The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup has been announced, and it’s filled with many great artists. Tickets are going extremely fast.
Typically, around 125,000 people attend both weekends. Coachella, which is known for its diversity in music genres, fashion scene with celebrities and influencers attending, its food and drink experiences, and the iconic desert setting.
Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G will headline both weekends of the festival, which will return to Indio from April 10-12 and 17-19.
Friday, April 10 and 17 will be headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, who will be followed by artists like Disclosure, KATSEYE, Blood Orange, and many more.
Fans have had mixed reactions to the lineup; many were calling it “boring” and that it was repetitive. Others said it was “stacked” with amazing artists.
An act called Nine Inch Noize, Trent Reznor, and Nine Inch Nails were joined by German producer Boys Noize on the band’s recent tour, and labeled their collaboration as Nine Inch Noize System will be performing on Friday.
Coachella has always had a diverse range of musical styles, such as the colorful monsters of the show Yo Gabba Gabba earlier this year. For 2026, Bob Baker Marionettes, of the Bob Baker Marionettes Theater, are on the list for Friday.
Justin Bieber headlines on Saturday, April 11 and 18, followed by Addison Rae, SOMBR, PinkPantheress, plus many others.
Addison Rae has grown popular again after releasing music and collaborating with artists like Charli XCX.
Coachella has given a spotlight to some of the biggest K-pop and J-Pop acts in recent years, and in 2026, acts including BigBang, Fujii Kaze, and Taemin, which are on the setlist for Saturday.
Sunday, April 12 and 19 consist of headliner Karol G with other artists like Young Thug, Laufey, Iggy Pop, and many others.
A week after she performed and dazzled audiences at the NFL halftime show in Brazil, Karol G is continuing her global takeover. In 2026, she will become the first Latina artist to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
2026 Coachella is sort of like a makeup show for FKA Twigs, who faced visa issues and had to cancel her 2025 North American tour.
Other Latino members to watch include the girl group KATSEYE (vocalist Daniela Avanzini), the Strokes (drummer Fabrizio), Major Lazer (producer Ape Drums), as well as Suicidal Tendencies (bass player Tye Trujillo)
Iggy Pop, David Byrne, Moby Devo, and Suicidal Tendencies are some of the most notable, some of the elder statesmen.
For weekend one, tickets start at $649 for a three-day pass and $549 for weekend two. VIP passes start at $1,299 for weekend 1 and $1,199 for weekend 2. Tickets went on sale on September 19 and sold out just a few days later.
Coachella isn’t just music; it’s about the art installations, the sculpture gardens, and the interactive experiences. It has become a significant cultural event, bringing massive crowds and influencing fashion trends.
The festival is a platform for fashion, with influencers and celebrities showing distinctive styles. Coachella has turned into one of the most famous and influential music festivals globally.
Coachella is more than just the music; with all the other activities like games and the Ferris wheel, it creates a place to make memories that last a lifetime.