Coachella Has Officially Been Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Sad news for Coachella loyalists who'd suggested on seeing the likes of Frank Ocean and Travis Scott in the desert this spring: the festival has been postponed because of the continuous coronavirus outbreak.


Festival organizers made the announcement on Tuesday (March 10), following a wave of speculation about whether or not the Goldenvoice-backed event in Indio, California, would proceed as recommended. Originally set for two successive weekends this April, Coachella will right now take place throughout the weekends of October 9 and October 16. Goldenvoice has also moved its Stagecoach nation music festival from April 24 to October 23.


"While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our visitors, employees and community very seriously," the firm mentioned in the announcement.


Goldenvoice's statement makes no say about whether the postponed dates will affect this year's lineup. Ocean, Scott, and Rage Against the Machine were previously reported as headliners, and the bill also includes Lana Del Rey, Lil Nas X, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Big Sean, Calvin Harris, and 21 Savage, among dozens of others.


Riverside County, where Coachella takes place, declared a public health emergency on March 8 immediately after it accepted a coronavirus patient at a local hospital, bringing the county's total assortment of cases to six. Meanwhile, coronavirus concerns continue to spur the cancellation of numerous large-scale music events this year, including Austin's South by Southwest and Miami's Ultra Music Festival. Other artists who have canceled shows recently include BTS, Green Day, Miley Cyrus, Tove Lo, Khalid, Mabel, and Stormzy.


Intelligence about refunds is being sent this week to those who paid for tickets for Coachella and Stagecoach. Read the official statement above.