Coachella 2026 has dropped its lineup — and it’s a game-changer. Get ready, because Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G are headlining, joined by dozens of rising stars and legendary acts. If you love pop, hip-hop, rock, electronic, or anything in between, this year’s festival promises you won’t want to miss a beat. People.com+2Pitchfork+2
🎤 Headliners & Dates
- Sabrina Carpenter will take Friday nights on both weekends (April 10 & 17). She returns after her strong Coachella debut. People.com+1
- Justin Bieber headlines Saturdays (April 11 & 18) — his first-ever billed Coachella headliner set. Pitchfork+1
- Karol G closes each weekend on Sundays (April 12 & 19). Her new album Tropicoqueta and recent Grammy win make her set especially anticipated. People.com+2Pitchfork+2
Coachella 2026 will take place over two weekends in Indio, California, on April 10-12 and April 17-19. Pitchfork+1
🌟 Other Big Names & Surprises
Here’s who else is coming:
- Rock / Indie Icons: The xx, The Strokes, Iggy Pop, David Byrne. Pitchfork+2NBC Los Angeles+2
- Genre-Mix & Rising Stars: FKA Twigs, Young Thug, PinkPantheress, Turnstile. Pitchfork+1
- EDM & Electronic Vibe: Kaskade, Disclosure, Major Lazer. NBC Los Angeles+1
- Viral & New Energy: Katseye, Sexyy Red, SOMBR. People.com+2Pitchfork+2
There are also many more names across genres, including indie, punk, electronic, and global talent. Pitchfork+1
🔔 What Makes This Lineup Different
- Firsts & returns: This is Bieber’s first time as a headliner at Coachella. Sabrina Carpenter comes back stronger from her early runs. Karol G brings her Latin power in full force at the main stage. Pitchfork+2People.com+2
- Diverse genres: From punk legends like Iggy Pop to street-viral stars and pop queens, Coachella is casting a wide net this time. It’s not just top names, but also artists pushing boundaries. Pitchfork+1
- Global flair: With artists from different parts of the world and many styles, this lineup reflects global streaming trends and fan demands. Pitchfork
✅ Tickets & What to Know
- Passes go on sale Friday, September 19, at 11 a.m. PT. Early registration is recommended. People.com+2Pitchfork+2
- Make sure you check both weekends. Some acts will play only one weekend, some both. Planning ahead will help.
- The festival is back at its usual home, the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Pitchfork+1
🔍 Your Take?
Is this the best Coachella lineup yet? Who are you going for — familiar favorites or those wildcards you only discovered just now?
Let me know if you’d like a breakdown by genre or who to watch out for in the undercard — there are some hidden gems.