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Coachella Today
By the People, for the People
Global Pop and Rock Stars Headline Coachella Desert Marathon
Coachella's 25th anniversary edition features historic Latina headliner Karol G and Justin Bieber's live comeback.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:15am
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Coachella's silver anniversary celebration brings a dazzling array of global music stars to the California desert.Coachella TodayThe 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has commenced at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, marking the 25-year celebration of the legendary desert event. This year's edition features a lineup of over 130 artists across eight stages, spanning genres from hip-hop and indie rock to global pop. Karol G has achieved a historic milestone for the festival, becoming the first-ever Latina artist to headline Coachella, while Justin Bieber is making his live performance return after a hiatus due to health issues.
Why it matters
Coachella is one of the most influential and high-profile music festivals in the world, drawing global attention and setting trends in the music industry. The festival's 25th anniversary edition features several significant milestones, including the first Latina headliner and a major comeback performance, underscoring Coachella's continued cultural relevance and ability to attract top-tier talent.
The details
The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is scheduled to run for two consecutive weekends, from April 10 to April 12 and April 17 to April 19, 2026. The festival lineup features over 130 artists across eight stages, spanning a wide range of genres. Headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, all of whom are making their festival debuts as headliners. Karol G's appearance marks a historic milestone as the first-ever Latina artist to headline Coachella, while Bieber's performance represents a significant professional comeback after health issues forced him to leave the touring circuit in 2022.
- The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival commenced on April 10, 2026.
- The festival is scheduled to run for two consecutive weekends, from April 10 to April 12 and April 17 to April 19, 2026.
The players
Karol G
A Colombian superstar who has become the first-ever Latina artist to headline Coachella.
Justin Bieber
A pop superstar who is making his live performance return at Coachella after a hiatus due to health issues.
Sabrina Carpenter
A pop artist who is making her Coachella headlining debut, coming off her Short n' Sweet tour.
What they’re saying
“I'm putting on a hell of a show for you guys.”
— Justin Bieber
The takeaway
Coachella's 25th anniversary edition showcases the festival's continued ability to attract top global talent and drive cultural conversations, with historic milestones like the first Latina headliner and a major comeback performance underscoring its enduring significance in the music industry.
