Billboard Returns To Desert With The Arrival Party In Indio

For artists, executives and fans, the second Thursday in April is all about arriving in Indio, California. This year, Billboard will again be providing a soft landing to select musicians and industry leaders with The Arrival, an invite-only gathering happening before the first weekend of Coachella 2026.

Taking place at a luxe private estate in Indio, the event will feature performances by a choice collection of electronic artists, with beloved duo Louis The Child, British phenom Jonas Blue and rising dance star Arlo all set to perform.

Louis The Child will weave both their era-defining hits like “It’s Strange” and “Better Not,” along with new unreleased music into their set, with the Chicago duo set to release their second studio album later this year. Meanwhile, global powerhouse Jonas Blue will play a set made of his signature groovy house, including the 2025 smash “Edge of Desire.” Several yet-to-be-announced artists will also play throughout the evening.

During it all, drinks will flow and a custom menu of offerings from Jimmy John’s Dream Rotation menu will be on offer. Additionally, white hot supper club Mary Lou’s, which has hosted locations in Palm Beach, Miami, Montauk and Aspen and beyond, will offer myriad VIP experiences.

The Arrival is designed as a setting to create connections among media, music and entertainment tastemakers ahead of three globally notable days in the desert. Previous editions of The Arrival have welcomed guests including Charli xcx, Sydney Sweeney, Saweetie, Halsey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Paris Jackson, G-Eazy, Victoria Justice and other A-listers.

Further sponsorship and support for The Arrival have been generously provided by Skechers U.S.A., Inc, FanUp, Buldak Ramen, Bandero Tequila, Adobe, Blind Lemon Hard Lemonade, The Beast, Haku Vodka, 196 Vodka Seltzer, Voss Water and Monster Energy. Additionally, a beauty pit stop is offered in coordination with ESW Beauty, PanicPanties, Fazit, and Clutch Glue.