Coachella 2026 heads lineup
Coachella announced its 25th‑anniversary lineup for both weekends (April 10–12 and April 17–19) with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G as headliners — Karol G will be the festival’s first Latina headliner on April 12. (artthreat.net) Tickets sold out in a record three days, and Justin Bieber’s set is being framed as a major return after a period of limited public performances. (al.com) (desertsun.com)
Billboard noted the quick selloff reversed two years of slower ticket momentum and credited the packaged lineup and festival brand for driving renewed demand. (billboard.com)) Verified resale general‑admission passes for Weekend 2 were listed on AXS starting at $784.38 as of March 24, underscoring heavy secondary‑market activity. (usatoday.com)) Several outlets framed Justin Bieber’s Coachella slot as his first major concert engagement since he canceled the Justice World Tour in 2022. (independent.co.uk)) Media roundups and betting pieces have speculated about surprise guests, naming artists such as Billie Eilish and Gunna for Bieber and a range of potential collaborators — from Taylor Swift to Olivia Rodrigo — for Sabrina Carpenter. (usatoday.com)) Karol G is pairing her Coachella appearance with a Latin‑focused business initiative that will spotlight Latin brands via an on‑site flea‑market activation, and local reporting has floated Shakira and Peso Pluma as possible onstage guests. (msn.com)) Coverage of the festival’s 25th edition has emphasized expanded on‑site programming and off‑stage options, with Forbes cataloguing more than 75 food, party and side‑trip spots tied to the event. (forbes.com))
