Coachella 2026 Set Times Revealed: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G to Headline

Coachella's Weekend 1 schedule features some artist set time changes and a mysterious gap in the Mojave tent lineup.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:20am

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The set times for the 2026 Coachella music festival's first weekend have been announced, with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G set to headline the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night main stage performances respectively. The schedule also reveals some artist set time changes from the original lineup announcement, as well as a notable gap in the Mojave tent lineup on Friday night.

Why it matters

The release of the Coachella set times is always highly anticipated by music fans, as it allows them to plan their festival experience and ensure they don't miss must-see performances. The changes to the original lineup and the mysterious gap in the schedule have also sparked speculation and discussion among the Coachella community.

The details

On Friday, April 10, Sabrina Carpenter will headline the main stage from 9:05-10:35 p.m. Pacific time. On Saturday, April 11, Justin Bieber will top the bill with his set starting at 11:25 p.m. The festival will close out Weekend 1 on Sunday, April 12, with headliner Karol G whose set begins at 9:55 p.m. Some artists' performance days have been switched from the original announcement, such as Foster the People, who were originally slated for Friday but will now perform on Sunday. Additionally, there is a gap in the Mojave tent lineup on Friday from 9-10:30 p.m., around the same time as Sabrina Carpenter's main stage set.

  • The 2026 Coachella festival's first weekend runs from April 10-12.
  • Sabrina Carpenter will headline the main stage on Friday, April 10 from 9:05-10:35 p.m. Pacific time.
  • Justin Bieber will headline on Saturday, April 11 with his set starting at 11:25 p.m.
  • Karol G will headline on Sunday, April 12 with her set beginning at 9:55 p.m.
  • Foster the People, originally scheduled for Friday, will now perform on Sunday, April 12 from 6:45-7:40 p.m.

The players

Sabrina Carpenter

An American singer and actress who is set to headline the Coachella main stage on Friday, April 10.

Justin Bieber

A Canadian singer and songwriter who will headline the Coachella main stage on Saturday, April 11.

Karol G

A Colombian singer and songwriter who will headline the Coachella main stage on Sunday, April 12.

Foster the People

An American indie pop band whose performance day has been switched from Friday to Sunday at Coachella.

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What’s next

Coachella's second weekend runs at the Empire Polo Club April 17-19. For the full lineup, now with set times, fans can check the festival's official website.

The takeaway

The release of the Coachella 2026 set times has generated excitement and speculation among music fans, with the changes to the original lineup and the mysterious gap in the schedule adding an extra layer of intrigue to the highly anticipated festival.