Sabrina Carpenter Teases 'Most Ambitious' Coachella Show Yet

The pop star promises a special performance for her Coachella headlining debut.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:09am

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Sabrina Carpenter has promised her "most ambitious show" yet for her upcoming Coachella headlining debut on April 10 and 17. The 26-year-old pop star spent seven months planning the production, calling it "the most ambitious show I've ever done." This will mark Carpenter's first time headlining the iconic festival, though she previously made her Coachella debut in 2024 when her hit song "Espresso" was released.

Why it matters

Carpenter's Coachella performance is highly anticipated, as she has seen tremendous success in the past two years with back-to-back number-one albums and chart-topping singles. Her Coachella headlining slot solidifies her status as a rising pop superstar.

The details

Carpenter promises the Coachella shows will be "very special," as she plans to "celebrate all the songs" she's released since her 2024 debut at the festival. The singer has been writing prolifically, despite her recent album releases, and wants to showcase her growing catalog of hits for the Coachella crowds.

  • Carpenter will headline the Coachella festival on April 10 and 17, 2026.
  • She previously made her Coachella debut in 2024 when her song "Espresso" was released.

The players

Sabrina Carpenter

A 26-year-old pop megastar who is headlining Coachella for the first time in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“It's the most ambitious show I've ever done.”

— Sabrina Carpenter, Pop Star

“So it's been a long journey. It will be very special.”

— Sabrina Carpenter, Pop Star

“That was a really special day for me, the day my song Espresso came out.”

— Sabrina Carpenter, Pop Star

“And now, two years later, we're back. And I think that's what makes this show feel really, really surreal: Getting to celebrate all the songs that have come after it, and just how many lives they've lived since they've come out.”

— Sabrina Carpenter, Pop Star

What’s next

Carpenter's Coachella performances on April 10 and 17 will be highly anticipated events, as she promises to deliver her "most ambitious show" to date.

The takeaway

Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella headlining debut solidifies her status as a rising pop superstar, as she plans to showcase her growing catalog of hits and ambitious production for the festival's crowds.