Sabrina Carpenter's 'Sabrinawood' Coachella Debut Draws Celebrity Cameos

Justin Bieber to headline Coachella Day 2 after pop star's cinematic set

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:51pm

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Sabrina Carpenter delivered a star-studded headlining debut at Coachella 2026, transforming the main stage into 'Sabrinawood' with 20 songs and surprise cameos from Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell and Samuel L. Jackson. Justin Bieber will take the stage tonight as the festival's top billed performer for the first time.

Why it matters

Coachella 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the acclaimed music festival, with history-making headliners, highly anticipated returns, and buzzworthy debuts from both established and up-and-coming artists.

The details

Carpenter's cinematic Old Hollywood-themed set featured a towering 'Sabrinawood' sign, a dramatic monologue from Sarandon, and appearances from Ferrell and Jackson. The pop star powered through hits like 'Espresso' and 'Manchild,' closing with 'Tears' as she exited the stage in a car. Tonight, Justin Bieber will make his Coachella headlining debut, while other highlights include the Strokes, Giveon, and Rezz.

  • Sabrina Carpenter's headlining set took place on Friday, April 10.
  • Justin Bieber is scheduled to headline the Coachella Stage tonight, April 11, at 11:25 p.m. PT.

The players

Sabrina Carpenter

A pop star who delivered a cinematic, Old Hollywood-themed headlining debut at Coachella 2026, transforming the main stage into 'Sabrinawood' with 20 songs and surprise celebrity cameos.

Justin Bieber

A Canadian pop star who is making his Coachella headlining debut tonight, April 11, at 11:25 p.m. PT.

Susan Sarandon

An Oscar-winning actress who appeared midway through Carpenter's set in a vintage car to deliver a nearly seven-minute dramatic monologue as an older version of the pop star.

Will Ferrell

A comedian who made a cameo appearance during Carpenter's Coachella headlining set.

Samuel L. Jackson

An acclaimed actor who also made a surprise cameo during Carpenter's Coachella performance.

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What they’re saying

“It's the most ambitious show I've ever done. It's probably the most time I've ever had to actually just sit down and talk about a show as I'm building it.”

— Sabrina Carpenter

What’s next

Justin Bieber's highly anticipated Coachella headlining debut is set for tonight, April 11, at 11:25 p.m. PT on the Coachella Stage.

The takeaway

Coachella 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the acclaimed music festival, with history-making headliners, highly anticipated returns, and buzzworthy debuts that are captivating audiences and pushing the boundaries of live performance.