YouTube to Livestream Coachella in 4K with Exclusive Pixel Feeds

YouTube's Coachella coverage will feature multiview, vertical video, and a 24/7 festival channel.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:20pm

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YouTube has announced details for its Coachella livestreaming coverage starting April 10, including support for 4K video, multiview to watch multiple stages simultaneously, and exclusive vertical video feeds shot on Google Pixel devices. The platform will also offer a 24/7 'Coachella TV' channel with highlights from past and present festivals.

Why it matters

YouTube's comprehensive Coachella livestreaming is a major draw for music fans unable to attend the festival in person, providing an immersive at-home viewing experience. The addition of 4K video, multiview, and Pixel-shot vertical feeds represents a significant upgrade from previous years, catering to evolving viewer preferences for higher quality and more customizable livestreams.

The details

YouTube's Coachella coverage will include livestreams of seven different stages, with the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara stages all broadcasting in 4K resolution. The platform is also offering a dedicated vertical video feed shot exclusively on Google Pixel devices, as well as the return of multiview support to allow viewers to watch up to four stages simultaneously on their TVs. Additionally, YouTube will host a 24/7 'Coachella TV' channel featuring both new and archived festival performances.

  • The Coachella livestreams will begin on April 10 at 4pm PDT (7pm EDT).
  • The 24/7 'Coachella TV' channel is already available with highlights from past years.

The players

YouTube

The video-sharing platform owned by Google that will be the exclusive livestreaming provider for Coachella 2026.

Google Pixel

The line of smartphones from Google that will be used to capture exclusive vertical video feeds of the Coachella festival.

Coachella

The annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California that attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees each year.

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What’s next

Viewers can already set notifications for the Coachella livestreams, which begin on April 10. The 24/7 'Coachella TV' channel is available now with highlights from past festivals.

The takeaway

YouTube's enhanced Coachella livestreaming capabilities, including 4K video, multiview, and exclusive Pixel-shot vertical feeds, demonstrate the platform's commitment to providing music fans with an immersive at-home festival experience. This underscores the growing importance of high-quality, customizable livestreaming as a complement to in-person events.