Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G will headline Coachella 2026 for the first time with a star-studded lineup across two weekends in April.
Coachella is gearing up for a huge year, with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G officially announced as the 2026 headliners. The California desert festival, set for April 10–12 and April 17–19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will mark the first time any of the three artists have topped the event’s iconic bill.
Sabrina Carpenter’s return to Coachella comes two years after she debuted her smash hit “Espresso” at the 2024 edition. This time, she’ll be kicking things off as the Friday night headliner, while Justin Bieber will take over Saturday and Karol G will close the weekend with a Sunday night set.
The Coachella 2026 lineup also features a mix of international and UK talent, including Teddy Swims, Katseye, Central Cee, CMAT, Disclosure, Wet Leg, Lambrini Girls, Little Simz, and FKA Twigs. With such a diverse roster, the festival will continue its tradition of mixing global superstars with rising acts across genres.
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For fans, Coachella remains one of the world’s most high-profile music festivals, drawing roughly 250,000 attendees across its two weekends. Known as much for its celebrity-filled crowds as its performances, the festival has become a cultural landmark. Last year, stars like Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber, and Hailey Bieber were spotted in the audience, while the stage was packed with heavy-hitters such as Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Travis Scott, Post Malone, and Green Day.
Tickets for the 2026 edition are not yet on sale, but fans can already register for passes. Given the star power of this year’s lineup, demand is expected to be high, despite some mixed reactions online.
While some festivalgoers voiced disappointment over the bill, one fan wrote on X, “I don’t think there has ever been a worse Coachella lineup in the history of the festival.” Others, however, are already making plans, with one declaring: “I will literally do anything for someone to sponsor my Coachella trip this line-up is so insane to me.”
Regardless of the debate, anticipation is running high for Coachella 2026 as Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G prepare to headline the desert’s biggest stage for the very first time.
