Coachella 2024's ticket sales continue to struggle, with Weekend 2 tickets still widely available across all tiers, despite booking high-profile headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone alongside Travis Scott.

The festival faces multiple challenges affecting ticket sales:

• Increased pricing: General admission tickets now cost $549, higher than previous years
• Expensive amenities: Beer costs $15 per can, and two tacos cost $16
• Logistical challenges: Four-hour traffic from LAX, $1,000 Uber rides
• VIP packages range from $3,300 to $9,000

The festival's identity has shifted from being music-focused to becoming a social media spectacle. While Weekend 1 general admission tickets are sold out, VIP packages for both weekends remain available, suggesting a potential decline in the festival's appeal to its traditional audience.

Recent setbacks include:

• Frank Ocean's controversial 2023 performance
• Growing criticism of the festival's focus on influencer culture over music
• Accessibility issues for non-VIP attendees
• Competition from other festivals with different focus areas

For comparison, Goldenvoice's country music-based Stagecoach Festival continues to sell out, indicating that the challenges are specific to Coachella's positioning and execution rather than a broader festival industry trend.

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