2003 Festival

Held on April 26–27, 2003, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returned to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, spanning two outdoor stages and three tents and drawing an impressive crowd of 60,000 attendees, a new record at that time. This edition of the festival featured headliners like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Beastie Boys, with a standout reunion performance from Iggy Pop and the Stooges.

Ticket prices were set at $75…