Coachella Faces Backlash Over Food Prices

The Coachella music festival has faced backlash over exorbitant food and drink prices, with attendees expressing their frustration on social media. Influencers like Ruth Viveros have highlighted the high costs, spending over $100 on tacos, nachos, and lemonade, with individual items such as lemonade priced at $17. Complaints on platforms like TikTok and Reddit describe the food as overpriced and of poor quality, with many calling the festival a 'money trap.' Despite Coachella's official website promoting a diverse food program, many attendees feel the reality falls short of expectations. General admission tickets are already priced at around $600, adding to the frustration over the costly concessions. These high prices have sparked widespread criticism, with terms like 'diabolical' and 'criminal' used to describe the situation.