Stagecoach 2025: Captivating Moments from Day One of the Country Music Extravaganza

Stagecoach Country Music Festival started with plenty of breeze and loud "Yeehaws!" Enthusiastic fans of country music descended upon the Empire Polo Club in Indio for a weekend-long celebration filled with brews, style, tunes, and camaraderie spread across three days.

Here are images from day one of Stagecoach 2025.

Lucie Johnston displays her Stagecoach ensemble on the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photographed by Andy Holzman)

Audiences revel in Friday evening’s headline performance by Zach Bryan at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA, on April 25, 2025. (photographed by Andy Holzman)

Alexis Willis and Kiersten Lambert were present at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. The photo was taken by Andy Holzman.

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country singer Carly Pearce took the stage at the Mane Stage on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country singer Carly Pearce took the stage at the Mane Stage on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the inaugural day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country singer Carly Pearce took the stage at the Mane Stage on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Ryan Kaher from Bermuda Dunes throws his four-year-old son, Christopher, skyward as they enjoy music by Mumford & Sons during the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Audiences were thrilled by the unexpected appearance of Mumford and Sons at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Audience members dance enthusiastically when Mumford and Sons made an unexpected appearance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Carly Pearce performed at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA on April 25, 2025. (photographed by Andy Holzman)

On the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA, on April 25, 2025, The Golden Hour speakeasy attracts a large group of visitors. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

On April 25, 2025, TJ Osborne along with the Brothers Osborne took the stage at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held in Indio, California. The performance was captured by photographer Andy Holzman.

Sierra Ferrell was seen performing at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. The photograph was taken by Andy Holzman.

Audience members dance enthusiastically when Mumford & Sons made an unexpected appearance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (Photo credit: Andy Holzman)

Concert attendees strike poses for a photograph at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Concert attendees strike poses for a photograph at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

A devotee of country music watches Lana Del Rey’s performance projected onto a large screen outside the Palomino venue on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025, country music enthusiasts stopped by to relax before heading home from the event. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country music enthusiasts roamed around the venue on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Cody Cannon, the lead singer and guitarist of Whiskey Myers, took the stage at the Palomino during the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the inaugural day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Whiskey Myers' frontman and guitarist Cody Cannon took to the stage at the Palomino venue on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, courtesy of Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On April 25, 2025, TJ Osborne and the Brothers Osborne took the stage at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held in Indio, California. The performance was captured by photographer Andy Holzman.

Cody Cannon, the lead singer and guitarist of Whiskey Myers, took the stage at the Palomino during the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the inaugural day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Whiskey Myers' frontman and guitar player Cody Cannon took to the stage at the Palomino venue on Friday, April 25, 2025. The performance was captured by photographer Will Lester for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

Fans of country music showed their enthusiasm as Whiskey Myers took the stage at the Palomino for the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Fans of country music respond enthusiastically as Whiskey Myers takes the stage at the Palomino for the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A variety of boots were showcased at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

On the inaugural day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Whiskey Myers guitarist Cody Tate took the stage at the Palomino venue on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, courtesy of Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A devotee of country music boogies down as Whiskey Myers takes the stage at the Palomino during the inaugural day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

Fans of country music respond enthusiastically as Whiskey Myers takes the stage at the Palomino for the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

Carly Pearce performed at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. The photo was taken by Andy Holzman.

Whiskey Myers performed at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Sierra Ferrell was seen performing at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

A devotee of country music takes a photo upon arrival on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A pair shares a moment upon arrival on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

Sierra Ferrell was seen performing at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA on April 25, 2025. (photographed by Andy Holzman)

Jaslyn Mota and Nylene Mather savor a beverage at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country music enthusiasts were spotted line dancing inside the Monster Energy tent on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Disposable cameras are provided for free at the Facebook Cafeteria on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. Visitors can also receive complimentary water bottles along with a free printout of their photo taken there. (Image courtesy: Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Fans of country music take a photo at the Facebook Canteen during the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. They will have the option to obtain a printed copy of this photograph. Additionally, the canteen provides complimentary disposable cameras along with free water bottles to guests visiting the event. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Fans of country music make their way to the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Country music enthusiasts were seen line dancing inside the Monster Energy tent on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025, a pair of fringed cowboy boots were prominently displayed. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025, an American flag was draped over a pair of cowboy boots. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025, a pair of cowboy boots were prominently displayed. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

Fans of country music welcomed one another upon arrival for the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Courtney Wright and Krystal Pierce, hailing from New York City, stride onto the field dancing as they reach the venue on the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Nikki Lane was seen performing at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. The photo was taken by Andy Holzman.

Nikki Lane plays at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photographed by Andy Holzman)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country singer Bryan Martin took the Mane Stage on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Sisters Nicole and Kelly Leonard, devoted fans of country music hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, were spotted dancing as Bryan Martin took center stage at the Mane Stage during the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. The event was captured by photographer Will Lester for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

A devotee of country music boogies down as singer Bryan Martin takes the stage at the Mane Stage during the inaugural day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

Nikki Lane looks delighted as Drake Milligan steps onto the stage to join her for a performance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photographed by Andy Holzman)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country music enthusiasts make their way inside on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

On the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, country singer Bryan Martin took the Mane Stage on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photograph by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Sisters Nicole and Kelly Leonard, avid fans of country music hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, were spotted dancing as Bryan Martin took the stage at the Mane Stage during the first day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 25, 2025. The event was captured by photographer Will Lester for the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley DailyBulletin/SCNG)

Guy Fieri monitors a smoker at his Stagecoach Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

On the opening day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA, on April 25, 2025, The Golden Hour speakeasy attracts a lot of visitors. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Guy Fieri manages a smoker at his Stagecoach Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Guy Fieri manages a smoker at his Stagecoach Smokehouse during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Festivalgoers prepare to enter the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025.(photo by Andy Holzman)

Festivalgoers prepare to enter the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, CA April 25, 2025. (Photo by Andy Holzman)

Concert attendees enter the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (photograph by Andy Holzman)

Display Caption1 of 64: Sierra Ferrell performs at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California, on April 25, 2025. (Photo by Andy Holzman) Enlarge

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