Coachella 2026: Full Lineup, Set Times, Tickets & Everything You Need to Know
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 is officially underway. Weekend 1 kicked off today, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Indio, California — and the buzz around this year's edition is louder than ever. Here is every key detail you need before the desert gets dark.
What Is Coachella and Where Is Coachella 2026?
Coachella — officially the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — is the world's most iconic outdoor music and arts event. The festival is held at its usual spot in the desert in Indio, California, at the Empire Polo Club, roughly two hours east of Los Angeles. It runs across two back-to-back weekends and features multiple stages, large-scale art installations, and food vendors spread across the sprawling polo grounds.
When Is Coachella 2026?
Coachella 2026 takes place April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026. Weekend 1 is live right now through Sunday, April 12. Weekend 2 repeats the same lineup the following week, April 17 through 19.
Coachella 2026 Lineup and Headliners
The Coachella 2026 lineup headliners are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. It marks the festival's 25th edition and one of its most globally diverse programming slates to date.
Carpenter opens on April 10 and 17. Bieber makes his long-awaited Coachella headlining debut on April 11 and 18 — his first time leading the main stage — with the same day also featuring The Strokes, Giveon, and Addison Rae. Karol G closes the festival on April 12 and 19.
Additional acts in the Coachella lineup include The xx, Nine Inch Noize (a supergroup of Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize), Disclosure, Turnstile, Ethel Cain, KATSEYE, The Strokes, Labrinth, David Byrne, Interpol, Alex G, BIGBANG, Laufey, Iggy Pop, FKA Twigs, Wet Leg, Clipse, and more.
Jack White was added as a last-minute surprise for Saturday, April 11, delivering a 45-minute set at the Mojave Tent at 3:00 PM ET.
Coachella 2026 Set Times — Weekend 1 Highlights
Here are the key Coachella set times for Weekend 1 on the main Coachella Stage:
| Day | Artist | Set Time (PT) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Apr 10 | Teddy Swims | 5:30 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Friday Apr 10 | The xx | 7:00 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Friday Apr 10 | Sabrina Carpenter | 9:05 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Friday Apr 10 | Anyma (ÆDEN) | 12:00 AM | Coachella Stage |
| Saturday Apr 11 | Addison Rae | 5:30 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Saturday Apr 11 | Giveon | 7:00 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Saturday Apr 11 | The Strokes | 9:00 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Saturday Apr 11 | Justin Bieber | 11:25 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Sunday Apr 12 | Young Thug | 7:50 PM | Coachella Stage |
| Sunday Apr 12 | Karol G | 9:55 PM | Coachella Stage |
Karol G closes the festival at 9:55 PM on Sunday, becoming the first Latina artist to headline Coachella, with her show rumored to scale up the visual identity of Mañana Será Bonito with multiple guest appearances.
Coachella 2026 Tickets — How Much Do They Cost?
Tickets for the 2026 fest went on sale Friday, September 19, 2025. Including fees, general admission started at $649 for Weekend 1 and $549 for Weekend 2. Passes are currently sold out. Resale options remain available through third-party platforms for those still hoping to attend in person.
How to Watch the Coachella 2026 Livestream
YouTube will be livestreaming the festival, and the 2026 stream features all seven stages in 4K resolution. Fans can stream up to four performances simultaneously in a grid format, and Coachella TV will also host archival footage alongside live concerts.
Fans worldwide can stream the festival live via YouTube, starting Friday, April 10 at 7:00 PM ET. The stream is completely free on Coachella's official YouTube channel and app — no ticket required.
