GoKawiilWith this year's event having sold out in just two days, Coachella is once again festival season's hot ticket.
Around 125,000 music fans are set to descend on the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California each day of the festival, which takes place over two weekends: Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 and Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. Sabrina Carpenter, Labrinth, Katseye, and Young Thug are among the performers set to hit the desert stages this year,
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Who is headlining Coachella 2026?
There's a definite pop flavor to this year's main acts performing at the Empire Polo Club. Sabrina Carpenter tops the bill on both Fridays -- and marking the second time the singer has performed at the festival. She debuted her smash hit Espresso at Coachella on the same day it was released back in 2024.
Justin Bieber headlines both Saturdays, marking the Canadian singer's first full-length performance since he was forced to cancel a world tour four years ago due to health concerns. Bieber's set is likely to draw heavily from last year's Swag and Swag II albums, with collaborator and guitar hero Mk.gee tipped to make a guest appearance.
Karol G performs during Halftime of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers at Arena Corinthians on September 05, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Buda Mendes / Getty Images
Both weekends will close out with a reggaeton party, with Grammy-winning global star Karol G headlining on each Sunday. The Colombian star, who will be making her second Coachella appearance following her 2022 performance, will be the first Latina to headline the iconic three-day festival.
Who else is performing at Coachella this year?
Arguably one of the most anticipated performances is set to come from Young Thug, with the Atlanta rapper making his first major festival appearance since the conclusion of his high-profile legal battle. He's due to debut tracks from his brand new album that's titled DBC (Day Before Coachella).
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