A Reddit photo posted to r/coachella is stirring up nostalgia for the Sahara’s big hanging centerpiece — the geodesic “chandelier” that used to hang over the crowd.
The post (by u/elergy88, Feb 7, 2026) pulled in 171 upvotes and about 30 comments. Fans on the thread are split between wanting a return to the older, more kinetic Sahara productions and liking what the tent has become in recent years — but a lot of folks want more dynamic, ceiling-mounted elements that actually move across the audience.
Highlights from the thread:
– One user said they’d love to see the moving pieces that rose and fell across the tent again — “That would be so cool in such a big space.”
– Several commenters called last year’s Sahara an underwhelming, overly centralized production and asked for a return to more immersive, moving elements.
– Others pointed out they liked the 2023 setup with screens on the ceiling.
– A few people raised safety concerns after past incidents with airborne art pieces, asking that any big fixtures be properly secured and tested.
Why it matters: Sahara has always been about immersive visuals and close-range energy. When the stage uses large-scale moving elements that engage the whole tent, it changes the vibe from “watching” to “inside the show.” For fans who camp out in Sahara all weekend, that kind of production is a big part of the appeal.
From this thread, the takeaway is simple: a lot of festivalgoers want bold, kinetic design back in the Sahara. Whether production teams will bring the old chandelier mechanics back, enlarge them, or try a new approach, it sounds like the fanbase is ready for anything that makes the tent feel bigger and more alive.
What do you think — should Sahara bring the chandelier back, go bigger, or try something new? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1qy5qes/bring_sahara_chandelier_back/