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About The Date Shed

The Date Shed was an intimate live music venue located on the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, California. Known for its casual, standing-room atmosphere and flexible configurations, it hosted a variety of indie, rock, hip-hop, and local acts. While scheduled shows emphasized the area’s vibrant music scene, reports indicate the venue has not publicly reopened since 2020. This page provides an overview of seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you plan accordingly.

Location: 50725 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201, United States. If you’re exploring nearby attractions, the Coachella Valley’s informal venues and eateries are a short drive away, with the venue situated within the greater Coachella Valley area and close to Palm Desert and other resort communities.

Seating at The Date Shed varied by event, with a standing-room floor predominating and some configurations offering limited seating or tiered sections. There was no fixed permanent seating chart; always verify the day’s layout when you secure your tickets. On-site parking isn’t consistently documented as available, so plan to use nearby lots and streets around Empire Polo Club. Public transit options in Indio are limited, so most attendees rely on driving or rideshares. For large shows, some shuttles or coordinated transportation may appear via adjacent venues. If you’re visiting for a show, secure your seats early and check the event page for any venue or access notes.

Nearby hotels and restaurants help round out a convenient trip. Within 5–15 minutes, guests can find hotels such as Holiday Inn Express Indio, Fairfield by Marriott Indio, and Desert Breezes Resort, among others. For dining, the area offers casual eateries and local spots ideal for pre- or post-show meals. When booking accommodations, consider proximity to Empire Polo Club and potential shuttle options from larger nearby venues. We’ve got you covered with trusted partner recommendations to align your stay with your concert plans.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 50725 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201, United States.
  • Capacity: reported as 500 (ReverbNation) and 667 (Coachella Valley Weekly); exact capacity varied by configuration.
  • Venue type: intimate live music venue on Empire Polo Club grounds, used for indie/rock, hip-hop, and local acts.
  • Seating chart: generally standing-room floor with no fixed seating chart; some configurations may vary by event.
  • Parking: no on-site official parking lot consistently documented; parking historically relied on surrounding areas; parking notes vary by event.
  • Transit: public transit options are limited; most attendees drive or use rideshares; large events may have shuttles in nearby venues.
  • Nearby hotels: multiple Indio/Palm Desert area options within 5–15 minutes (e.g., Holiday Inn Express Indio, Fairfield by Marriott Indio, Desert Breezes Resort; see hotels near Empire Polo Club references).
  • Notable events hosted: acts such as Fishbone (2016), MURS (2019), Ozomatli (2020) are listed in historical schedules; the venue announced seasonal lineups in earlier years.
  • Status note: there is evidence the venue is/was permanently closed after 2020 (e.g., MapQuest lists as permanently closed; Setlist.fm shows 'Closed 2020'). No verified reopen has been published.