Sat Apr 12 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Coachella 2025: Record Heat and Star-Studded Lineup Despite Challenges

**Indio, CA** – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to scorch this weekend, with temperatures predicted to reach a record-breaking 103°F (39°C), significantly higher than the usual average. Despite the heat, the festival, making a comeback after slower-than-usual ticket sales in 2024, boasts a star-studded lineup designed to draw crowds.

Headliners Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and Green Day are expected to draw massive audiences, with their combined global Spotify streams exceeding last year’s headliners by 24%. Gaga, returning to the Coachella stage after her 2017 performance, teased a unique set incorporating both new material from her upcoming album *Mayhem* and fan favorites, but remained tight-lipped on specifics.

The diverse lineup blends established acts like Missy Elliott, Kraftwerk, and Green Day with newer artists including Lola Young, Rema, and Glorilla. The Prodigy will also perform, marking their return to Coachella since the death of Keith Flint in 2019. The band emphasized that their performance is not a tribute show, but rather a continuation of their work, honoring Flint’s legacy. Weezer will also take the stage despite bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren, facing attempted murder charges following a police shooting incident.

However, the festival hasn’t been without its challenges. FKA twigs was forced to cancel her appearance due to visa issues for her production team. The incident highlights rising costs and logistical difficulties associated with securing artist visas, with one booking agency executive reporting visa processing costs of $8,000. Despite these hurdles, Coachella organizers are pushing forward with what they hope will be a triumphant return, attracting an estimated 125,000 attendees daily.

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