It’s been far too long since music lovers from near and far have been able to make their way to the Empire Polo Club to attend Coachella, but this year the festival is back and better than ever. While there might have been some turbulence over the past few weeks with Kanye West dropping off the lineup, the rest of the experience is shaping up to be one of the best yet with plenty of artists to catch, art to check out, and food to grub down on.

Related: Want to dive deeper into the artists playing Coachella this year? Check out the artists we highlighted each week in the lead-up to the festival and listen to our playlists.

Now, with Coachella just days away and attendees making their final plans for the weekends ahead, we’ve compiled all the essential info you need to know before you go. Read on for the set times, maps, and what you should and shouldn’t bring with you to maximize your experience at the festival this year!

Dates: April 15-17 and April 22-24, 2022 Hours: Venue Address: Empire Polo Club – 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201 Tickets: Both weekends are sold out. Try your luck at getting exchange tickets via Lyte for Weekend 1 or Weekend 2.

Don’t forget to download the Coachella app on your iOS or Android device to register your wristband, access up-to-date set times.

Unfortunately, many people have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses and other valuables during this festival season. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, there are opportunistic people who come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers and it’s important to be mindful of your valuables while at Coachella.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!

For a complete list of what you can and can’t bring to Camp at Coachella, along with more information on ADA, head over to their website.

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