YouTube to livestream Coachella with multiview, 4K streams next week
What's the story
YouTube will livestream the entire Coachella music festival for free. The event kicks off on April 10, and this year, the streaming platform will offer feeds from seven different stages. This includes the Quasar stage in both horizontal and vertical formats, ensuring that no matter what device you're using, there should be an aspect ratio that works.
Streaming details
4K streams of main stages
For the first time, YouTube will also provide 4K streams of the main Coachella stage, along with the Outdoor Theatre and Sahara. This means viewers can enjoy high-quality visuals for an immersive experience. If you're interested in specific artists or bands, you may want to check out the official lineup or download the app (available on Android and iOS) to better plan your schedule.
Additional features
A dedicated Coachella TV stream
If you're just looking for the vibes, YouTube will provide a 24/7 Coachella TV stream with sets from this year's event and past performances. Plus, if you can't pick a single artist to follow, there's also a multi-view option that lets you watch up to four stages at the same time. This way, you won't miss any of your favorite artists' performances.
Interactive experience
'Watch With' feature returns
To enhance the social aspect of the concert, YouTube is bringing back its "Watch With" feature. This pairs content creators like Valkyrae and Daniel Wall with artists such as Katseye and Fujii Kaze for real-time feedback and reactions. Plus, there will be an online merch store with exclusive drops from artists including BINI, Ethel Cain, Foster the People, Laufey, and The xx among others.