Coachella 2026 Welcomes Nine Inch Noize, Jack White, and More Rock Acts

Fans unable to attend the festival can stream performances from the Sahara, Mojave, and Outdoor Theatre stages.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:00pm

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The first weekend of the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicks off on Friday, April 11, with a lineup of rock and alternative acts that fans can stream live on YouTube. Highlights include the debut of the Nine Inch Noize collaboration between Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, a last-minute addition of Jack White, and Turnstile's first U.S. show of the year following the arrest of their former guitarist.

Why it matters

Coachella remains one of the most anticipated music festivals, drawing fans worldwide to experience the latest in rock, alternative, and other genres. The ability to live stream key performances allows those unable to attend in person to still engage with the festival's energy and anticipation.

The details

Nine Inch Noize, the new collaboration between Nine Inch Nails and producer Boys Noize, will make their official debut on the Sahara stage on Saturday at 8 p.m. PT. Jack White, a last-minute addition to the lineup, will open the Mojave stage on Saturday at 3 p.m. PT, performing songs from his new singles 'G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs' and 'Derecho Demonico.' Turnstile, fresh off their breakout 2025 and the release of their album 'NEVER ENOUGH,' will take the Outdoor Theatre stage on Friday at 8:05 p.m. PT, marking the band's first U.S. show of 2026 and their first live performance since the arrest of former guitarist Brady Ebert.

  • The first weekend of Coachella 2026 takes place April 11-13.
  • Nine Inch Noize performs on the Sahara stage on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. PT.
  • Jack White opens the Mojave stage on Saturday, April 12 at 3 p.m. PT.
  • Turnstile performs on the Outdoor Theatre stage on Friday, April 11 at 8:05 p.m. PT.

The players

Nine Inch Noize

A new collaboration between the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails and producer Boys Noize, making their official debut at Coachella 2026.

Jack White

The 'Seven Nation Army' rocker, who was a last-minute addition to the Coachella 2026 lineup, performing songs from his new singles 'G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs' and 'Derecho Demonico.'

Turnstile

The punk rock band, fresh off their breakout 2025 and the release of their album 'NEVER ENOUGH,' performing their first U.S. show of 2026 and their first live performance since the arrest of former guitarist Brady Ebert.

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What’s next

Coachella weekend two takes place April 17-19, with additional rock and alternative acts scheduled to perform.

The takeaway

Coachella continues to be a must-see event for music fans, with this year's lineup showcasing the diversity and energy of the rock and alternative genres. The ability to live stream key performances allows those unable to attend in person to still experience the festival's excitement.