A British attendee at the Coachella Festival has revealed the eye-watering cost of a bottle of water at the event, sparking debate online. Angelina, a festivalgoer, shared a video showing her purchasing a bottle of water for $8 (£5.91), which rose to $8.70 (£6.43) after tax. She added a tip, bringing the total to $9 (£6.65).
Angelina then refilled the bottle at a free water station, describing the tap water as 'definitely filtered water, fresh from the Atlantic Ocean' and rating it a 'ten out of ten'. Coachella's website confirms that attendees can bring empty plastic bottles or hydration packs and refill them for free at designated stations, though metal, glass, and other containers are banned.
Commenters were divided: some called the price 'reasonable' for a refillable bottle, while others deemed it 'outrageous'. The festival, held in the California desert, sees ticket prices ranging from $800 (£590) to over $2,000 (£1,476), excluding food, drink, and accommodation.
