Coachella 2026

Coachella 2026
Promotional lineup poster
Date(s)	April 10, 2026 (2026-04-10)–April 19, 2026 (2026-04-19)
Location(s)	Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, United States
Previous event	Coachella 2025
Next event	Coachella 2027
Website	coachella.com

Coachella 2026 is an upcoming music and arts festival that will take place on Empire Polo Club, Indio, California in April 10 to 19, 2026. It is the 25th edition of the festival. The scheduled headlining performers are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.

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, 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. ^[1] The event features musical artists from many genres of music, including rock, pop, indie, hip hop and electronic dance music, as well as art installations and sculptures. ^{[2] [3]}

The 2025 edition of Coachella was headlined by Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Green Day, and Post Malone. ^[4] It also featured a reunion set by Go-Go, their first performance since disbanding in 2020, ^[5] and the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, which became the first classical orchestra to appear at the festival. ^[6] Brazillian singer Anitta was originally announced as part of the lineup but later withdrew, citing personal reasons as she announced on X. ^[7] English artist FKA Twigs was also unable to participate due to visa-related issues. ^[8] Their slots in the festival lineup were subsequently filled by Ed Sheeran and Weezer. ^{[9] [10]}

Lineup

Coachella headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G

The lineup for the 2026 edition of the festival was announced on September 15, 2025. The headliners were confirmed to be Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. ^{[11] [12]} First time performers include the girl group Katseye, ^[13] and the Filipino girl group Bini – becoming the first Filipino group to perform at Coachella. ^{[14] [15]} Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize will perform as one act, called Nine Inch Noize, acting as an extended version of the third act from the Peel It Back Tour. ^[16]

References

1. Cromelin, Richard (January 3, 2004). "Rick Van Santen, 41; L.A. Promoter Helped to Advance Punk Rock Bands". Los Angeles Times . p. B18. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
2. Walsh, Niall Patrick (January 17, 2024). "Coachella Announces Lineup for 2024 Installation Designers". Archinect. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
3. Allan, Liam (January 19, 2024). "Let's Talk About 2024's Coachella Lineup". Complex. Archived from the original on April 26, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
4. Johnson, Josh (November 21, 2024). "Coachella 2025 lineup announced: Lady Gaga, Post Malone and more to perform". Good Morning America . ABC News. Archived from the original on January 22, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
5. Kerps, Daniel (April 12, 2025). "See Billie Joe Armstrong Perform with the Go-Go's at Coachella" . Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on August 6, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
6. Willman, Chris (April 19, 2025). "Dave Grohl and Cynthia Erivo Join Dudamel and the LA Phil for Coachella Weekend 2 Performance". Variety . Archived from the original on May 4, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
7. Lee, Tionah (March 22, 2025). "Anitta Cancels Coachella 2025 Performance Due to "Unexpected Personal Reasons"". E! News . Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
8. Rosenbloom, Alli (April 6, 2025). "FKA Twigs Cancels Coachella Appearance and Remaining Tour Dates Due to 'Ongoing Visa Issues'". CNN . Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
9. Oganesyan, Natalie (April 5, 2025). "Ed Sheeran, Weezer Added to Coachella Lineup as FKA Twigs Drops Out Due to Visa Issues". Deadline . Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
10. Sasic, Ema (April 20, 2025). "Surprise Addition Ed Sheeran is the Hit of Coachella for Sheer Talent". USA Today . Indio, California. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
11. Delgado, Sara (September 16, 2025). "See the Full Coachella 2026 Lineup Here". Teen Vogue . Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
12. "Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber to Headline". BBC . September 16, 2025. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
13. Arnaldo, Steph (September 16, 2025). "Bini, Katseye to Perform at Coachella 2026". Rappler . Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
14. Iglesias, Iza (September 16, 2025). "Bini Makes History with Coachella 2026 debut". The Manila Times . Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
15. Pareño, Elijah (September 16, 2025). "Bini to Perform Coachella 2026 as First Filipino Girl Group". Rolling Stone Philippines . Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
16. Vozick-Levinson, Simon; Newman, Jason (September 16, 2025). "Coachella 2026 Lineup Questions and Rumors, Explained". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved September 16, 2025.