Coachella 2026 Lineup Drops: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber & Karol G Headline

16 September 2025

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Coachella has revealed its 2026 artist lineup, and it brings some fresh energy mixed with familiar faces. The festival will take place over two weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Topping the bill are headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.

Sabrina Carpenter will open each weekend on the Friday nights (April 10 and 17). She returns stronger this time having made her festival debut in 2024 and riding high off her recent releases. Justin Bieber, whose new albums Swag and Swag II came out recently, will headline on Saturdays (April 11 and 18). This will be his first full billed Coachella set. Karol G rounds out the main trio, closing out each weekend on Sundays (April 12 and 19). Her headliner slot is her first full live show in support of Tropicoqueta, her album released earlier this summer.

Beyond the headliners the roster is stacked. You’ll find The Strokes, FKA Twigs, Iggy Pop, Young Thug, Lykke Li, David Byrne, Major Lazer, and more. Rising artists and newcomers also get slots, Katseye, SOMBR, Teddy Swims, Sexyy Redd, and others. The lineup also features special collaborations and unique performances, like a project called “Nine Inch Noize,” which pairs Boys Noize with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, plus Anyma’s world premiere of the Æden show. Also on the list is the “Bunker Debut of Radiohead Kid A Mnesia,” linked to Radiohead’s reissued Kid A and Amnesiac albums.

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m. Pacific Time. Early access will be available starting September 18 for people who attended in 2024 or 2025; to use that loyalty sale benefit you’ll need to register with the same email used in those years.

This year the lineup seems to lean into both nostalgia and innovation. Veteran acts like Iggy Pop and David Byrne bring legacy. Artists like Carpenter and Bieber reflect contemporary pop currents. The presence of genre-benders and underground acts ensures that Coachella maintains its reputation not just as a mainstream spectacle but a place of discovery. There’s also intent behind the order of headliners each of the three plays a distinct role in shaping how fans will experience the festival across weekends. Carpenter has been gaining momentum, Bieber is making his own headline breakthrough here, and Karol G’s inclusion reflects growing Latin music influence in major U.S. festivals.

Coachella’s 2026 edition also includes a few logistics updates and bonuses. Group camping will be possible for parties of ten or more. Performers span across multiple stages and genres from indie rock, electronic, and punk to R&B, pop, and experimental collaborations. The commitment to new acts sits alongside honoring established artists.

For fans and industry watchers this lineup looks like a statement: Coachella is balancing ticket draw with artistry, headline power with emerging talent, nostalgia with current culture. Tracks off Tropicoqueta, Swag, and Swag II will likely be featured heavily, and there’s anticipation around what special moments might arise from surprise collaborations or set designs. Given the structure of the headliner slots it looks like Sundays will finish with energy and fanfare. Fridays are likely to be fresher, maybe more experimental sets. Saturdays may lean more into big, established hits.

It’s also a big moment for the artists themselves. Carpenter stepping up to headline again means she’s cementing her place in the top tier of pop acts. Bieber’s first headline slot at Coachella signals both a comeback and a milestone. Karol G’s co-headline spot highlights Latin representation in headliner positions something fans have been discussing a lot. For the festival itself this signals Coachella’s ongoing role as a cultural touchstone where music trends converge and where someone’s career might shift in visibility or influence.

And for fans, this announcement gives plenty to map out: weekend schedules, travel plans, who to catch and when. It’ll matter whether you’re there for the headliners, the surprises, the underground sets, or the collaborations. Coachella 2026 looks determined to give all of that.