Organizers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announced the 2026 lineup on Sept. 16, 2025, with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G slated to headline the two-weekend festival in April.
The event will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026. The poster lists a wide-ranging roster that spans pop, rock, electronic and Latin music, including Addison Rae, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The XX, The Strokes, Young Thug, Sexyy Redd, Teddy Swims, Moby, Kaskade, Major Lazer, FKA twigs, PinkPantheress and South Korean act BIGBANG. Global girl group KATSEYE is scheduled to perform at Coachella for the first time.
Carpenter’s placement as a headliner marks a quick ascent since her 2024 Coachella debut, when she closed her set with a playful outro that included the lines, “He’s drinking my bath water like it’s red wine,” followed by, “Coachella, see you back here when I headline.” Bieber and Karol G, both established global stars, join Carpenter atop a bill that mixes longtime festival favorites with newer breakout names.
The festival poster also contains a notable and cryptic entry: "The Bunker Debut of Radiohead Kid A Mnesia." Radiohead has recently announced a 20-city European tour, their first run in seven years, but the wording on the Coachella poster has prompted curiosity about what the band might present if they perform at the California festival.
Organizers have offered ticketing details for those planning to attend. A presale is set to begin Friday at 11 a.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Eastern. Further ticketing windows, pricing and on-site protocols typically follow the initial presale announcement and are posted on the festival’s official channels.
Coachella has become known for programming that blends legacy artists, contemporary chart-toppers and genre-crossing newcomers, often using the festival’s platform to introduce new projects, collaborations and surprise appearances. Past editions have generated attention when performers used the stage to debut unreleased material or to make headline-producing guest appearances.
The 2026 lineup continues that tradition, combining established acts across decades with viral-era performers and international groups. In addition to music, Coachella typically features a range of art installations and experiential elements that return alongside the musical programming.
Organizers did not immediately provide additional details about set times, special guests or staged presentations tied to specific artists. Fans and prospective attendees are advised to consult the festival’s official website for updates and to verify presale registration requirements and ticket availability as the event approaches.