The great thing about Coachella is that unlike many music festivals, it is a two-weekend event. The multiple opportunities to attend allow for a greater number of people to enjoy all the fun Coachella has to offer. It is because the event is split that naturally people ask “Which of the two weekends is better to attend.” But before jumping to the answer, it is important to remember: Coachella is an amazing experience no matter which weekend you go.
Aside from people lucky enough to go to both weekends, it is thought weekend one to be more desired and it is fair to say weekend one builds the excitement for weekend two goers. Coachella is a hard place to leave, so once you’ve gone to weekend one, you will be thankful that weekend two gives you the option to go again.
Common arguments such as greener grass and more celebrities just do not hold as much weight as the reasons for choosing weekend two. The hype has mellowed and the vibe is more relaxed making weekend two more about the music.
I'll admit it is tough to top the “newness” factor of weekend one, but here are the reasons weekend two takes the cake overall.
The venue has had a trail run
Whatever technical difficulties went wrong the first weekend are taken care of by the second weekend. With that many people coming in, the venue has figured out what works and what doesn’t to make weekend two better than the last.
The artists want to top themselves
The artists have a full week to reevaluate their set and make it better in any way they can. Being two weekends challenges them to outdo themselves the second time.
Feedback as an advantage
The people who attend weekend one will be able to tell you who to see and which performances not to miss. Weekend one goers give you a better idea of what to expect in preparation for Coachella.
It's more fun to close out the event
Knowing you left it all on the dance floor is what makes attending the final days of Coachella so satisfying. It is easier to take on the post Coachella depression when there isn’t another weekend of it left.
The cost of staying
If you choose to stay in a house or hotel, the prices tend to be cheaper during the second weekend. There is inflation weekend one because there are so many people willing to pay more.
