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Indio
The City of Festivals — home to Coachella, Stagecoach, date farms, and a rich agricultural heritage that has defined the Coachella Valley for over a century.
~95,000
Population
22 ft
Elevation
30 sq mi
Square Miles
1930
Established
Festivals & Iconic Experiences
Music, Heritage & Indio Highlights
From the global spectacle of Coachella to the timeless charm of Shields Date Garden, Indio is the valley’s most energetic and culturally rich city.
Global Music Festival
World Famous
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
Held each April at Empire Polo Club, Coachella is one of the most influential music and arts festivals on earth. Headline acts, immersive art installations, and the valley’s most iconic desert spectacle. An unforgettable experience.
Iconic
Country Music
Annual Festival
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
The West’s premier country music festival, also held at Empire Polo Club each April. Three days of headlining country acts, line dancing, craft beer, culinary creations and classic Americana under the desert sun.
Festival
Date Capital
Heritage Farm
Shields Date Garden
A living piece of Indio history dating back to the 1920s. Tour the date groves, taste rare varieties, and don’t leave without a famous date shake — one of the valley’s most iconic culinary experiences. This place is a true classic.
Heritage
Beyond the Festivals
History, Nature & More of Indio
Museums, fairs, and stargazing offer a deeper look at this complex and fascinating city.
Local Heritage
Coachella Valley History Museum
Fascinating exhibits covering the valley’s agricultural history, Indigenous Cahuilla culture, date industry, and pioneer settlement — including the world’s only dedicated Date Museum.
History
Winter Tradition
Eldorado Polo Club
Since 1957, Eldorado Polo Club has welcomed top international players to matches set against the Santa Rosa Mountains at the valley’s eastern edge. Sunny winter days make January through March the season to watch world-class polo here.
Polo
About Indio
City Profile
Indio is the Coachella Valley’s largest and oldest city. Founded in 1876 as a railroad town, it grew into the date-farming capital of North America and today draws millions annually to its world-famous music festivals.
Population
~95,000 residents — the valley's largest city
Founded
1930 — one of the valley's original cities
Nickname
"City of Festivals"
Location
East-central Coachella Valley
Known For
Coachella & Stagecoach festivals, date farms, Date Festival
Character
Energetic, diverse, agriculture-rooted city — the valley's cultural heartbeat
Experience Indio
From festival planning to date farm visits — our team knows Indio inside and out.