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Coachella & Stagecoach 2022 Relax COVID-19 Restrictions

February 16, 2022

Coachella and Stagecoach, two festivals presented by Goldenvoice, eased policies on COVID-19 as vaccinations, testing and masks will not be required this year. The moves come “in accordance with local guidelines,” as per a tweet on the Stagecoach Twitter account and a note on Coachella’s website.

State officials put out new guidelines now in effect which note proof of vaccination will not be required for large outdoor events. Goldenvoice previously announced last fall that a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination proof would be needed to gain entry to Coachella and Stagecoach.

Both festivals return to Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California this spring following two-year hiatuses due to the pandemic. Coachella will bring a lineup headlined by Swedish House Mafia, Billie Eilish and Harry Styles to the site over two weekends with the first spanning April 15-17 and the second April 22-24. Then, Stagecoach takes over Empire Polo Grounds between April 29 and May 1. Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs top the bill for Stagecoach 2022.

“In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Coachella 2022,” reads a bullet point under “Festival Admission Update” on Coachella’s website. A second bullet point notes the following:

However, the event shall be presented in accordance with applicable public health conditions as of the date of the event and which may change at any time as determined by federal, state or local government agencies or instrumentalities, artists or the promoter; such requirements may include, without limitation, changes to capacity, attendance procedures and entry requirements, such as proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test, and other protective measures such as requiring attendees to wear face coverings. If any ticket holder does not comply with any laws, mandates, health orders or directives, promoter or event terms, conditions or rules, then the promoter or event operator may refuse admission to the event or require the ticket holder to leave the venue and such ticket holder will not be entitled to a refund.

“COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death,” warns an additional bullet point on Coachella’s website. “There is an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place or place where people are present and there is no guarantee, express or implied, that those attending the festival will not be exposed to COVID-19.”

Head to COVID19.ca.gov for more information on California’s current COVID-19 safety measures.

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