Short and sweet: a r/coachella thread turned into a time capsule for the 2011–2014 Coachella stretch — the years a lot of fans call the festival’s “prime” era. A few highlights from the nostalgia dump: fans remembering cheap camping, jaw‑dropping lineups, and a vibe that felt more about music than social media.
What people wrote (paraphrased):
– “Peak Coachella IMO.”
– “Prime years — these were some of the most magical Coachella experiences.”
– “Camping used to be about $80; tickets were barely $400.”
– “Which year was the windstorm? 2013 — tents and canopies flying like Wizard of Oz.”
– “This was before the influencer era BS. Pure fun and music.”
Why it matters: Coachella has changed — bigger production, more visibility, and yes, more influencers in the crowd. But threads like this show why older fans keep coming back: memories of messy, magical weekends where the music and the people were the main event.
If you were there between 2011 and 2014, drop your year and favorite memory in the comments — or tell us what year was your first and what you miss most about those early festival days. We’ll be here for the vibes.
Source: reddit.com/r/coachella (fan thread)
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1r43lz1/time_capsule_2011_2014/