Many artists performing at Coachella 2025 will also be playing shows in Southern California cities before, after, or between the festival weekends. This provides alternative opportunities for fans to experience their favorite musicians.

Expanded Performances Across Southern California

While passes for the annual music festival are sold out, fans still have options. Artists like FKA Twigs, Ethel Cain, Devo, and David Byrne are scheduled to perform in cities including Los Angeles, Pomona, San Diego, and Santa Barbara.

Artist Highlights & Performances

David Byrne, founding member of The Talking Heads, recently performed during his “Who is the Sky?” tour at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on November 20, 2025.

FKA Twigs, known for her unique artistry, shared her perspective on “eusexua” with NPR, describing it as “pure presence” and “a moment of nothingness.” She also has performances scheduled at Highland Park and Bob Baker Day on April 12.

Singer-songwriter Ethel Cain is currently on “The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour” in support of her second studio album.

Beyond the Music: Other Events in Southern California

Southern California offers a diverse range of events alongside the Coachella performances. These include:

  • O.C. Japan Fair: Celebrating Japanese culture with vendors, crafts, food, and activities.
  • Play L.A. New Works Festival: Showcasing readings of five new plays.
  • SoCal Corgi Beach Day: A themed event for corgi enthusiasts.
  • Easter Events: Numerous Easter bunny photo ops and egg hunts.
  • Senator Cory Booker Event: A conversation with Senator Booker on preserving democracy.

Additional events include Women’s History Month exhibits, grunion watch events, and dance performances by Mythili Prakash.

Legal Battles & Transparency

A case involving ballot seizure investigations reached the state Supreme Court after Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an emergency petition. The dispute centers on the sealing of records related to the investigation, with media outlets arguing for public access to information regarding election integrity.

The court’s decision will determine the balance between protecting confidential information and ensuring transparency in matters of public interest.