More Than 200 People Arrested During 2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival

INDIO, CA — A total of 106 people were arrested during the final week of the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, police said Tuesday.

The largest number of arrests, 52, were for alleged drug possession, while 13 people were arrested for allegedly possessing false identification and eight more for alleged drug or alcohol intoxication. The Indio Police Department said 33 other arrests were categorized as "other."

The first weekend of Coachella saw a total of 96 arrests.

Police said 85 citations were issued for unlawful use of a disabled placard, and another two in the "other" category over the second weekend.

Traffic conditions were steady surrounding the Empire Polo Club during the festival, officials said.