The opening weekend of the Coachella Festival has concluded, with the event set to resume from April 17 to 19. Attendees have expressed surprise at the high costs associated with participating in the renowned music festival held in the Californian desert. Ticket prices range from approximately $800 to over $2,000 per person, excluding expenses like travel, accommodations, and food and drinks within the festival grounds.
One festival-goer from the UK, Angelina, highlighted the exorbitant prices at Coachella, particularly for basic items like tap water, which left many astonished. Angelina shared her experience in a video, showcasing the bustling festival environment and the steep prices of refreshments.
During the video, Angelina visited a food truck to purchase a bottle of water, which was priced at $8, with an additional tax bringing the total to $8.70. After leaving a tip, the final cost for the water bottle amounted to $9. She then proceeded to a water bottle refilling station, where she filled her bottle with tap water and praised its quality.
Following the video, viewers shared mixed opinions on the water bottle’s cost. Some questioned why Angelina didn’t bring her own bottle, while others defended the price, noting that the refillable option justified the expense. Coachella’s guidelines allow attendees to bring empty plastic bottles or hydration packs for free refills at designated stations.
The discourse on social media varied, with some finding the price reasonable for the convenience offered, while others criticized the high cost of a bottle of water at the festival. The discussion reflects the ongoing debate surrounding the expenses associated with attending large-scale events like Coachella.
