The countdown to festival season just got a whole lot more exciting. Coachella has officially revealed the lineup for its 2026 edition, with Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G set to headline. The world’s most-watched music and arts festival will once again transform the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, across two consecutive weekends: April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026.
The announcement, made on Tuesday, September 16, confirms months of speculation around who would top the bill. All three headliners are coming off career-defining moments that make their bookings feel both timely and electrifying.
For Bieber, Coachella marks another big stage in his musical comeback. The pop star made headlines earlier this summer with the surprise release of Swag. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and placed 16 tracks on the Hot 100 in a single week — a feat that cemented his place in chart history with 121 total entries, the 10th-most of all time. His return to live performance on a festival stage of this magnitude is expected to be one of the most anticipated sets of the year.
Carpenter, meanwhile, continues to ride a wave of success that has made her one of pop’s fastest-rising stars. Just earlier this month she had made headlines when she topped the Billboard 200 with Man’s Best Friend, her second No. 1 album following Short n’ Sweet in 2024. Sabrina Carpenter’s skyrocketing global fandom and her reputation for electrifying stage shows have definitely set the stage for what could be her career-defining performance at Coachella. Moreover, her upcoming set has the potential to cement her as one of pop’s most unshakable forces.
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What has come as equally impactful is Karol G’s inclusion on the bill. In the year 2024, she made history as the first Latina to be named Woman of the Year at Billboard’s Women in Music awards. Karol is famous for mixing reggaeton with Latin trap and has become one of the most powerful voices in the global music industry. Her spot as a Coachella headliner not only shows her growing influence but also reflects the festival’s effort to promote diversity and celebrate groundbreaking artists leading the industry.
Beyond the headliners, the lineup further stretches deep across genres and surprises. One of the most talked-about bookings is Anyma, the Italian-American producer who has captivated audiences with his immersive Sphere residency in Las Vegas. He’ll debut an entirely new production, “Anyma presents Æden,” which promises to be one of the most technologically ambitious sets of the festival.
Fans also spotted a curious teaser tucked at the bottom of the poster: “The Bunker Debut Of RADIOHEAD KID A MNESIA.” The cryptic note has sparked buzz that Radiohead could perform material from Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) in full — albums that were reissued together in 2021 as Kid A Mnesia. With Amnesiac turning 25 next year, the timing seems to line up perfectly for a celebration of these classic records.
Goldenvoice, the AEG Presents subsidiary behind Coachella, has once again curated a roster that stretches across eras, sounds and audiences. Day one will spotlight acts like The XX, Disclosure, Teddy Swims and Devo. Saturday ramps up with The Strokes, GIVĒON, Addison Rae, Labrinth, David Byrne and more. The final day promises heavy-hitting sets from Young Thug, Kaskade, BIGBANG and an eclectic mix of artists spanning electronic, hip-hop and indie rock.
As always, tickets are expected to sell fast. Passes go on sale Friday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. ET, and if past years are any indication, fans will need to act quickly to secure their spot in the desert.
Coachella 2026 is looking to be more than just a music festival — it’s all set to be a landmark cultural moment, ready to bring together legacy acts, rising stars and some of the biggest names in global pop culture.