One Year After Having to Cancel, Beyoncé Will Headline Coachella
This year, she'll be the first black woman to headline Coachella since the festival's inception in 1999.
By City News Service ••
Compton's Kendrick Lamar made two surprise guest appearances at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on Friday, performing "Yeah Right" with Vince Staples and "All the Stars" with SZA.
Beyonce will headline Saturday's second day at the festival in Indio, one year after she was originally slated to perform there, but had to bow out after announcing she was pregnant with twins.
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Balloons filled with confetti in the audience during Snakehips onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 20: Kygo ends his set with and emotional tribute to Avicii during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 20, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 20: Ariana Grande performs with Kygo onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 20, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Jorja Smith performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Balloons filled with confetti in the audience during Snakehips onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Art installation Supernova by R & R Studios is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 22: Jillian Hervey of Lion Babe performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 22, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Tyler, the Creator performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Toshi of X Japan performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Marilyn Manson performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 21: Tinashe performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 22: DeJ Loaf performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 22, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Miguel performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Festivalgoers pose during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Street Style At The 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Art installation Spectra by NEWSUBSTANCE is seen during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: King Krule performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Street Style At The 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Beyonce Knowles performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Jillian Hervey of Lion Babe performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Cardi B performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight of ODESZA onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Street Style At The 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Lil Pump performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Street Style At The 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Sean "Diddy" Combs performs with French Montana onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: 6lack performs with French Montana onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Katie Alice Greer of Priests performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Street Style At The 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: A festivalgoer attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Dej Loaf performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Festivalgoers pose during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Festivalgoers pose during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Street Style At The 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Coachella )
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: A view of the festival grounds during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Festivalgoers pose during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Festivalgoers pose during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Festivalgoers pose during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 14: Nile Rogers of Nile Rogers & CHIC performs onstage during 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 14, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Rita Ora performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage with SZA during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage with SZA during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: SZA performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Snoop Dogg performs with Jamiroquai during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A view of Coachella on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for adidas)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Recording Artist Annie Clark of St. Vincent performs onstage the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers at the art installation Etherea by Edoardo Tresoldi during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers at the art installation Etherea by Edoardo Tresoldi during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art installation Palm-3 World Station by Simon Vega is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art installation Supernova by R & R Studios is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art installation Supernova by R & R Studios is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art installation Spectra by NEWSUBSTANCE is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Recording Artist Steve Aoki performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: DJ Alan Walker perfroms onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Recording Artist Noah Cyrus performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Recording Artist Vince Staples performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Recording Artist Vince Staples during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Daniel Caesar (L) and H.E.R. perform onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art Installation SUPERNOVA by R&R Studios is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: SuperDuperKyle performs osntage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: SuperDuperKyle performs osntage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festival goers at at the installation Spectra by NEWSUBSTANCE during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Sam Kiszka (L) and Josh Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet perform onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A festivalgoer poses during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Newly engaged festivalgoers Natalie Kanooni, Omeed Jamali pose during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers celebrate their newly engaged friends during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Recording Artist Kali Uchis performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art installation Spectra by NEWSUBSTANCE is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers pose during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers pose during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A festivalgoer poses during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers pose during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A festivalgoer attends the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A festivalgoer poses during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art installation Palm-3 World Station by Simon Vega is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art Installation SUPERNOVA by R&R Studios is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Festivalgoers attend the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Global Inheritance art trash cans are displayed during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Art installation Spectra by NEWSUBSTANCE is seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: Kelela performs osntage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A festivalgoer attends the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A festivalgoer attends the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
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INDIO, CA - APRIL 13: A festivalgoer are seen during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 13, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
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Cardi B performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California.
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French Montana performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California.
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(L-R) Rappers Quavo, Offset and Takeoff of the hip hip group Migos perform on the Sahara stage during week 1, day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)
"Queen B" is scheduled to make her Coachella debut just after 11 p.m. on the Coachella main stage, which will also showcase the sister trio of HAIM, rapper Tyler the Creator, and electro duo Chromeo.
Beyonce was replaced last year at the last minute by Lady Gaga.
This year, she'll be the first black woman to headline Coachella since the festival's inception in 1999.
Various media outlets have suggested that Beyonce's set will include a reunion of Destiny's Child. If so, it would be the first time the rhythm and blues trio has performed together since the 2013 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
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Gates at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio opened at 11 a.m. Saturday for the tens of thousands who made their journey to the City of Festivals this year, while those who were unable to make it in person can still view select acts during Weekend One exclusively on Coachella's livestream on YouTube. Users can view the performances on four different feeds, including a virtual reality feed covering the Main Stage, Sahara Tent and festival grounds.
The festival kicked off Friday with the Weeknd headlining.
Renee McMahon
Making for Indio and the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival over the third and/or fourth full weekend of April? Check out some LA gems, like Pizzanista!, which'll be at the Empire Polo Club. A slice of mac & cheese pizza? Yes, please, oh yeah.
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Making for Indio and the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival over the third and/or fourth full weekend of April? Check out some LA gems, like Pizzanista!, which'll be at the Empire Polo Club. A slice of mac & cheese pizza? Yes, please, oh yeah.
Backyard Bowls
Craving a Dragon Bowl with bee pollen? Backyard Bowls'll be in the house.
Beer Belly
Fry fans seeking out piquant toppings only need look for the Beer Belly sign. They're going Coachella with their comfort classics in tow.
Magnolia
Hello there, Bludso's, and hello to your hearty, well-sauced, extravagantly meaty sandwiches.
Eric Shin
After hearing your favorite singer, retreat to the Chego counter for Ooey Gooey Fries.
Cocabella Creamery
The forecast? No surprise: Sunshine'll reign, which means a couple of scoops from Cocabella Creamery will hit the hot spot.
Peter Cheng
Seeking out a sweet potato taco from Guerrilla Tacos? Look in the brand-new Indio Central Market, which "... will feature 15+ of the most celebrated restaurants under one large, shaded tent with plenty of seating."
Sweetfin
Sweetfin will also be located in the Indio Central Market, should you want some of the eatery's famous Spicy Tuna.
Herbivorous Butcher
The Herbivorous Butcher will be there, too, along with its stacked-high chicken sandwich.
HiHo
Burgers and concerts have a longtime friendship, so you can bet that HiHo will stay busy throughout both weekends.
Kogi
Kogi shall be Coachella-ing, and it just wouldn't be a full-on Kogi visit without a short rib taco.
Little Damage
Little Damage's dramatically hued cold treats'll be one of the 'grammable goodies at the 2018 festival.
Little Fatty
As will the eat-a-bunch dumplings from Little Fatty.
Mallow Mallow
Many revelers at the fest'll be camping out, which makes some s'mores action from Mallow Mallow seem mighty fitting.
Milk Bar
Milk Bar and its spoon-rich desserts are ready to call upon the famous annual event.
Playa Provision
Seafood sammies and more are available at Playa Provision.
Vibe Organic Kitchen
Loads of salad-y, healthful choices, too (hey there, Vibe Organic Kitchen). Ready to go Coachella from April 13 through 15 and/or again the following weekend (April 20-22)? Your dining choices will be as prismatic and varied as the clothing, art, and sounds you'll experience during the world-famous festival.
In addition to music and its usual collection of massive art displays, Coachella will feature a full slate of food options, including a brand-new "Indio Central Market" patterned after the iconic Grand Central Market in Los Angeles and featuring more than 15 restaurants from across the country. Festival attendees can also opt for fare from three "pop-up" restaurants, a brand new ice cream parlor and more than 100 food vendors, amply covering a wide variety of palettes and dietary restrictions.
The "Outstanding in the Field" outdoor dining experience will return, featuring a four-course family style meal for $225.
The amenities should only boost Coachella's flourishing brand, with the festival grossing nearly $115 million last year, according to Billboard, likely in no small part due to 2017 being the first year that an unprecedented 125,000 visitor cap was approved by the city of Indio.
The influx of visitors was expected to clog local roadways throughout the weekend, though the congestion was largely expected Monday when around 40,000 campers will depart from the Empire Polo Grounds, filling up surface streets and westbound Interstate 10.
Police say the following roads will be designated as "primary access routes" for the festivals, and will be "severely impacted" during both festival weekends:
-- Jefferson Street, from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
-- Washington Street, from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
-- Monroe Street, from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
-- Highway 111 at Jefferson Street
-- Highway 111 at Monroe Street
-- eastbound Interstate 10 exit at Jefferson Street
-- eastbound Interstate 10 exit at Monroe Street
-- eastbound Interstate 10 exit at Washington Street
Road closures include:
-- Avenue 49, between Hjorth Street and Monroe Street
-- Avenue 50, between Madison Street and Jackson Street
-- Hjorth Street, between Avenue 49 and Avenue 50
-- Madison Street, between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52.
Those looking to avoid driving altogether can be dropped off by ride- hauling services and taxis at the southwest corner of Avenue 49 and Monroe Street, or dropped off and picked up by friends and family at the northeast corner of Avenue 52 and Madison Street.
To help make traffic smoother within the city, a yearlong road project widening Highway 111 in Indio has been suspended until the festival season wraps up April 30.
With larger crowds come new enhanced security measures in effect for the first time this year, with the Indio Police Department rolling out drones to monitor crowds and traffic, as well as tourniquets to be carried by officers posted at the festival.
The new security measures come after a spate of cell phone thefts during last year's festival, which led to the arrests of around 10 suspects. Some have also questioned whether recent mass shootings like the Route 91 Harvest music festival tragedy in Las Vegas have impacted local law enforcement's approach to festival security.
Indio Police Sgt. Daniel Marshall said the department engages in preparations for "major incidents" each year prior to the festival, and that recent major shootings have not drastically affected the department's response to the annual event.
"We always train for those situations. We have to prepare," Marshall said. Visit coachella.com for festival maps, set times, and more.
