Stagecoach Music Festival evacuated due to extreme winds
The Stagecoach Music Festival was temporarily evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest notes on Stagecoach 2026 evacuation.
- Reports from April 25–26, 2026 indicate high winds prompted an emergency evacuation and a temporary postponement on Saturday night, with the festival resuming later that evening after safety checks.[1][2][8]
- The evacuation was triggered by a wind advisory in the Coachella Valley, and attendees were directed to exits via screens and the festival app.[2][1]
- Several outlets noted that despite the evacuation, crowds remained largely calm as they moved to exits and vehicles, and organizers worked to reopen gates within a few hours.[3][1][2]
- Coverage also highlighted that performances were halted on some stages (notably around the Palomino and Mane stages) but resumed after staff prepared the site.[4][1][3]
- Early official statements and subsequent reporting suggested no lasting damage to the event’s schedule beyond the immediate Saturday-night disruption, with plans to continue the festival on the affected weekend.[2][4]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details from specific outlets (e.g., Billboard, NBC Palm Springs, CBS LA) or summarize what happened stage-by-stage and what safety steps were taken. Also, I can look for any updates on Sunday’s schedule or weather advisories affecting Stagecoach.[5][8][4]