Coachella Unveils First Weekend Lineup and Set Times

Surprise addition of Jack White headlines the festival's opening weekend.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:12am

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The 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival has released the official set times for the first weekend of performances, which run from April 10 to April 12. The schedule announcement included a surprise last-minute addition to the lineup with the inclusion of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jack White, who is scheduled to perform in the Mojave Tent at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The festival's headlining acts for the first weekend are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.

Why it matters

Coachella is one of the most anticipated music festivals of the year, drawing thousands of attendees from around the world. The release of the set times allows fans to plan their schedules and maximize their festival experience. The addition of Jack White, a renowned artist with a loyal following, is likely to generate significant excitement and interest in the event.

The details

In addition to Jack White, the festival added Not For Radio, a side project of María Zardoya, scheduled to perform on the Sonora Stage at 11:50 p.m. on Friday, April 10. The Weekend 1 schedule also features a variety of other artists across the festival grounds, including Slayyyter, Teddy Swims, CMAT, Dijon, Devo, The XX, Katseye, Turnstile, Moby, Disclosure, Ethel Cain, Swae Lee, Blood Orange, Sexyy Red, Addison Rae, Geese, Giveon, Sombr, Trent Reznor and Boys Noize (as Nine Inch Noize), Labrinth, and PinkPantheress.

  • The 2026 Coachella Music and Arts Festival will take place over two weekends, from April 10 to April 12 and April 17 to April 19.
  • Jack White is scheduled to perform in the Mojave Tent at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
  • Sabrina Carpenter is scheduled to headline the Coachella Stage on Friday, April 10, at 9:05 p.m.
  • Justin Bieber is scheduled to headline the Coachella Stage on Saturday, April 11, at 11:25 p.m.
  • Karol G is scheduled to headline the Coachella Stage on Sunday, April 12, at 9:55 p.m.

The players

Jack White

A multiple-time Grammy winner and former frontman of the White Stripes, who is making a return to Coachella after 11 years.

Sabrina Carpenter

One of the festival's headlining acts for the first weekend, scheduled to perform on the Coachella Stage on Friday, April 10, at 9:05 p.m.

Justin Bieber

One of the festival's headlining acts for the first weekend, scheduled to perform on the Coachella Stage on Saturday, April 11, at 11:25 p.m.

Karol G

One of the festival's headlining acts for the first weekend, scheduled to perform on the Coachella Stage on Sunday, April 12, at 9:55 p.m.

María Zardoya

The artist behind the side project Not For Radio, which is scheduled to perform on the Sonora Stage at 11:50 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

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What’s next

The schedule for Weekend 2, which takes place from April 17 to April 19, has not yet been revealed. Attendees are encouraged to use the official Coachella app to create custom schedules for the event.

The takeaway

Coachella's first weekend lineup features a mix of established headliners, rising stars, and surprise additions, ensuring a diverse and exciting musical experience for attendees. The festival's ability to keep fans guessing with last-minute lineup changes adds to the anticipation and buzz surrounding the event.