuring a Garnier Hair Hotspot for festival-ready braiding and styling. Special musical guest TBD.
RSVP: http://www.a-okcollective.com/paradiso
Zero Gravity 2015 After Party at Indio Fairgrounds
When: Friday-Saturday, April 10-11, April 17-18; doors open at 11 p.m.
Where: Indio Fairgrounds, 82-503 Highway 111, Indio
What: Top talent, emerging artists and special guest appearances. This year the fairgrounds transform into a club party with lights, lasers, visual art installations, larger-than-life art, and more.
Tickets: zgafterhours.com
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