Coachella 2026 shattered expectations by selling out in under a week, drawing over 250,000 attendees across two weekends and generating more than $120 million in ticket sales alone. This financial juggernaut, fueled by VIP packages up to $1,960 and resale frenzy, underscores the festival's evolution into a global powerhouse amid rising international draw. Total economic ripple effects, including merchandise and concessions where fans spend an average $375 each, propel per-wee