If Coachella is on your bucket list, this year looks like the year to go – we’re already looking at an amazing lineup. Going to Coachella is the experience of a lifetime, whether it’s your first or fifth time. You never know what art exhibits you’ll see, what stars will show their faces, and which bands you’ve never heard of will become your new favorite.

Whether you choose to camp, find an Airbnb or rent a hotel, it’s time to start planning for next year’s Coachella, now.

The History of Coachella

Before it was all over your Instagram feed, Coachella was the brainchild of Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen. They put together the first baby festival in 1999, with help from Goldenvoice, which is run by AEG Presents.

Rumor has it that the founders were inspired by a 1993 Pearl Jam festival at the current Coachella location, but we aren’t sure. Since that fledgling year, Coachella Music Festival has gone from a hundred guests to thousands and has had to expand to multiple weekends.