We went to Coachella for the first time this weekend. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst things about the festival.

Callie Ahlgrim,Courteney LaroccaApr 20, 2022, 03:35 IST

The first weekend of Coachella 2022 kicked off on Friday.Callie Ahlgrim

Insider's music team attended weekend one of the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Some highlights included seeing Harry Styles and easily getting close to the stage for earlier shows.

We got to witness Harry Styles' first-ever Coachella performance with our own eyes.

Harry Styles was the festival's Friday headliner.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ABA

The topography contributed a lot to the overall feel of the festival.

The scenery at Coachella is stunning, especially as the sun sets.Callie Ahlgrim

Many artists performed new or unreleased songs during their sets.

Megan Thee Stallion's Saturday performance was widely praised.Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella

Coachella provides a unique opportunity for artists to bring out other musicians during their performances.

Rico Nasty and Doja Cat.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella

Arlo Parks' surprise appearance for Phoebe Bridgers' finale was especially enjoyable.

Phoebe Bridgers and Arlo Parks.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella

The daytime crowds are looser and more relaxed, so more dedicated fans can easily make their way to the front.

Japanese Breakfast performed at the Mojave stage on Saturday.Demian Becerra/Courtesy of Coachella

Aside from Sunday night, nearly every set started and ended on time.

Karol G took the main stage on Sunday.Ashley Osborn/Courtesy of Coachella

Doja Cat's elaborate, energetic show was proof that she's ready for headliner status.

Doja Cat took the main stage on Sunday, right before Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd.Valerie Macon//AFP via Getty Images

Girl in red gave an energized performance which led to an epic stage dive.

Girl in red performed at the Mojave stage on Saturday.Charles Reagan/Courtesy of Coachella

Maggie Rogers gave our favorite performance of the weekend.

Maggie Rogers is gearing up to release her sophomore album.Courtesy of Coachella

Unfortunately, there's a lot of traffic while arriving to the festival, and not many signs to point you in the right direction.

A photo of Coachella's camp site taken in 2011.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Walking to and from the parking lot was perhaps the worst part of the experience.

On Friday, we even got lost returning to the car because there are so many lots.Callie Ahlgrim

We both developed blisters on our feet throughout the weekend.

We sat as much as possible in between sets to save our feet.Callie Ahlgrim

The dust is no joke.

The return walk to the car was especially dusty.Callie Ahlgrim

The lineup has so many artists that overlap is inevitable.

FINNEAS and Orville Peck both performed at 5:05 p.m. on Sunday.Ashley Osborn/Kirby Gladstein/Courtesy of Coachella

The apathetic attitude of some crowds was a major mood-killer.

Not everyone is at Coachella just for music.Dania Maxwell/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Look, we knew the desert would be hot — but wow, it was hot.

People sought shelter from the sun anywhere they could.Callie Ahlgrim

When the sun went down, we experienced major temperature whiplash.

Coachella's iconic Ferris wheel lights up at night.Callie Ahlgrim

The festival abruptly removed all vaccine and COVID test requirements, which seemed unwise.

Some people wore masks, even though they weren't required.Callie Ahlgrim

Sunday's joint headliners were 35 minutes late, and The Weeknd didn't arrive until after Swedish House Mafia had performed a full set.

The Weeknd replaced Ye as the Sunday headliner.Beth Saravo/Courtesy of Coachella

Here's where you might recognize the cast of 'Knives Out 2' from

Cookies on the Business Insider India website