The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announced its headliners for 2026 on Tuesday, naming Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G as the top-billed acts for the two-weekend event in April.
The festival will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for weekend one on April 10–12 and weekend two on April 17–19, 2026. Presale for tickets is scheduled to begin Friday at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern.
Carpenter’s elevation to a headliner marks a rapid rise: at her 2024 Coachella debut she closed a performance of "Nonsense" with the line, "Coachella, see you back here when I headline." Bieber is a returning draw who previously appeared at the festival in 2022. Karol G arrives after recent high-profile appearances, including a halftime performance in São Paulo in 2025.
The broader lineup mixes legacy acts, contemporary pop stars and international talent. Additional performers announced include Addison Rae, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, The xx, The Strokes, Young Thug, Sexyy Red, Teddy Swims, Moby, Kaskade, Major Lazer, FKA twigs, PinkPantheress and K-pop veteran group BIGBANG. Global girl group KATSEYE is set to make its first-ever Coachella appearance.
Festival artwork also lists a performance described as "The Bunker Debut of Radiohead Kid A Mnesia," an item that follows Radiohead’s recent announcement of a 20-city European tour, their first run in seven years. Organizers did not immediately provide further details about that particular presentation.
Coachella typically stages multiple stages across each weekend with curated special projects, surprise appearances and collaborative sets; the festival’s announced roster continues that approach with a mix of solo stars, bands and electronic acts. Lineup releases often prompt additional guest appearances and last-minute billing changes in the weeks leading up to the event.
Organizers have not yet released pricing tiers, general onsale dates beyond the presale, or daily set times. Festival logistics such as camping, shuttle services and on-site health and safety measures are expected to be detailed on the official Coachella website and through ticketing partners as the event approaches.
Coachella has historically drawn large international audiences and numerous spontaneous collaborations; the 2026 lineup continues a pattern of blending established legacy acts with rising mainstream and viral artists. Fans and industry observers will be watching for special set announcements, surprise guests and additional festival activations in the months before April.
Further ticketing and festival information is expected on Coachella’s official channels. Presale participants typically need a verified account or code to purchase during the initial window.