TikTokers are sharing the behind-the-scenes reality of attending Coachella and it's way less glamorous than influencers make it look

Coachella is well underway, and photos, videos, and reviews are flooding social media feeds.

The annual music festival, which takes place at the Empire Polo Club, in Indio, California, returned this year and takes place on the weekends of April 14 to 16, and April 21 to 23, hosting performers such as Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean, and Blackpink.

The event first launched in October 1999 with an eclectic mix of music, and while it failed to turn a profit and was canceled the year after, it made a comeback in 2001 and has since thrived. So much so that it's become an aspirational calendar event, and a hotspot for celebrities and influencers who showcase the boho-glamour the festival has become known for.

But with tickets costing upwards of $500, some attendees are using social media to show the less luxurious side of the festival, and TikTokers have shared their personal experiences of the event to highlight the reality vs. expectation of one of the most social-media famous events of the year.