Coachella is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert). It was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999, and is organized by Goldenvoice). The festival is held over two weekends, usually in April, and features a wide variety of musical acts, as well as large art installations, interactive art exhibits, and film screenings. Coachella is one of the largest and most popular music festivals in the world, and regularly features some of the biggest names in music. The festival also offers a variety of accommodations, including hotel packages and shuttle transportation.