Framework In The Desert Breaks Attendance Records, Emerges as Premier Coachella Afterparty Series

Saturday, 26 April 2025 05:09

The three-night spectacle featured performances by Alesso, Chris Lake, deadmau5, Mau P and more.

Deep in the eastern Coachella Valley, where the suburban landscape dissolves into the arid, sand-covered grounds, thumping basslines echo through the night sky as glowing lasers emerge in the distance.

This vignette may sound like a description from a renegade Southern California desert party in the late 90s, but it's actually a portrayal of a current post-Coachella event series, Framework in the Desert.

Max Styler DJing at Framework In The Desert.
Daniela Becerra

Already in its fourth iteration, Framework in the Desert harkens back to the free-spirited nature of raves past while applying contemporary productions all within a unique desert locale.

Curated by revered LA promoter Framework, the trio of after-hours events centers around the first weekend of Coachella. Held inside an airport hangar, the venue is mere minutes from the storied Empire Polo Fields, attracting festival attendees and acting as a final hoorah for those looking to extend their evening deep into the morning.

Having already gained notoriety for producing events in uncommon spaces, this year's event welcomed over 14,000 guests throughout the weekend, eclipsing previous attendance records. In doing so, Framework in the Desert has emerged as the premier Coachella afterparty series.

Aerial dancers at Framework In The Desert.
Daniela Becerra

For 2025, Framework introduced a new stage, the Long Feng Art Car. As part of a recent addition within Burning Man, the art installation was the centerpiece of the three-night run, featuring moving dragon heads, aerial dancers, lasers, fog machines and LED panels. The art car, paired alongside the high-caliber talent that performed within it, created a unique "you-had-to-be-there" musical experience.

Speaking of talent, the walls within the airport hangar consistently reverberated for three consecutive nights as the thumping sounds of house and techno escaped from the speakers.

deadmau5 performing at Framework In The Desert.
Daniela Becerra

EDM.com class of 2025 stars Layton Giordiani and Max Styler, alongside Francis Mercier, deadmau5, Mau P and Interplanetary Criminal, all took turns performing atop the Long Feng Art Car.

Standout performances include Alesso's BODY HI project and house music superstar Chris Lake, who brought out his Anti-Up duo collaborator Chris Lorenzo for a surprise b2b performance.

Chris Lake b2b Chris Lorenzo at Framework In The Desert.
Daniela Becerra

The performances were able to be enjoyed by fans in both indoor and outdoor settings, where aircraft from the attached airport were on display. Additionally, VIP experiences were hosted by Wynn Nightlife and featured exclusive seating, dedicated bottle service, prime artist sightlines, and the elevated guest service the brand is known for.

As they approach their fifth year in the desert, Framework has proven they can deliver top-tier productions in stand-out settings. With record-breaking crowds in 2025, we're thinking it's time for a second weekend in 2026.

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