In 2024, Goldenvoice surprised everyone by unveiling Quasar, a brand-new outdoor stage at Coachella. Quasar’s stage design — courtesy of Vita Motus — positions the artists between two large LED screens, showcasing stunning visuals that are custom-tailored to both the artist in front of the Coachella Valley desert landscape. Last year, Coachella hosted unforgettable performances from artists like Michael Bibi, Anyma, Eric Prydz, Solomun, RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ Set), and more. And for 2025, Goldenvoice has upped the ante for its second go-around, bringing a star-studded lineup across both weekends.
Set to kick off Friday during weekend one, The Martinez Brothers and Loco Dice are teaming up to deliver groovy, minimal tech-house in an extended set that’s guaranteed to feature a bevy of IDs. Day two will showcase a unique grouping as Barry Can’t Swim, 2manydjs, and salute join forces to blend their distinct styles of dance music into one electrifying performance. To close out weekend one, the legendary icon that is Tiësto returns to Coachella after 15 years. Known as one of the pioneers of trance music, many are expectedly eager in hopes that he will deploy iconic classics like “Adagio For Strings.”
Quasar’s second weekend billing also starts strong, with deadmau5’s Testpilot alter-ego and ZHU’s Blacklizt alter-ego bringing high-energy techno. On weekend two’s second day comes one of the most anticipated back-to-back sets of the weekend will take place, with Kaskade (Redux) and the acting legend that is Idris Elba — who last appeared at Coachella’s Yuma Tent in 2023 — blending their contrasting house music styles. And last but not least, Alesso will bring Body Hi — his tech-house alias that he debuted at the Do LaB stage in 2024 — for a back-to-back with Gorgon City that’s guaranteed to be a can’t-miss house set.
In addition to the star-studded DJs at the Quasar Stage, Goldenvoice will debut a new 20,000-square-foot structure known as Red Bull Mirage. Designed as a pyramid and located next to the Quasar Stage, this viewing area will be accessible to all festival attendees, with artists, guests, and media having exclusive access to the top-level decks. The highly anticipated Red Bull Mirage will continue to elevate one of the most talked-about stages on the festival grounds. With its innovative designs, Coachella remains one of the top festivals in the world, constantly pushing the boundaries of what a music festival is capable of.
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