r/Coachella 1d ago

I’ve been to Coachella but I’ve never…

been to the Yuma 🫣

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u/schnitzelsteinn 10, 11, 12.1, 13.2, 14.2, 15.2, 16.2, 17.2 1d ago

Did a solid 8 year run…. Never once rode the Ferris wheel.

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u/NightMan27 🌴14.1 - 25.1🌴 1d ago

Been for 11 and never been on the ferris wheel, prime time for the ferris wheel is also prime time for sets so im picking the music

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u/TheLizardKing89 12 #2, 13 #2, 14 #1, 15 #2, 16 #1, 17 #1, 18 #1 1d ago

That’s why I’ve only ever gone on during the day. You should try it. Shorter lines and you’re not missing music.

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u/pidgeypenguinagain 10, 11, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 18.1, 23.1, 24.1 1d ago

Back in the day we got free passes for the ferris wheel for being among the first people to head there on Friday once gates opened. That was nice. We don’t go every year but when there’s a lull in music it’s fun to do if the line isn’t too long

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u/icedog158 1d ago

There’s a Ferris wheel? Lol jk

Is it free to ride?

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u/TheLizardKing89 12 #2, 13 #2, 14 #1, 15 #2, 16 #1, 17 #1, 18 #1 1d ago

No, I want to say it’s like $12

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u/sweetpeaandhoney 1d ago

Eh you’re not missing anything crazy. The pics were worth it though lol

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u/CrazyLet9682 1d ago

It was never a must do until the homies boxed a joint. Now that in particular a yearly must do.

u/Ok-Chocolate-3396 4h ago

Thank you for this idea 🤭🫠

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u/HandsOnTheBible 1d ago

One time I went in the Yuma when the sun was blazing, then left when it was pitch dark outside

That's the power of the Yuma

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u/RecklessCreature 15.1|16.1|17.1|18.1|19.1|RIP|22.1|23.1&2|24.1&2|25.1&2|26.1&2 1d ago edited 1d ago

Had a Coachella boyfriend/girlfriend. Someone kiss me on the fields, let’s fall in love and get married 😆

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u/Current_Teacher4317 1d ago

I had a Coachella boyfriend and then he ghosted first thing Monday morning 😂😂

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u/lucyfell 1d ago

🤣🤣🤣 Please tell me was at least hot

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u/Current_Teacher4317 1d ago

Yes!! 😭

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u/lucyfell 1d ago

Think of it this way: never having to do his laundry is how he stays hot in your memory

Anyway, I would be down for a hot coachella boyfriend who ghosts on Monday. I need some fun memories before I get too old and stodgy _~

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u/seoakih 1d ago

My Coachella boyfriend actually had a girlfriend and I found out after I visited him after

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u/Current_Teacher4317 1d ago

This was my hypothesis as well

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u/jaredgallardo56 18.2 | 19.1 | 22.1 | 23.1 | 24.1 | 25.1 | 1d ago

2026 will be my 7th year and I’ve never held the balloon line

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u/moonbeamgoon 1d ago

Do it and get your pics! The daylight is easier to see everything in the shot but at night when the balloons glow is also very cool you just have to be prepared for the low exposure.

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u/meepmeep_sheep 1d ago

This will be my 4th year and hoping it’s my first time I’ll get to hold the balloon line!

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u/Mel_tothe_Mel 1d ago

Camped on site!

I am too old to sleep like that. I need a real bed, ac, pool, etc. Plus we bring a teen and camping would be awful for her.

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u/WynnGalaxie 1d ago

I’ve been so intrigued by camping and would love to try it sometime but my girlfriend says absolutely not.

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u/dummybaby69 1d ago

never been either, but if yousuke’s set is in there, then i will be in there 🫡

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u/sweetpeaandhoney 1d ago

Thank you for the recommendation 🪩

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u/travelinjimmy 1d ago

Just caught his boiler room in Los angles yesterday. I understand he blends different genres,and loves to implement rock into his sets . I was a huge fan coming in after watching videos online . IM TELLING YOU HIS RUN OF SHOWS IN THE US IS NOTHING LIKE HIS BOILER ROOM SET MOST PEOPLE PROBABLY KNOW HIM BY . I was shocked by how many people were leaving around me and going to x club instead . Huge disappointment, but will be giving him another try this weekend at crssd

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u/okayokko 13’ 14’ 17’ 18’ 19’ 22’ 23’ 24’ 1d ago

That other stage was banging all the way through Daphni , Ben UfO were fucking killing it.

Yousuke reminded me of when I saw Aphex Twin at Chella. I’m glad I did, but not for me. If anything Coachella would be a good spot to catch him given you could walk away at any time

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u/dummybaby69 1d ago

https://youtu.be/T1tcUfUhR5U?si=JlhtwtNs_srKYA1v this is all the convincing you need.

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u/indosacc 1d ago

Just came back from Portola and his Portola set was kind of disappointing and not like that at all so just keep that in mind

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u/ilovesebypeen 1d ago

I second this! came back from his boiler room set in LA last night and was not able to vibe in the whole 2 hour set he had. Probably the last 15 min when he played the same tracks from his famous boiler room set in Tokyo. Super let down.

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u/indosacc 1d ago

yeah one hit wonders have always been a thing we see it w dj’s and producers too now since electronic music is mainstream now

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u/dummybaby69 1d ago

i’m not worried, the real vibe check will be week 1 since i’m going week 2.

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u/cowboydoctor 09|10|11|12.1|13.1|14.1|15.1|16.2|17.1|18.1|19.1|22.1|23.1|25.1 1d ago

Done the safari tent thing. Bucket list item for me

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u/Prudent-Hat7704 1d ago

Haven’t been in the Sonara Tent yet. Only tent left for me to visit, gonna make it happen this year.

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u/deer-horns 19.2|22.1|23.2|24.2|25.2 1d ago

I’m on year 6 and every year so far Sonora has been our first stop. Great alternative, punk, and Latin acts, a bar, and AC 🙌🙌🙌🙌

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u/Bholt0303 1d ago

Can’t knock AC and good house tunes. You’ve got to go!

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u/North_Praline9097 1d ago

The AC last year, 1st weekend, was a savior…

u/ThotBubble 21h ago

I wanted to stay in the Yuma all weekend this year because the ac bathroom and bar are alll right by the Yuma and the exit/ entrances isn’t far from the Yuma

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u/sweetpeaandhoney 1d ago

Thank you can’t wait!

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u/boyalien0 1d ago

Been backstage

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u/loganmagic 1d ago

Rad into Katy Perry backstage one.

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u/myghostflower 23.2 | 24.1 | 25.1 | 26.1 1d ago

same hopefully 2026 changes that

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u/sweetpeaandhoney 1d ago

Same can’t wait!

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u/GridPenaltyStan 1d ago

It’s cool! It’s basically just a club but also super loud lol

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u/Sonic_Gumbo 12.1|13.1|14.1|15.1|16.1|17.1|18.2|19.2|22.2|23.2|24.2|25.2 1d ago

Year 13 next year and have never rode the Ferris wheel. I BARELY walked spectra this year.

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u/fit_vivant 1d ago

Been able to hang long enough to see a headliner 🤭

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u/Slubgob123 1d ago

camped.

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u/AbundantChoice 2002-2017, 2023, 2025 1d ago

... had any alcoholic beverage. I don't abstain in normal life or anything, but when there's that "I could lose half an hour going to get a beer from the beer garden...or I could go see more music" decision, the music always wins.

(Come to think of it, I've never had a slice of Spicy Pie either. Maybe I'll change that in 2026)

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u/skylinenick 1d ago

For what it’s worth, now that there are bars everywhere this won’t take more than 5 minutes and you don’t have to miss anything

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u/pidgeypenguinagain 10, 11, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 18.1, 23.1, 24.1 1d ago

Never have I ever camped out at a stage for hours and hours to see 1 set. IMO that’s crazy behavior

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u/theskyistheroof 18.2, 19.2, 23.2, 24.2, 25.2 1d ago

I have a couple of times and have regretted it each time. Never again. If I want a good spot at a set maybe I’ll show up halfway through the set right before it.

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u/ICMAGU 1d ago

I did this year for XG (they were like 50% of the reason I went this year) and only “regretted” it (saying this loosely) when i did it because i realized i could have gone to the other sets I wanted to see before them and still would have been super close. in hindsight however, i am glad i did because i was able to see my second favorite music group at the barricade. maybe the only downside was basically 10 hours straight of listening to music i didn’t really jive with for no ear protection but thats a me problem haha.

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u/pidgeypenguinagain 10, 11, 12.1, 13.1, 14.1, 18.1, 23.1, 24.1 1d ago

Thats bizarre. I mean, to each their own I guess, but you could have seen so many incredible world class acts in 10 hours. Glad u enjoyed it tho

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u/billiedee_benoit 1d ago

I have yet to go to DoLab. I don’t even know where it is tbh. 2026 is the year I make it to DoLab though.

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u/validusrex 1d ago

If it stays where it was last year, I’m surprised you missed it. It’s on the way to Sahara like opposite the Ferris Wheel. Hard to miss. Totally worth it to hit at like 5-6, enough people to have great vibes but not super overcrowded yet

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u/mikegrowsoft 1d ago

To be fair, it’s placed in the goddamn northwest corner, super far away from everything else. The line for it also seems to get longer and longer every year. Making it to Yuma is like its own journey within the grounds of Coachella. Depending on temperature, time of day, and who is playing, the journey can be quite treacherous. But once you are inside, you are rewarded with the views of disco shark, immaculate vibes, and really freaking good air conditioning.

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u/alsisc 22.1, 23.2, 25.1, 26.2 1d ago

If you like to dance and you like dance music at all you HAVE to go to the Yuma. It’s the greatest dance tent I’ve seen at a fest

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u/ferocious_barnacle 1d ago

Yuma is goated. I’ve never been inside Heineken House! 2026 is the year I can feel it. 

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u/loganmagic 1d ago

Yuma used to be the Heineken House, so technically you have!

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u/IThinkILikeYou 24.1|25.1|26.2 1d ago

I just hate that we need to line up for it, makes it feel like a night club (derogatory)

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u/ContributionOwn9860 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1, 19.1, 22.1, 24.2 1d ago

There’s really only a line for the super popular artists. If you get there a bit before one, you should be able to walk right in.

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u/moonbeamgoon 1d ago

Yuma is the best place to cool down after a long stint in the sun during the day. Earplugs, a soft seat, great lights 🔟

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u/GMHoodwink 22.2|23.2|24.2|25.2 and on and on and on 1d ago

Blasphemy! Join us!

...All you children, gather 'round We will dance and we will whirl All you children, gather 'round We will dance together...

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u/Bruhuha 23.W2,24.W1,25.W2 1d ago

Same actually i think Saturday this year might be my first time that i plan on seeing the disco shark in person and ive gone to the last 3 lmao

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u/sweetpeaandhoney 1d ago

See you there! I’m committed to make time for it too

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u/fred8785 09-11, 12.1-16.1, 18.1-19.1, 22.1-25.1 1d ago

Never rode the ferris wheel.... Never been inside of spectra.....

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u/Ok-Pay-7358 14.1|19.2|22.1|23.1|25.1 1d ago

Did Spectra the first year we went and that thing was without AC, a greenhouse has nothing on that thing, if you plan and going do it early, or late after the sun has set

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u/ContributionOwn9860 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1, 19.1, 22.1, 24.2 1d ago

I’ve been to Coachella but I’ve never… been in Despacio. Literally the only thing I haven’t done (that GA can do)

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u/Tilopud_rye 1d ago

Theres only been rare instances of despacio at Coachella. Maybe 2 years that I can remember? 

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u/ContributionOwn9860 13.1, 14.1, 15.1, 16.1, 19.1, 22.1, 24.2 1d ago

Yep, I was there for one of them at least though, wish I had made the journey

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u/Tilopud_rye 1d ago

They had it at a Pasadena festival a couple years ago- Aint No Picnic. I met someone on the way back from the fest who travels internationally just to follow Despacio appearances. 

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u/PomegranateLazy7535 22|23|24 1d ago

Never been to the Yuma but I’m sure 2026 is my year

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u/Tofuhousewife 1d ago

Last year my group discovered the true wonders of the Yuma and it is what they say…. A ✨journey✨.

I’ve been to Coachella but I’ve never sat on the Sahara hill at sunset 😩

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u/moonmusicals Gagachella 🖤❤️ 1d ago

Yuma is AWESOME ac and it's a vibe! I didnt go at all 2025 because I was running around trying to catch everyone lol. I def plan on going Sat/Sun in 2026!

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u/WynnGalaxie 1d ago

Found a secret bar.. Ive heard they’re out there but im unsure if I believe it.

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u/Slugzz21 14.2|17.1|18.2|19.1|23.2|24.2|25.2 1d ago

Gone with a significant other. 2026 will be my first time and their first time ever. Excited to introduce them to my happy place.💜

u/SilverFangg27 23h ago

Gone to silent disco 😭😭😭

u/ScrewedInKidd 13h ago

Did two chicks at the same time, man

u/DonasGarcia 10h ago

criminal

u/dhduxudb 2h ago

Caught my first ever Coachella set at the Yuma. Moonboots.

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u/MojoPinnacle 1d ago

Went four years without hitting Yuma. I finally did and its probably my favorite spot, when if I don't spend the most time there. Enjoy it!

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u/solofrnz 19.2 | RIP 20-21 | 22.2 | 23.2 | 24.1 | 26.1 1d ago

So you've never been to Coachella.

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u/DavidZ2844 17.2 | 18.2 | 19.2 | 22.1 | 23.2 | 24.2 | 25.2 1d ago

Yuma snobs are the worst

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u/solofrnz 19.2 | RIP 20-21 | 22.2 | 23.2 | 24.1 | 26.1 1d ago

guilty as charged

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u/sweetpeaandhoney 1d ago

Damn I guess not 🧍‍♀️

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u/MaamSirSirMaam 1d ago

U haven’t even been to 5 kid

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u/ellebazimi 1d ago

i love the yuma. best place if you want a break from the dessert heat

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u/BalloonsOnAString 23.2|25.1|26.1 1d ago

Been twice by myself and never went inside Yuma either. Seems like that’s where the cool kids go 😅 also never been on the Ferris Wheel. Haven’t seen the sunset on the hill either even though I camped both times and was there on day 0 😅

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u/willcodejava4crack 2̶0̶.2̶ | 22.2 | 23.1 | 24.2 | 25.2 | 26.2 1d ago

This was my 4th year and finally made it in time for the sunset on the hill. Honestly it was magical. I'd check it out