Coachella Celebrates 25 Years in Indio

Annual music festival returns with star-studded lineup for milestone anniversary

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:52pm

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The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will celebrate its 25th year in 2026, returning to the polo fields in Indio, California. This year's lineup features pop stars Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, as the festival continues to draw massive crowds to the desert for the annual music event.

Why it matters

Coachella has become one of the most iconic and influential music festivals in the world, helping to launch new artists and trends while also serving as a major economic driver for the Coachella Valley region. As the festival reaches its 25th anniversary, it will be a significant milestone for the event and the local community that has hosted it for a quarter-century.

The details

The 2026 Coachella festival will take place over two weekends in April, as it has for the past several years. Headliners this year include pop stars Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, representing a mix of established acts and rising talent. Coachella is known for its diverse musical lineup, spanning genres from rock and electronic to hip-hop and Latin music.

  • Coachella 2026 will take place over two weekends in April.
  • This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

The players

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

An annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California that has become one of the most prominent and influential events of its kind in the world.

Sabrina Carpenter

A popular American singer and actress who is set to headline the 2026 Coachella festival.

Justin Bieber

A Canadian singer and songwriter who is also scheduled to perform as a headliner at Coachella 2026.

Karol G

A Colombian reggaeton singer who will join Carpenter and Bieber as a headliner at the 2026 Coachella festival.

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The takeaway

As Coachella celebrates its 25th anniversary, the festival continues to evolve and attract some of the biggest names in music, solidifying its status as a must-attend event for music fans around the world.