Coachella 2025: Most Fans Used Payment Plans to Afford the Festival

Coachella 2025 was once again one of the most anticipated festivals of the year, but this time, the way people paid for it says a lot about where the festival scene is heading. Over 60 percent of general admission ticket holders used a payment plan to buy their passes. That is a big jump from just 18 percent back in 2009.

With general admission tickets priced between 599 and 649 dollars, and total costs often climbing over 1,000 dollars once travel, lodging, food, and extras are added, many fans chose to spread out the cost. The payment option lets people reserve their ticket with a 49.99 dollar deposit and pay the rest over a few months. There is a flat 41 dollar fee, but no interest.

This approach is becoming more common across major festivals. Events like Lollapalooza, EDC, and Rolling Loud have also introduced similar plans to help make tickets more accessible. Still, some people have raised concerns about fans taking on debt for short-term experiences, especially when it targets younger audiences.

Despite the rising costs, Coachella kept the energy high and delivered standout moments across the board. For fans of electronic music, the Do LaB stage and Yuma Tent were once again the places to be. Artists brought deep, groovy sets and big surprises, including unexpected back-to-backs and genre-bending performances. These stages have become a key part of the Coachella experience for techno and house lovers, offering something different from the main stages.

Coachella might be changing, but one thing is clear. Whether paid in full or in monthly pieces, fans still showed up ready to dance.