The inaugural weekend of the renowned Coachella Festival has concluded, and the event is set to resume next weekend from April 17 to 19. Attendees have expressed surprise at the high costs associated with attending the festival.
Tickets for the iconic music festival in the Californian desert range from approximately $800 to over $2,000 per person, depending on the ticket category and additional amenities. These prices do not cover travel expenses, lodging, or meals at the festival venue. Consequently, many attendees rely on buying food and drinks available at the event, as bringing outside food is prohibited.
To illustrate the situation, a British festival-goer named Angelina shared her experience with the exorbitant prices she encountered, including the cost of basic items like tap water at the festival grounds, which left many astonished.
In a video, Angelina expressed her curiosity about the pricing of water at Coachella, highlighting that the festival is known for having some of the most expensive food offerings among all festivals worldwide. She proceeded to purchase a bottle of water from a food truck, where she was informed by the staff that it cost $8, with an additional $0.70 for tax.
Angelina humorously mentioned that the total cost of the water bottle, including a tip, amounted to $9. She then visited a water bottle refilling station to fill up her bottle with tap water and shared her positive review of the taste.
The video sparked discussions among viewers, with some questioning the necessity of paying for water when attendees can bring their own empty bottles to refill for free. Coachella’s guidelines allow empty Camelbak-style hydration packs and plastic bottles, but metal or glass containers are prohibited.
While some viewers found the price reasonable considering the refill service, others criticized the high cost of a bottle of water at $9. Opinions varied, with some praising the option for unlimited refills at a fixed price, while others deemed it excessive.
