Coachella 2026 Is Live: Full Lineup, Coachella Set Times, and Everything You Need to Know
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 has officially opened its gates. Weekend one kicked off today, Friday, April 10, at its longtime home — the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, and the desert is already buzzing with what many are calling the festival's most ambitious edition in years.
This is the 25th anniversary of Coachella, and the 2026 lineup was first announced on September 15, 2025, selling out within a week. The combination of global pop, historic headliners, and surprise additions has made the Coachella 2026 lineup one of the most talked-about in recent memory.
Where is Coachella 2026?
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, United States, organized by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. The event covers multiple stages spanning across a sprawling desert polo field, making it one of the largest outdoor music events on the planet.
When Is Coachella 2026?
The festival runs across two weekends — April 10 through 12 for weekend one, and April 17 through 19 for weekend two. Both weekends feature the same headlining acts and largely the same bill, giving fans a second shot if they missed the first run.
The Coachella 2026 Lineup Headliners
The headliners are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G — with Karol G making history as the first Latina artist to headline the festival. Anyma also joins as a fourth headlining act, debuting his large-scale audiovisual project under the name Æden.
The broader Coachella lineup 2026 is stacked with cross-genre acts. Confirmed performers include The xx, Nine Inch Noize (a supergroup combining Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize), Disclosure, Turnstile, Ethel Cain, KATSEYE, The Strokes, Addison Rae, Labrinth, David Byrne, Interpol, Alex G, BIGBANG, Laufey, Iggy Pop, FKA Twigs, and Wet Leg.
Coachella Set Times 2026 — Weekend One
Sabrina Carpenter headlines the main stage at 9:05 PM on Friday night. Justin Bieber performs at 11:25 PM on Saturday. Karol G closes out the weekend on Sunday at 9:55 PM.
A late addition turned heads this week. Jack White was added to the lineup with a 3 PM set on Saturday, making him one of several last-minute surprises that have become a Coachella tradition.
Here is a quick breakdown of Friday's main stage Coachella schedule:
| Time (ET) | Artist | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 PM | Teddy Swims | Main Stage |
| 10:00 PM | The xx | Main Stage |
| 12:05 AM | Sabrina Carpenter | Main Stage |
| 3:00 AM | Anyma (Æden) | Main Stage |
Justin Bieber at Coachella
Justin Bieber's set on Saturday arrives fresh off his release of two surprise "Swag" albums, and he is expected to perform both in full during his headline slot. It marks one of the most anticipated Coachella returns in recent years, given his extended absence from live performances.
How Much Are Coachella Tickets?
General admission for weekend one started at $649 including fees, while weekend two was priced slightly lower at $549. Both weekends are currently sold out. Resale options remain the only avenue for last-minute buyers.
Coachella 2026 Livestream
Fans worldwide can stream the festival live via YouTube starting Friday, April 10, at 7 PM ET, with simultaneous streams from seven stages and the ability to watch up to four performances at the same time. The 2026 stream also marks an upgrade, with all seven stages available in 4K resolution.
Two acts have withdrawn from the festival. Solomun announced he would drop out to recover from ear surgery, and Lambrini Girls also pulled out after frontwoman Phoebe Lunny sustained a neck fracture and an acute brain injury. All other headline and major acts are confirmed to perform as scheduled.
