The Annual California Music Festival, commonly known as Coachella (9 letters), is an annual music and arts festival held in the Colorado Desert near Indio, California. It features popular and established musical artists, as well as emerging artists and reunited groups. The festival is known for its large-scale art installations and sculptures, as well as other interactive art pieces. Coachella has become one of the most popular music festivals in the world, with over 250, 000 people attending each year.