The Coachella Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Field in Indio for its 25th year and with it 25 years of festival fashion.
As has been the trend in recent years, festival goers are leaning into “Chillchella” vibes by wearing comfy clothes. This mindset was especially present on day one as the high for the day was 91°. Boho vibes from 2016 have also made their return with knit cardigans, flowy dresses and even flower crowns.
But influencer culture also brought Instagram worthy outfits that you’ll only find during Coachella. One of the most important elements in crafting the perfect festival fashion pic is posing next to the various art installations throughout the festival grounds. This year saw new additions of Starry Eyes, Visage Brut and Maze as well as the return of Spectra and the Balloon Chain.
Stephanie Kunz, of San Francisco, poses for a photo during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
Kye Robinson, of Seattle, Washington, poses for a photo during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Marcel Laurent poses for a photograph during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Festival goers take selfies during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Hailey Thompson poses for photographs during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Tina Yanez of Oakland poses for a photograph during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
From left, Cecile Fuertez, Katrina Cabreza and Raziel Fuertez of Orange County pose for a photograph during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Andrew Gallego of Anaheim poses for a photograph during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
AJ, from Australia, poses in front the ferris wheel during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
AJ, from Australia, poses in front the ferris wheel during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Kimber enjoys a popsicle during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Edmundo Esparza, front, and Elijah Romero, pose in front of the “Spectra” during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Tyler DePriest poses for a photo during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
From left, Divine Jacobsen, Jeri Locaylocat, and Joey Causin, show off their outfits in front of the ferris wheel during the opening day of Weekend One of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
From left, Divine Jacobsen, Jeri Locaylocat, and Joey Causin, pose for photos in front of “Spectra” during the opening day of Weekend One of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
From left, Divine Jacobsen, Jeri Locaylocat, and Joey Causin, show off their outfits in front of the ferris wheel during the opening day of Weekend One of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
From left, Alma Rife, June Doherty, Mary Ayala, Susan Hoffman, Delana Bennett and Shari Little pose for a photo in front of “Starry Eyes” during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Caleb Rodriguez poses next to the “Starry Eyes” during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Festival goers pose for a photograph during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Kalita Hon, of New York, poses during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Festival goers from London pose for a photograph during day one of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)
Helen Sanchez, left, and Sophia Terlato, both from Florida, sit at the top of bunker hills during the opening day of Weekend one of Coachella music and arts festival in Indio on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, Contributing Photographer)
Iryna Ovchar, of Ukraine, poses for a photo during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
Isis Liu, of Brea, poses for a photo during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
Gina Greenwood, of San Francisco, poses for a photo during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
Stephanie Kunz, of San Francisco, poses for a photo during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher, Contributing Photographer)
