Sunglasses on, outfits brighter than the desert sun, it’s officially time for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026. Set against the palm-lined expanse of the Empire Polo Club, in California, this global music festival returns with its signature format: two back-to-back weekends, April 10–12 and April 17–19, filled with a musical lineup.
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If history is anything to go by, Weekend 2 is the insider’s pick. It’s mostly preferred for smoother logistics, tighter performances, and slightly cost-friendlier resale prices. And the lineup? Nothing short of electric. Headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G lead a powerhouse roster of over 100 artists at the California-based festival.
If you’re planning to pack your bags or watch Coachella from the comfort of your home, here’s everything you need to know about this phenomenal festival.
Who’s performing at Coachella Weekend 1 and 2?
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 brings together over 100 artists. The festival is led by headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. Across two weekends, the festival’s seven stages will host an expansive mix of genres; from the electronic beats of Disclosure and K-pop icons BigBang to the high-energy punk sound of Turnstile. The lineup also features a diverse roster, including Jack White, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The xx, FKA twigs, PinkPantheress, The Strokes, Fatboy Slim, and many more.
Who performed at Coachella Weekend 1?
On Friday, the day built steadily from Slayyyter and Teddy Swims to an evening packed with Dijon, Devo, and The xx. By nightfall, Katseye, Turnstile, and Moby take over, before Sabrina Carpenter headlines at 9:05 p.m. Late-night energy continued with Disclosure, Blood Orange, and Sexyy Red past midnight. On Saturday, Jack White kicked things off, followed by sets from Addison Rae, Labrinth, and PinkPantheress.
Prime time sees The Strokes and David Guetta performing simultaneously, with Justin Bieber closing the night at 11:25 p.m. On Sunday, a genre-spanning lineup featured Foster the People, Iggy Pop, and Young Thug leads into the final stretch. Karol G headlines at 9:55 p.m., with Kaskade wrapping up the festival.
Who Are Coachella Weekend 2 Performers?
On Friday, April 17, the night builds steadily before exploding into a high-voltage finale. The xx will set the tone at 7:00 PM, followed by headliner Sabrina Carpenter commanding the main stage at 9:00 PM. Late-night energy shall peak with Disclosure at 10:40 PM, while Anyma will close the night at midnight. Saturday, Apr is also stacked with star power. The Strokes take over at 9:00 PM before global icon Justin Bieber headlines at 11:25 PM. The evening will also feature standout performances from David Byrne, Labrinth, PinkPantheress, and Interpol. Electronic heavyweights like Boys Noize and Armin van Buuren will keep the night pulsing across stages.
On Sunday, April 19, the grand finale is nothing short of explosive. Expect a genre-spanning run with BigBang at 10:30 PM, FKA twigs at 8:45 PM, Iggy Pop at 7:10 PM, and Young Thug at 7:50 PM. Karol G headlines at 10:10 PM, closing the festival on a high. Add to that crowd favourites like Foster the People, Laufey, Major Lazer, Black Flag, and a euphoric closing set by Kaskade.
How to watch Coachella from home?
Coachella has partnered with YouTube to livestream all seven stages, Sonora, Sahara, Outdoor Theatre, Mojave, Gobi, Quasar, and the main stage, throughout the festival. Additionally, you can stay tuned to Coachella TV. It offers a 24-hour digital stream featuring a mix of live sets, iconic throwbacks, and curated highlights from the 2026 edition.
How much do Coachella 2026 tickets cost?
Weekend 2 tickets are almost sold out. But if you’re quick and lucky, you can get resale tickets! The resale ticket prices for full passes are currently climbing above $3,000. Check out more about Coachella ticket prices on platforms like StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and TicketNetwork.
