If you go on any social media outlet in the month of April, there is always someone chatting about “Coachella,” a famous music arts festival in Indio, California.

Coachella, as well as other smaller music festivals, consist of a variety of bands and artists who perform live in front of thousands of people. Most festivals are a few days long.

Some people prefer festivals over traditional concerts because they feature more artists than a typical concert. Also, since they’re outside, they do not have assigned seating.

“This past weekend, seven of my friends and I went to a music festival in Napa Valley California called BottleRock. It featured around 50 different artists over a three day span,” Sara Miller said.

Like BottleRock, most music festivals are outside in a large area, with a stage up front.

“I’ve been to many awesome concerts, but festivals like BottleRock are by far way more fun and innovative,” Miller said.

Music festivals are becoming more widespread in American culture as people look for new events to experience.

“BottleRock and the other festivals I’ve gone to are a more in-depth experience than any concert I’ve ever seen. Anyone who hasn’t been to one should definitely go sometime in their life,” Miller said.

Upcoming festivals in California:

Make Music Pasadena 2015 in Pasadena, June 6

Country Summer 2015 in Santa Rosa, June 5-7

Outside Lands 2015 in San Francisco, Aug. 7-9

by AMANDA JOHNSON