Solomun cancels Coachella
Electronic star Solomun has withdrawn from his Coachella sets after recent ear surgery, forcing lineup changes for this year’s festival ( ). Festival organizers and fans are scrambling to fill his slots even as big names like Anyma, Disclosure and Major Lazer remain on the bill (edmidentity.com).
Solomun posted an Instagram Story on March 19 showing a hospital photo with a bandage over his left ear and said doctors expect his hearing to return to baseline, but he did not specify the exact procedure or a recovery timeline. (edm.com) Multiple outlets noted that, as of March 19, no replacement act had been announced for Solomun’s Coachella slots and coverage said there was “no talk yet of a replacement.” (edm.com) (edmtunes.com) Coachella 2026 is scheduled for April 10–12 and April 17–19, and reporting shows both weekends are sold out; the festival’s organizers also list YouTube as the official livestream partner for this year’s event. (coachella.com) (msn.com) (coachellavalley.com) Organizers still have a stacked electronic bill that includes Anyma, Disclosure, Major Lazer, Rezz, Subtronics and an Armin van Buuren x Adam Beyer back‑to‑back, keeping multiple high‑profile dance acts on the roster despite Solomun’s absence. (edm.com) (edmhousenetwork.com) Solomun’s official tour page still lists a Pacha Ibiza Grand Opening on April 25, 2026 and Electric Daisy Carnival dates May 15–17, 2026, dates that could shape any public return timeline he announces. (solomun.org) (edm.com) Coachella’s Quasar stage is programmed for six extended DJ acts—one per festival day—which industry outlets identify as the most likely place for organizers to reallocate or reshuffle long‑form electronic sets if replacements are booked. (djmag.com)
