Coachella's Unofficial Afterparty Returns With Stars, Underground DJs

INDIO, CA — Coachella's first weekend may be sold out, but its afterparty isn't.

Framework in the Desert is returning to its annual home in an airport hanger next weekend for a fourth year of underground DJs, stars and visual entertainment to feed the night owls of Coachella.

The three-night house and techno afterparty series that wakes up after the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival closes each night will feature prestigious headlining DJs and an intimate desert club campus to explore April 11, 12 and 13.

Just 10 minutes away from the Southland's biggest music festival, Framework became one of the first-ever festival afterparties to open to the public when it debuted in 2022.

"This year, we’re adding exciting new elements while keeping the unique vibe that’s made this event a fan favorite," said Kobi Danan, Framework's co-founder.

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A festival in its own right, the grounds within and around the Atlantic Aviation hanger include a dancefloor, bars, food trucks and outdoor social spaces near the runway. And this year, the desert afterparty is hosting the Long Feng Art Car for the structure's first appearance outside of Burning Man.

"The structure embodies the spirit of a circus performer, equipped with a myriad of rigs, LEDs, and sound systems," organizers said.

Aside from its desert warehouse party vibes and intimate atmosphere, Framework is known for housing a mix of star-studded and underground DJs on its stages. This year brings another lineup of such.

On Friday, April 11, big-name DJ Chris Lake of the U.K. and Grammy-nominated deadmau5 will headline with Hills. On Saturday, April 12, Amsterdam's Mau P, will join DJs Max Styler, Interplanetary Criminal and Erez. The final day, April 13, will feature Stockholm's DJ megastar Alesso (BODY HI) will headline with guests Francis Mercier, Layton Giordani and Miluhska.

In previous years, Framework has hosted the famed likes of John Summit, Dom Dolla, Charlotte de Witte, the debut of The Martinez Brothersb2b Black Coffee, Peggy Gou, Jamie Jones, Fisher b2b Chris Lake, Adam Beyer b2b Maceo Plex and more.

Organizers describe "the afters" event "as the ultimate after-hours destination for festival-goers who didn’t get to catch their favorite dance music artists during the day — or those who simply want to experience main stage talent in a more intimate warehouse environment."

A three-day pass to the series is $213.21, while single-day passes are around $80. Get more information and buy tickets here.