Adventures with Amex: Coachella, Stagecoach & Palm Springs

’Tis the festival season: Coachella and Stagecoach both return to the desert this month. Over two weekends, Coachella will light up Indio with its eclectic mix of DJ sets, hip hop beats, and indie acoustics. Stagecoach brings its country-rock vibes.

American Express will be at this music lover’s playground every step of the way as the Official Payment Partner for both festivals. For three weekends, we’ll offer Card Members interactive activities and exclusive perks to enhance their festival experience.

Coachella Valley is part of the greater Palm Springs area, a vibrant oasis in the desert. Whether you choose to while away a few hours at a spa, explore the area’s stunning desert beauty, or head to a house party in one of its many mid-century homes, there’s always something to do.

Here’s our lowdown on the ultimate festival getaway in Indio with some side trip tips for Palm Springs.

Coachella and Stagecoach

Each weekend, make sure to check out these Amex perks and offerings for Card Members.

• The Amex Experience: Card Members can stop by the Amex Experience with up to three enrolled friends to take a group photo with an album cover filter, face off in friendly magnetic dart competition, and personalize select merch with festival-inspired charms.¹  At Coachella, they’ll also be able to create a Coachella-themed mood board.
• Merch to-go-windows: Shop an exclusive bundle of festival merch onsite — a hat, bandana, and tote.²
• Amex merch lanes: Dedicated lanes for Amex Card Members speed up the process for buying festival merch — after all, you can’t go home without a souvenir.

These offerings may vary festival to festival — learn more about what American Express has on tap for Coachella here and Stagecoach here.

Book Your Resy
Palm Springs loves a good steakhouse, but you can also find everything from Mexican cuisine to classic California fare. The area will be busy with festival traffic this month, so be sure to book a Resy reservation in advance. And if you’ll be in LA, don’t miss Resy’s hit list of go-to restaurants.

See the Sights
One of Palm Springs’ best offerings is its year-round sunshine. You can catch some rays hiking one of the nearby canyons or national parks, or playing pickleball, tennis or a round of golf. If you want a little more culture in your visit, be sure to check out Palm Springs’ range of museums and vintage shops.

Pack Your Suitcase
Bring stylish but breathable clothes for hot, sunny weather. For Coachella, that means colorful prints and boho fringe; for Stagecoach, frayed denim and cowboy boots. Either way, don’t forget the necessities: sunblock, sunglasses, a handheld fan, and a water bottle.

Put Your Feet Up
These hotels in the Palm Springs area promise some true R&R after a weekend of festival fun.

¹ Limit one charm per Card Member, while supplies last. Capacity limitations and term apply.

² Merchandise available while supplies last. Terms apply.