Nearly 125,000 music lovers make a pilgrimage to the Empire Polo Club during each identical weekend of Coachella, whether bound for campgrounds or shuttling over from golf resorts and midcentury modern homes. Though its bespoke dining experiences and hotel party scene may try to steal headlines, Coachella remains about the relaxed desert air euophoria of a well-curated music festival. Coachella’s all-embracing three-day lineup consistently crafts the pool of performers from which all other summer music festivals borrow. RECOMMENDED: See our complete Coachella coverage
April means one thing to concertgoers: Coachella is here. But even if you’re not trekking out to Indio, there are plenty of worthwhile shows this month. Whether you’re looking for local bands or arena-caliber acts, these are the best concerts in L.A. this April.
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