Coronavirus: Coachella 2020 music festival officially postponed
Organisers issued a statement
Last updated 19th Oct 2021
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in California has officially been postponed until the autumn because of the Coronavirus outbreak.
The music festival takes place over two weekends each spring, and in 2020 it was due to take place on 10th to 12th April and 17th to 19th April.
The likes of Calvin Harris, Travis Scott, Lewis Capaldi, Lana Del Rey, Big Sean, Charlie XCX, and Fatboy Slim among the artists on the bill.
Exactly a month before the first weekend was due to start, promoters Goldenvoice issued a statement last night (10th March) explaining that the event will now take place in October 2020 due to coronavirus.
"At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, we must sadly confirm the rescheduling of Coachella and Stagecoach due to COVID-19 concerns,” Goldenvoice wrote.
“While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.
"Coachella will now take place on October 9, 10 and 11 and October 16, 17 and 19, 2020. Stagecoach will take place on October 23, 24 and 25, 2020. All purchases for the April dates will be honored for the rescheduled October dates. Purchasers will be notified by Friday, March 13 on how to obtain a refund if they are unable to attend.
"Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in the desert this fall."
Around 250,000 people were due to attend Coachella at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California next month.
The likes of Stormzy. Miley Cyrus, Madonna, Mabel and BTS have all been forced to postpone a number of shows around the world since the outbreak.
Check out all of the tours that are scheduled to go ahead in 2020:
Little Mix
Fresh off the back of their 'LM5 Tour' in 2019, Little Mix girls Jade, Perrie, Leigh-Anne and Jesy announced 'The Summer 2020 Tour', taking place throughout June and July.
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Harry Styles
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles delighted his loyal fan base when he announced he'd been performing at five venues across the UK in April 2020.
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Dua Lipa
The amazing Dua Lipa is taking her 'Future Nostalgia' tour around the UK in Summer 2020, performing her biggest hits to date, as well as tracks off her brand new album.
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James Arthur
He's amazing live, so you don't want to miss James Arthur when he performs at eight locations throughout March 2020.
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The Script
Irish band The Script are also touring in 2020, taking their latest album 'Sunsets & Full Moons' around the country in February and March!
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Craig David
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album 'Born To Do It', Craig David is heading out on a UK arena tour in 2020, performing across the UK in April.
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The Pussycat Dolls
After a ten year break, The Pussycat Dolls (minus Melody Thornton) made their comeback in 2019, announcing at 2020 tour with it! The girls will perform across the UK and Ireland in April 2020.
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Jax Jones
Superstar DJ Jax Jones is taking his massive hits album 'Snacks' on the road in 2020, playing venues across the UK in March 2020.
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Westlife
Following the massive success of their comeback, Irish band Westlife are doing a 15-date stadium tour across June, July and August 2020.
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Stormzy
Just months after THAT headline set at Glastonbury in 2019, rapper Stormzy announced a gigantic World Tour for 2020, which will see him arrive in the UK in September.
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The Jonas Brothers
Following their successful comeback in 2019, The Jonas Brothers will perform at dates around the UK for the first time in a decade in January/February 2020.
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Halsey
American singer Halsey delighted her UK fans when she announced her 'Manic World Tour' will come to Glasgow, London and Manchester in March 2020.
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