Festivals were once muddy fields and backpack tents. Today the best ones are ultra-luxury playgrounds, private flights, custom villas, personal concierges and hospitality mansions making a weekend of beats an escape of a lifetime. Below: five of the world’s most exclusive festivals, with where to stay, how to travel there, rough price ranges and where to purchase tickets.
Burning Man — Black Rock City, Nevada
August 24 2025 – September 1st 20-25
There are dozens of Burning Man events globally and Black Rock City, a temporary city located in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, is Burning Man Project’s flagship annual event. Black Rock City realizes all of Burning Man Project’s program areas and the 10 Principles in a large-scale embodiment of the Burning Man arts and culture experiment. Tens of thousands of individuals gather on a dry lakebed in Nevada, construct a fully functional city in which they reside and labor for a week, and then leave no trace. In this crucible of imagination, all are invited.
Burning Man’s counterculture ethos hasn’t prevented bespoke camps, high-end “glamping” groups and exclusive concierge services from emerging to serve well-heeled burners who crave creature comforts (and anonymity) in the desert. The event also launched tiered “pay-what-you-can-afford” pricing in recent iterations, with higher-end tickets underwriting lower-priced attendance.
Though the majority of Burners celebrate the DIY ethos of the desert, luxury travelers tend to combine the radical imagination of Black Rock City with upscale accommodations and concierge-type services. Regardless of whether one bases in Reno or seeks pre-curated desert glamping, the below choices provide exclusivity, comfort, and ease:
1. Reno Luxury Hotels (Pre- and Post-Burn Comfort)
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino (Reno): Reno’s biggest resort features spacious suites, private penthouses, a luxury spa, several fine-dining restaurants, and sophisticated nightlife events. Its close proximity to private aviation services makes it a top choice base for jet-set Burners.
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino (Reno): A high-end resort combining old-world Italian architecture with contemporary luxury. Highlights include the Spa Toscana (a three-story sanctuary with caldarium pools, stone massages, and hydrotherapy), Michelin-worthy restaurants, and spacious suites perfect for pre-festival preparation or post-Burn rejuvenation.
Midtown Boutique Hotels: Design-focused, stylish boutique hotels such as the Whitney Peak Hotel or Renaissance Reno suit creative professionals. Rooftop bars, art-infused interiors, and craft cocktail menus make them ideal for those seeking an intimate luxury experience.
2. Glamping Collectives on the Playa
Luxury Safari Tents & Yurts: These air-conditioned tents usually feature memory-foam mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding, and in-suite bathrooms. Private chefs cook gourmet meals, and butlers take care of logistics such as bike maintenance and costume organization.
Plug-and-Play Camps: Private camps like Humano The Tribe or Miki Beach offer expertly curated social environments, designer lodgings, and spa amenities. Yoga pavilions, soundproof sleeping pods, and champagne cocktail lounges await.
Concierge-Level Camps: Certain camps have staffed “Burn Butlers” to take care of it all, from refilling your hydration pack to coordinating sunrise DJ parties or coordinating art car access. These are low-key and invite-only, often coordinated by luxury event planners.
3. Reno/Tahoe Private Villas & Estate Rentals
Ultra-high-net-worth guests occasionally forego hotels and rent out entire estates in Reno or Lake Tahoe, with infinity pools, desert vistas that stretch far and wide, and attendants (cooks, drivers, spa masseuses). They ride daily to the playa by helicopter or private SUV convoys from here.
4. Add-On Transportation
Avoid the 2–3 hour desert ride with private helicopter shuttles from Reno to Black Rock City.
Reno-Tahoe International welcomes luxury FBO terminals with unencumbered customs, concierge baggage service, and chauffeured transportation to the desert rim.
Elevated buses include reclining leather seats, onboard catering, and champagne service, elevating the dusty ride to a luxe pre-party.
How to get there: Fly into Reno-Tahoe International (RNO), private aircraft can use nearby FBOs, then shuttle 2–3 hours north to Gerlach/Black Rock by private vehicle or chartered transports. Door-to-gate service is offered by some luxury travel companies.
Price & tickets: Burning Man ticket prices for 2025 varied approximately from INR 19,941 to INR 2.65,890 ( $225 to $3,000).
Vehicle passes and extra fees are involved, book only through the official Burning Man ticket page.
Where to book: tickets.burningman.org and licensed luxury concierge operators for travel & glamping upgrades.
Coachella — Indio, California
April 10 – 19 2026
Coachella is as much a celeb and fashion circuit as it is a music festival. For VIPs, that translates to private villas, invitation-only lounges and brand pop-ups, along with tastefully curated off-site parties in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage.
Coachella turns the Greater Palm Springs region into a playground for celebrities, where the festival site is just one aspect of the experience. For VIPs, the ultimate luxury lies in the resorts and villas, which also serve as private sanctuaries and party venues.
1. Iconic Desert Resorts
The Parker Palm Springs: Famous for its chic Jonathan Adler decor, secret garden courtyard sanctuaries, and A-list clientele. Its villa-like rooms, poolside cabanas, and members-only after-dark parties draw style stars and celebrities.
La Quinta Resort & Club: Waldorf Astoria-owned resort with Spanish-inspired casitas, secluded haciendas, and several pools. Festival weekend packages usually feature chauffeur-assisted transfers, spa pampering, and private butler service.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa: Renowned for gondola rides over man-made canals, this large resort presents luxury suites, upscale dining, and spacious pool decks where pre-festival get-togethers and sponsored lounges dominate.
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage: Sitting high above the Coachella Valley, it provides panoramic views, balcony rooms, and specially crafted festival packages. Anticipate champagne brunches, detox spa sessions, and isolated luxury from the festival hubbub.
2. Designer Villas & Estate Rentals
Luxury guests tend to rent out Palm Springs mansions with infinity pools, desert views, and personnel (chefs, bartenders, DJs). These villas also serve as VIP after-party hangouts, with Revolve, Spotify, and H&M having private parties.
3. Branded Pop-Ups & Lounges
VIPs have access to exclusive invite-only lounges by fashion and lifestyle brands. Consider private tequila tastings, designer gifting rooms, and poolside DJ sessions. These areas provide a members-only environment removed from main festival throngs.
4. Wellness & Recovery Add-Ons
IV drips, spa treatments, private yoga, and beauty glam squads are coordinated by luxury concierge services to keep festival attendees hydrated. Some resorts provide recovery brunches and carefully curated wellness itineraries between performances.
5. Transportation Options
Private Cars & Chauffeurs: Avoid the festival traffic with chauffeured SUVs booked through resorts directly.
Helicopter Transfers: Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage helipads provide 15-minute festival rides from L.A. or San Diego.
VIP Shuttle Packages: Valley Music Travel provides luxury shuttle passes with special pickup points at upscale resorts, air-conditioned coaches, and express entry.
How to get there: Fly to Palm Springs (PSP) or LAX/San-Diego and take festival shuttles, private vehicles, or helicopter transfers. Coachella provides official shuttle passes (and VIP shuttle options) to avoid traffic.
Price & tickets: Pass pricing has trended upward, general-admission and VIP tiers vary by year; Coachella uses AXS for official sales and often offers payment-plan options to split the cost. Expect premium VIP packages to run several hundred to over a thousand dollars on top of GA. For the latest pricing, check Coachella’s passes page
Where to book: coachella.com (AXS) for tickets; Valley Music Travel and certain hotels for shuttle and stay packages.
EDC Las Vegas (Electric Daisy Carnival)
15th May to 17th May 2026
Insomniac’s EDC marries carnival spectacle with VIP hospitality, private viewing zones, exclusive lounges, fast-pass lines, and even helicopter transfers and hotel packages sold as “Hotel EDC.” For electronic-music aficionados this is an immersive, high-service experience.
As opposed to desert-set festivals, EDC provides the complete benefit of Las Vegas luxury resort hospitality, transforming the weekend into a cogent combination of music, nightlife, and first-class living. Fans who desire more than the carnival vibe of the Speedway can personalize a decadent festival experience via premier resorts, VIP lounges, and upscale travel services.
1. Strip Resort Partners
Hotel EDC (Official Partner Packages): Certain Las Vegas hotels become festival headquarters, with pool parties and lounges decked out in theme, plus direct shuttle service to the Speedway. Some past partners have been Resorts World, Mandalay Bay, and The Venetian.
The Wynn & Encore: Famous for lavish suites, Michelin-rated restaurants, and Encore Beach Club, where several DJs throw pre- or after-parties. Their concierge service coordinates VIP festival admission and limo rides.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: Upscale choice with balcony suites over the Strip, rooftop pools, and expertly curated nightlife activities. Cosmopolitan frequently pairs private parties and artist-hosted events during EDC week.
The Bellagio & ARIA: Traditional five-star Strip accommodations with luxury suites, spa getaways, and private drivers, a great choice for those who desire a calmer daytime recovery before the high-energy nights.
2. Bespoke Villas & Penthouses
Ultra-VIPs tend to lease private villas or penthouses, with infinity pools, Strip views, and 24/7 attendants (chefs, mixologists, drivers). Most involve direct SUV or limo transfers to the Speedway and private hosting for afterparties.
3. VIP & Ultra-VIP Hospitality at the Festival
SkyDeck Tables: Raised decks with bottle service, private security, and great views of the main stages, basically the “nightclub in the sky” experience.
VIP Lounges: Exclusive spaces featuring gourmet food stands, craft cocktails, health areas (oxygen bars, massage kiosks), and exclusive restrooms.
Fast-Pass Entry & Dedicated Shuttles: Bypass long lines with express entry lines and high-end transportation.
4. Wellness & Recovery Add-Ons
Concierge staff coordinate IV drips, spa services, and individual glam squads to keep festival-goers hydrated in between performances. Resorts such as The Wynn or ARIA also provide post-festival detox brunches and spa packages.
5. Transportation Options
Helicopter Transfers: A dramatic entry, fly directly from the Strip to the Speedway in less than 15 minutes and have champagne included.
Private SUVs & Limos: Chauffeured luxury vehicles are the most standard upgrade, usually booked through hotels.
EDC Shuttles (VIP Tier): Air-conditioned buses with exclusive resort pickup locations and VIP access to the grounds.
How to get there: Fly into McCarran/Harry Reid (LAS). Shuttle, limo or helicopter transfers to Las Vegas Motor Speedway are widely available from brokers and the event.
Price & admission: EDC offers tiered GA and VIP passes; VIP upgrades and “Insomniac Passport” memberships can significantly change prices, purchase tickets only through official EDC/Front Gate Tickets pages to ensure against fraud.
Where to buy: lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com and Front Gate Tickets for official tickets and hospitality packages.
Tomorrowland — Boom, Belgium
July 18-20 and July 25-27 2025
Tomorrowland is renowned for theatrical production and high-end hospitality, “Mansion” packages, exclusive tables/boxes and the Global Journey hotel packages that pair festival passes, handpicked hotels and transportation. The event’s DreamVille and Hospitality are designed for travelers who desire immersive comfort and VIP treatment.
Tomorrowland is more than a music festival, it’s a luxury travel experience that has world-class stage production married with handpicked hospitality. For those who want comfort and exclusivity, Tomorrowland’s packages and collaborations guarantee hassle-free access to its enchanted world.
1. Global Journey Hotel Packages
Tomorrowland handpicks hotels in Antwerp, Brussels, and surrounding towns and couples them with festival tickets, airport shuttle transfers, and host services.
Guests have private shuttles, luggage service, and a Tomorrowland Global Journey host to simplify festival navigation.
Hotels vary from five-star hotel rooms in Brussels to boutique design hotels with everything from rooftop dining to spa wellness centers.
2. DreamVille Upgrades (On-Site Luxury)
DreamVille Mansions: Multi-bedroom villas with butler service, champagne welcome, private catering, and VIP entry to the festival. Built for groups, they are the epitome of Tomorrowland luxury.
DreamVille Cabana Lodges & Relax Rooms: Glamping-style arrangements with comfortable bedding, electricity, and VIP check-in, perfect for those who wish to be near the action but in comfort.
VIP Areas within DreamVille: Capped bars, wellness areas, and carefully designed food experience provide a resort-like experience even in the heart of the festival grounds.
3. Hospitality Packages (At the Festival Grounds)
Exclusive Tables & Boxes: Luxury viewing platforms with bottle service, gourmet dining, and front-row stage perspectives. Patrons are provided with personal hosts, VIP-only bathrooms, and unobstructed access paths to the festival.
The Mansion: The pinnacle of luxury for Tomorrowland, a private villa-like lounge within the festival featuring full-service meals, champagne lounges, and customized experiences for corporate clients or groups.
4. Off-Site Private Villas & Estates
Most VIP guests prefer private villas in Brussels or Antwerp, with pools, chef service, and transfers. It strikes the right balance between seclusion and spectacle, while the city as well as the festival grounds are within easy reach.
5. Transport Options
Global Journey Flights & Trains: Tomorrowland arranges special party flights and trains, along with live DJs, from the time of departure.
Private Chauffeurs & Transfers: Luxury cars and limousines are offered for group travel from Brussels/Antwerp hotels to the festival.
Helicopter Charters: Ultra-VIPs tend to arrive directly at the festival grounds by helicopter, skipping traffic jams.
How to get there: Fly into Brussels (BRU) or Antwerp (ANT), then take Tomorrowland shuttles or Global Journey transfers to the festival grounds. Several private travel agencies offer bundled hospitality + flights.
Price & tickets: Tomorrowland ticket world consists of regular passes, DreamVille packages and hospitality (Box, Mansion, Exclusive Table) with prices varying extensively; official passes and accommodation packages are booked through the Tomorrowland website.
Where to book: belgium.tomorrowland.com (use the Passes & Packages and Global Journey menus).
Lollapalooza — Chicago (Grant Park)
July 31st to August 3rd 2025
Lollapalooza combines a massive urban festival footprint with VIP clubs, private rooftops, chef-driven food pop-ups and corporate hospitality suites spread throughout Grant Park, ideal for travelers who desire festival intensity with five-star relaxation.
In contrast to destination or desert festivals, Lollapalooza prospers in the center of Chicago, mixing city life with upscale hospitality. For VIP party people, it’s as much a matter of skyline vistas and riverfront residences as it is music.
1. Downtown Luxury Hotels (Minutes from Grant Park)
The Langham, Chicago: A waterfront landmark with chic guest rooms, city skyline views, and a topnotch Chuan Spa. Guests have complimentary personal concierge service and effortless access to private cars for festival pickups.
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago: Famous for subtle sophistication, a large wellness floor, and lakefront suites. A low-key option for artists, stars, and executives visiting the festival.
The Peninsula Chicago: Rooftop dining, luxury spa, and chauffeur service. Tends to be a hotspot for touring performers and their groups.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago: Chic and intimate accommodations, designer decor, private courtyard, and expertly curated in-room dining, a tasteful combination of seclusion and indulgence.
2. VIP & Platinum Hospitality at the Festival
VIP Lounges: Sheltered areas with shade, enhanced dining, craft cocktails, and best stage views.
Platinum Suites & Terraces: The ultimate level, with air-conditioned lounges, front-row view seats, backstage hospitality suites, spa treatments, golf-cart transportation, and gourmet catering. Ideal for globetrotters who desire utmost comfort and exclusivity.
Corporate Hospitality Boxes: Branded skybox-style suites integrated into the festival site, with raised vantage points, private bars, and networking-enabling environments.
3. Curated Food & Drink Experiences
Lollapalooza teams with the city’s best chefs and restaurants to build bespoke culinary pop-ups, ranging from Michelin-caliber bites to mixology-centered cocktail bars, transforming mealtime into an experience of luxury.
4. Off-Site Luxury Choices
A few VIPs reserve private penthouses or upscale apartments overlooking the park, complete with sky-high terraces, in-suite cooks, and private soirees, merging the festival with an urban escape.
5. Transportation Choices
Private Transfers: Chauffeured SUVs or limousines are arranged by hotels to bring attendees directly to VIP gates.
Helicopter Charters: Ultra-VIPs flying in from nearby locations have helicopters into Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) with private downtown transfers reduce travel angst.
River Cruises: Some luxury groups organize pre-festival yacht cruises on the Chicago River, and getting to and from is as posh as being at the festival.
How to get there: Fly to O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW) then take a private transfer or taxi into the city; some hotels offer festival-day transport.
Price & tickets: Lollapalooza has GA, GA+ and VIP/Platinum levels; prices vary by day-passes vs. 4-day passes, purchase through the official Lollapalooza ticket page or Front Gate/Ticketmaster.
Last-minute advice for luxe festival traveler: always purchase from official festival sites or approved partners, reserve hotels in advance (they sell out weeks/months prior), and anticipate concierge or hospitality packages to contribute significantly to the price but provide time-saving benefits (private entry, allocated viewing areas, and curated bonuses). For the latest prices and availability, utilize the festival’s ticket pages included above before you book.
Luxury music festivals today represent far more than just live performances,they’re immersive journeys where art, community, and world-class hospitality converge. Whether it’s the radical creativity of Burning Man, the celebrity-studded scene of Coachella, the neon wonderland of EDC, the theatrical grandeur of Tomorrowland, or the urban vibrance of Lollapalooza, each festival offers a reimagined escape where fine living amplifies the rhythm of the music. For the discerning traveler, these experiences transform a weekend of sound into a symphony of indulgence, proving that in the world of festivals, the beat is only the beginning.
