Desert Trip Festival Tickets

Desert Trip Festival, held at the expansive Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, was a landmark two-weekend experience organized by Goldenvoice under Paul Tollett. Dubbed by media as "Oldchella" before it even began, the festival brought together six iconic acts for a run of historic performances across October 7–9 and October 14–16, 2016. With an audience of roughly 75,000 attendees per weekend and substantial industry buzz, Desert Trip stands out as a defining moment in modern rock festival history.

As a performer-focused page, we’ve gathered a clear snapshot of Desert Trip’s biography, discography highlights, and the tourism and touring footprint associated with this event. While Desert Trip did not become a recurring annual festival, its 2016 edition remains a touchstone for stadium-level rock nostalgia and cross-generational appeal, drawing significant media attention and unforgettable moments (including Rihanna joining Paul McCartney during a landmark set).