Coachella 2026 is officially manifested. The lineup has just been announced, and we can confirm that Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G are next year’s main stage headliners.
The iconic Indio festival returns to the Empire Polo Club on April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026, bringing a mix of pop superstars, rock revivalists, and global game-changers to the desert.
Coachella History
Coachella was co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen back in 1999. Both are music promoters and have presidential positions at Goldenvoice.
Despite its name, Coachella the festival has never actually set foot in the city of Coachella. Since its 1999 debut, the desert spectacle has unfolded in nearby Indio, one of several sun-drenched stops in Southern California’s Coachella Valley, alongside Palm Springs and Indian Wells.
The Coachella main stage has a history of repeat royalty. From Radiohead (the all-time champs) to Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Björk, and Rage Against the Machine. And when it comes to one-off icons, the roll call reads like a music hall of fame: Beyoncé, Prince, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Eminem, Green Day, and Roger Waters have all claimed their moment beneath the desert sun.
A glimpse into next year.
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The Festival 2026 Headliners
Sabrina Carpenter takes the Friday slot, marking a milestone after her breakout debut on the same stage in 2024.
On Saturday, Justin Bieber headlines Coachella for the first time in his career, backed by the energy of his twin album releases, Swag and Swag II.
Sunday belongs to Karol G, who continues her unstoppable rise as the face of Latin music worldwide, fresh from the success of her album Tropicoqueta.
woman of my word pic.twitter.com/8hL4Twy1qf
— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) September 16, 2025
Beyond the main stage, the lineup digs deep. Indie fans will celebrate the return of The XX and The Strokes. While hip-hop and R&B enthusiasts get Young Thug, FKA Twigs, and Little Simz.
Legends like Iggy Pop add a dose of heritage. But forward-looking names such as PinkPantheress and Ethel Cain prove Coachella still knows how to spot a moment before it becomes mainstream. Global flavours shine too, with K-pop powerhouse KATSEYE making their Coachella debut.
And just to keep the internet guessing, a mysterious “Bunker Debut of Radiohead Kid A Mnesia” is teased.
The #Coachella official lineup has been released! 💫
— Pinksoop Media (@pinksoopmedia) September 16, 2025
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What makes the Coachella 2026 lineup stand out is its balance: pop titans, nostalgic reunions, and next-gen stars all co-existing on one poster. It’s both a reflection of the current music landscape and a preview of what’s next.
With tickets already in demand, one thing is clear, Coachella 2026 is shaping up to be more than just a festival. It’s a cultural checkpoint.
Signed, sealed, Pinksooped 💅
