Coachella 2026 was a music and arts festival that took place at the Empire Polo Club, in Indio, California, from April 10 to 19, 2026. It was the 25th edition of the festival. The scheduled headlining performers were Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, and Anyma. It sold out within a week of its announcement.
Background The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, sometimes referred to as "Coachella Festival" or simply "Coachella," is held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, United States. It was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen in 1999, and is organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. The event features musical artists from many genres of music, including rock, pop, indie, hip hop, latin, and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures. Most of the performances are streamed live on YouTube, with some sets broadcast on a delayed basis.
Lineup
The lineup for the 2026 edition of the festival was announced on September 15, 2025, with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, and Anyma as headliners. Karol G is the first Latina artist to headline Coachella. First-time performers include the girl group Katseye, Bini – becoming the first Filipino group to perform at Coachella, and Noga Erez – becoming the first Israeli singer to perform at the festival. Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize performed as one act called Nine Inch Noize. English artist FKA Twigs performed at the festival after being unable to participate in the 2025 festival.
Coachella Stage Friday (April 10 & 17) Saturday (April 11 & 18) Sunday (April 12 & 19)Sabrina Carpenter Anyma The xx Teddy Swims Record SafariJustin Bieber The Strokes Giveon Addison Rae Jaqck GlamKarol G Young Thug Major Lazer Wet Leg Tijuana Panthers Gabe Real
A. Sabrina Carpenter's set featured guest appearances from Will Ferrell, Susan Sarandon, Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Elliot, and Corey Fogelmanis on the first weekend, and Geena Davis, Terry Crews, Madonna, and Fogelmanis on the second weekend. B. Anyma's set on the first weekend was canceled following severe weather conditions at the festival grounds, later performing a surprise set with Marlon Hoffstadt at the Do Lab to close out the first weekend. On the second weekend, his set featured guest appearances from Lisa, Joji, Matt Bellamy, and Swae Lee. C. Teddy Swims' set featured guest appearances from Joe Jonas, Vanessa Carlton, and David Lee Roth on the first weekend. D. Justin Bieber's set featured guest appearances from The Kid Laroi, Dijon, Tems, Wizkid, and Mk.gee on the first weekend, and Sexyy Red, Billie Eilish, Big Sean, Dijon, and SZA on the second weekend. E. Giveon's set featured a guest appearance from Kehlani on the first weekend and Snoop Dogg on the second weekend. F. Addison Rae's set featured a guest appearance from Maddie Ziegler on the first weekend, and Olivia Rodrigo and Ziegler on the second weekend. G. Karol G's set featured guest appearances from Mariah Angeliq, Becky G, Wisin, and Greg Gonzalez on the first weekend, and Peso Pluma, Becky G, J Balvin, and Ryan Castro on the second weekend. H. Young Thug's set featured guest appearances from Nav, Camila Cabello and Ty Dolla Sign on the first weekend, and Mariah the Scientist on the second weekend. I. Major Lazer's set featured a guest appearance from M.I.A. on the first weekend. J. Wet Leg's set featured a guest appearance from HorsegiirL on the first weekend.
Headline sets
Outdoor Theatre Friday Saturday SundayDisclosure Turnstile Dijon Lykke Li Dabeull Tiffany TysonDavid Byrne Labrinth Sombr Alex G Los Hermanos Flores BlondshellBigBang Laufey Foster the People Clipse Gigi Perez Juicewon A. Sombr's set featured a guest appearance from Billy Corgan during the first weekend and Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, and Quenlin Blackwell during the second weekend. B. Clipse's set featured a guest appearance from Travis Barker during the first weekend. C. Gigi Perez's set featured guest appearances from her sister Bella Perez and Noah Cyrus during the first weekend, and Hayley Kiyoko during the second weekend.
Sonora Tent Friday Saturday SundayNot for Radio Hot Mulligan Cachiruja & Loojan Ninajirachi The Two Lips Fleshwater Wednesday Carolina Durante February Doom DaveMind Enterprises 54 Ultra Rusowsky Ceremony Ecca Vandal Freak Slug Die Spitz Triste JuventudFrench Police Drain RØZ Los Retros Jane Remover Model/Actriz Glitterer Panda and Chom
A. Ninajirachi's set featured a guest appearance from Porter Robinson on the first weekend. B. RØZ's set featured a guest appearance from Rauw Alejandro on the first weekend.
Gobi Tent Friday Saturday SundayCreepy Nuts Joost Klein Holly Humberstone Fakemink CMAT Joyce Manor NewDad Bob Baker Marionettes Cahuilla Bird Singers and DancersMorat Bia Davido Geese Luísa Sonza Whatmore Noga ErezThe Rapture Tomora Black Flag Oklou Cobrah The Chats Flowerovlove A. Joost Klein's set featured a guest appearance from Käärijä on the second weekend. B. Bia's set featured guest appearances from Natalie Nunn, OhGeesy, DDG, and 310babii on the first weekend. C. Oklou's set featured a guest appearance from Underscores on the first weekend. D. Flowerovlove's set featured a guest appearance from Bini on the first weekend, and Niana Guerrero on the second weekend.
Mojave Tent Friday Saturday SundayBlood Orange Ethel Cain Moby Devo Central Cee Bini Slayyyter NovasoulInterpol PinkPantheress Taemin Royel Otis Fujii Kaze Jack White/Kacey MusgravesFKA Twigs Iggy Pop Suicidal Tendencies Little Simz Samia wydeflower
A. Moby's set featured a guest appearance from Jacob Lusk on the first weekend. B. PinkPantheress' set featured guest appearances from Tyriq Withers and Thundercat on the first weekend, and Manon Bannerman, Chase Infiniti, Zara Larsson, Janelle Monáe, Ninajirachi, Blood Orange, Slayyyter, Megan Stalter, and Withers on the second weekend. C. Jack White performed during the first weekend, while Kacey Musgraves is scheduled to perform on the second. D. Suicidal Tendencies' set featured a guest appearance from Thundercat on the first weekend.
Sahara Tent Friday Saturday SundaySexyy Red Swae Lee Levity Katseye Marlon Hoffstadt Hugel Youna MassioWorship Adriatique Rezz Nine Inch Noize Yousuke Yukimatsu Hamdi Zulan TEED Seek-OneKaskade Subtronics Mochakk Duke Dumont Bunt. Girl Math Loboman
A. Sexyy Red's set featured a guest appearance from Lizzo on the first weekend. B. Swae Lee's set featured guest appearances from Jhené Aiko and Nav on the first weekend, and a Rae Sremmurd reunion on the second weekend with a guest appearance from Slim Jxmmi. C. Levity's set featured a guest appearance from Big Sean on the first weekend. D. Katseye's set featured guest appearances from Huntrix (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami) on the first weekend. E. Hugel's set featured guest appearances from Snoop Dogg and Big Sean on the first weekend, and French Montana, Ty Dolla Sign, and Murda Beatz on the second weekend. F. Subtronics's set featured a guest appearance from Destroy Lonely on the first weekend.
Yuma Tent Friday Saturday SundayGordo Max Styler Max Dean and Luke Dean Prospa Kettama Rossi and Chloé Caillet Groove Armada Arodes Jessica Branka Sahar ZArmin van Buuren and Adam Beyer Boys Noize Bedouin Sosa Ben Sterling Mahmut Orhan Riordan Genesi YamagucciGreen Velvet and Ayybo WhoMadeWho Röyksopp Carlita and Josh Baker Mëstiza &friends Azzeca Le Yora
Quasar Stage Friday Saturday Sunday PAWSA Deep Dish TigaFirst weekend: David Guetta Afrojack and Shimza Joezi Second weekend:
DJ Snake and Knock2 DJ Snake, RL Grime and Flosstradamus Madeon DevaultFatboy Slim Joy Anonymous Jazzy
A. David Guetta's set featured a guest appearance from Jennifer Lopez.
Notable events The Strokes anti-war protest
On April 18, 2026, while performing Oblivius, American rock band The Strokes staged an anti-war protest against the United States and Israel during their Coachella performance.
The performance criticized U.S. interventions in the Middle East, including the Iran War and Gaza war. Visuals displayed during the performance criticized the Central Intelligence Agency's role in enforcing regime change through violence, and denounced U.S. and Israeli military actions in Iran and Gaza.
Reception The music festival sold out in less than a week after its announcement, with both VIP and general admission tickets quickly claimed. Any further ticket availability is being managed through an official waitlist system.
Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines praised the Filipino girl group Bini for their week 1 performance, describing it as a showcase of Filipino talent on a global stage. He also highlighted the group choreography, vocals, and their stage presence with its positive reception among international audiences. Their debut was the most trending topic worldwide in social media. Althea Legaspi and Maya Rego of Rolling Stone also praised the performance, saying that Bini had long envisioned a Coachella debut and cited it as a dream they hoped to achieve and they have now realized that goal.
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