The Best Parties of Coachella 2023
If you’re headed out to the desert for Coachella 2023, you know the only thing hotter than this year’s lineup is the list of must-attend parties!
THURSDAY APRIL 13TH
PLAYBOY AFTER DARK
London Alley is bringing Playboy back to Indio to celebrate the original lifestyle brand’s 70 th anniversary and simultaneously kick off all of the celebrations during the festival weekend. London Alley is a creative production studio that will be bringing the Playboy After Dark event to life, taking inspiration from the brand’s iconic 1970s variety show. The exclusive affair will take place at The London Alley Estate. Guests will not only celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Playboy and London Alley’s iconic history in the music industry, but can also expect a live DJ set by DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak), surprise performances, multiple engaging activations, giveaways, food from Verse LA, an array of delectable libations, and so much more!
FRIDAY APRIL 14TH
818 TEQUILA
818 Tequila is heading to the desert for the second year in a row! This year, in addition to being the official tequila of REVOLVE Festival, the brand is hosting their own 818 Outpost during Weekend 1 (Friday April 14, 12-5pm PT) which will include free festival essentials (including special items from Kylie Cosmetics, Lemme, Emi Jay, Revolve, Vacation, Tower 28 and more), limited-edition 818 festival merch for sale (last chance to snag this coveted collab with Cherry LA) and photo ops galore – the perfect one-stop festival shop before heading to the grounds!
NYLON HOUSE, PRESENTED BY SAMSUNG GALAXY
After its success at Miami Art Week and its epic return to Palm Springs last April, NYLON House will touch down in the desert on Friday, April 14th. Presented by Samsung Galaxy, the after hours event will beam guests to an extraterrestrial planet of pop culture to explore and discover experiences that champion freedom and expression — all while bouncing to the beats of today’s most relevant established and rising DJ’s, including a headlining set with Alesso, sponsored by Patrón, as well as a set with Carlita who will be joined by Diplo later in the show. The event will bring together a curated guestlist of fashion, music and pop culture’s cool kids for a mind blowing evening of music, art installations, and beyond. NYLON House is presented by Samsung Galaxy and in partnership with Toyota, Cheetos, Mugler, Got2b and SHEGLAM. While NYLON House will be an invite-only event, there will be a select number of VIP tables available for purchase through Wynn Nightlife — this special VIP area will be brought to life in partnership with PATRÓN EL ALTO.
SATURDAY APRIL 15TH
ZOEASIS
Returning for its seventh year, The Zoe Report and Rachel Zoe will host ZOEasis, a midday desert oasis of style and self care on Saturday, April 15th. At ZOEasis, guests will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of programming moments focused on individuality, style, beauty, and wellness — creating the ultimate escape for festival-goers to refresh their mind and body as well as their festival beauty and fashion looks. To top it off, the multi-hyphenate DJ Pamela Tick will bring the vibes to the event as the exclusive act at ZOEasis. ZOEasis is presented in partnership with Sephora, European Wax Center, and Cotton.
SONIC DESERT
Sonic Desert, a mystical oasis presented by Coca-Cola Creations will be held at a private ranch estate in Thermal, California, within minutes away from the Coachella festival grounds.
Coca-Cola Creations will feature a flavorful portfolio of their limited edition beverages under the iconic Coca-Cola trademark lended by new expressions, driven by collaboration, creativity and cultural connections. Through the limited-edition, sequential releases, Coca-Cola Creations showcases new products and experiences across physical and digital worlds.
Participating partners include Grazia Magazine, Kumo Luxe haircare, Owl’s Brew great tasting clean boozy beverages, authentic wood-fired pizza by Dang Brother Pizza, and Drip IV Therapy’s on-demand vitamin-infused blends formulated with science-backed therapies to optimize repair, recovery, and rehydration. For Weekend 1, the hottest one-day pool party destination will feature a live celebrity deejay performance by DJ Roxy Ferrari and other special activations.
FLYING EMBERS
Flying Embers is celebrating the launch of their new Birds of Paradise hard kombucha with “The Racquet Club”: an inaugural pickleball event in partnership with The Kitchen, taking place Saturday, April 15th at The London Alley Estate in Indio. Guests can expect a fun-filled day of pickleball play, tournament-style pickleball games, a live DJ set, surprise giveaways courtesy of JOOLA, and celebrity engagements hosted by renowned influencer, Rocky Barnes. There will also be unique and interactive brand activations and photo moments, inclusive of stunning desert views and the absolute best festival vibes you can imagine. Did we mention there’s a pool?! Featuring refreshments from Flying Embers, Zico and LaCroix, cloud- like seating from Lovesac, fun games from Sunnylife, swag from Yeti, and so much more.
LUCKY BRAND- DESERT MIRAGE
Lucky Brand returns to the desert to celebrate festival culture with a desert mirage minutes away from the festival grounds. The event will feature surprise performances, various DJ sets including several by GAYLE, Jordan Ward, DJ Hunny Bee, Lisbona Sisters, a customization station, custom trucker jackets by Wren + Glory, a pool party, tarot card readings, exclusive giveaways, all in a very laid back setting…! Additional sponsors include: refreshments from NUTRL, Waiakea Water, LaCroix, cloud-like seating from Lovesac, luxe lie-on floaties from SUNNYLiFE, specialty cocktails from 818 Tequila, Grey Goose Vodka, and so much more!
NEON CARNIVAL
One of the most iconic desert after parties of the year, The Neon Carnival, is back! Are you as excited as we are? For one night only, the 12th annual Neon Carnival makes its return to the desert with an out of this world colorful outdoor dance party that is the genius of LA’s original nightlife mastermind Brent Bolthouse and his producing partner Jeffrey Best. BTW, this party goes on all night long until the next morning…so plan accordingly because it’s going to be epic. Levi’s and Don Julio will also come together as co-presenting sponsors for this event, so expect amazing activations like an Airstream Speakeasy and the iconic Levi’s branded ferris wheel. Plus, DJ sets from DJ Ruckus, Kayper, and Mel Debarge will have us electrified. According to Rolling Stone Magazine, organizers say that this year’s event will span the length of 3 football fields, full of carnival games for festival goers…so get ready! Pro Tip: *Neon Carnival is invitation only, so start hitting up those VIP friends.
REVOLVE FESTIVAL
The highly anticipated, star- studded annual Fashion, Music and Lifestyle Festival aka Revolve Festival is BACK! April 15th & 16th. Not only does Revolve go over the top with its preparation and production, but it always has the best who’s who crowd. Yup, this two-day event is one of the most exclusive parties to get into and full of influencers, models and celebrities. This is the brands 6th desert fest and they’re also celebrating 20 years as thee leading destination for fashion and lifestyle brands and they are bringing out all the stops for this fest. They are collaborating with The h.wood Group again and delivering knockout performances from today’s top artists, cool photo ops, plus trendy brand activations from Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila, Shay Mitchell’s Onda Tequila Seltzer, and food and beverage options from Raising Cane’s, Beyond Meat, and LA based market Erewhon. The vibe will also make you feel like you crashed landed on a planet far far away, because guests will get to experience larger than life immersive moments like a 15ft sunken UFO. Some of the brands partnering with Revolve Festival this year include SuperGoop, Schutz, Quay, and LaLa Land Cafe. Pro Tip: You can even shop some of the festivals curated looks right now at revolve.com. So how do you get a ticket to this super cool party? *It is invite only for VIP’s, friends, and family but you can also enter their sweepstakes to score 2 invites plus a Revolve shopping credit.
TAO DESERT NIGHTS
What:
- Friday: Tale of Us
- Saturday: Rüfüs Du Sol DJ Set
- Sunday: Keinemusik.
When: Midnight to 6:00am Friday, Saturday and Sunday of weekend 1.
Where: Zenyara… possibly the most beautiful luxury property in California. Complete with its own white sand beach, equestrian center, basketball court, zoo and golf course.
Why: Some places you just have to see to believe. Zenyara is one of them! Over the last few years, the property has hosted the most exclusive after parties of the weekend… Republic Records, Adidas Sport Club, and the Framework events including Solomun’s closing party Sunday night last year. This year’s event is being put on by https://www.corsomg.com/ .
