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High Winds Force Stagecoach Evacuation as Festival Resumes Under Dust Warnings

Prolonged gusts with blowing dust created safety and health hazards for the desert festival.

Overview

  • The festival, which evacuated crowds Saturday during Marshmello's set, reopened about an hour later after officials paused performances.
  • Organizers said Sunday the event would finish as planned with Post Malone headlining the final night at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.
  • The reshuffle delayed sets by Lainey Wilson and Pitbull and removed Riley Green and Journey, which later apologized and said the cancellation followed safety orders.
  • The National Weather Service extended a wind advisory for the Coachella Valley with 20 to 30 mph winds and gusts up to 45 to 50 mph, while air officials warned of unhealthy dust through Tuesday morning.
  • Attendees described anxious exits in dense crowds, and a nearby campground said staff met returning guests with food and support after the sudden shutdown.