The Strokes have set off fresh buzz on the festival circuit with two announced warm-up shows ahead of their Austin City Limits (ACL) headlining slot this October. Scheduled gigs at The Chelsea in Las Vegas on September 27 and the Abraham Chavez Theatre in El Paso on October 1 have fans speculating about possible festival appearances next spring, including a Coachella booking.
Discussion on r/coachella is split. Some fans are excited but think The Strokes are more aligned with secondary festival slots due to mixed live reviews, while others see the warm-up shows as pure prep for ACL. A key point raised is The Strokes’ current management by C3 Presents—organizers based in Austin known for ACL—which may hinder their chances at AEG’s Coachella, given industry booking politics.
Confirmed Warm-Up Shows
- September 27, 2025: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV
- October 1, 2025: Abraham Chavez Theatre, El Paso, TX
These gigs precede their confirmed headlining spot at ACL, strengthening the argument that these shows are designed as live tuning before a major festival performance rather than a direct warm-up to Coachella.
Community Takeaways
- Optimists: The Strokes remain festival favorites, and fans hope to see them on bigger stages next year.
- Realists: With management ties to C3 Presents, the band’s Coachella appearance is uncertain, possibly favoring ACL or other C3-affiliated events.
- Critics: Some express caution, citing inconsistent live shows as a reason to expect supporting slots rather than headline billing.
While The Strokes’ live dates are all set and confirmed, the Coachella connection remains speculation for now. Festival fans should keep an eye on official announcements leading into 2026, especially regarding the evolving relationships between artist management and festival promoters.
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