A Reddit user who swung by the Polo Fields posted photos and a short write-up today showing crews digging out what looks like a large permanent underground structure right next to the Sahara tent.
The find set off the usual Coachella rumor mill. The original poster was curious and excited — and commenters were doing what they do best: guessing wildly and hilariously.
Top fan theories and reactions:
– Underground theater or performance space — a couple of commenters said a source told them it’ll be an underground theater.
– VIP or production bunker — some folks figure it’s back-of-house infrastructure or an expanded VIP area.
– More bathrooms — the practical camp, hoping for more flushable toilets.
– Conspiracy-level jokes — everything from a secret subway for Daft Punk to a bunker Radiohead could debut in.
– City permits question — several users suggested there should be public plans on file with local authorities.
Why this matters: the Sahara area is one of Coachella’s most trafficked tents, and adding an underground space would change the site layout and flow — not just for the festival weekend but potentially year-round if it’s permanent. With less than 100 days until the fest (per commenters), this is a notable late-stage build.
Our take: it’s probably production-related (backstage, VIP, or a technical space), but an underground theater isn’t out of the question — festivals are experimenting with more immersive, controlled environments. If you care about logistics (bathrooms, access, or late-night stage closers), keep an eye on county permit records and festival announcements over the next few weeks.
If you were there and have photos or extra details, send them our way. We’ll keep tracking this as more info pops up.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1qn3qcn/theyre_building_something_big_underground_near/