Coachella 2026 Kicks Off… ‘Festival of the Desert’ Crafted by Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G

The world’s largest music festival Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Coachella 2026) will kick off in grand style on Friday, April 10, local time, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Marking its 25th anniversary, this Coachella is captivating fans around the globe with an all-star caliber of headliners and cutting-edge broadcast technology.

■ Justin Bieber’s return, plus Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G’s headliner debuts

The main attraction of this year’s Coachella is undoubtedly Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G. In particular, Bieber’s comeback to official live performances after a long break helped put Coachella in the spotlight worldwide, while Karol G will make history as the first Latin female headliner in Coachella’s history.

• Friday (10th): Pop’s hottest star, Sabrina Carpenter, takes over Friday night, following performances by The xx, Blood Orange, Teddy Swims, and more.

• Saturday (11th): Justin Bieber’s main performance—dubbed “Bieberchella”—takes the stage, with The Strokes, Giveon, and more turning up the heat.

• Sunday (12th): Karol G closes out the festival, and Korea’s legendary group BIGBANG returns to the Outdoor Theatre stage to reunite with global fans.

■ Innovation from an “up-close, front-row” perspective… Live streams from every stage and 4K support

This Coachella delivers technically the most advanced live streaming for fans who can’t make it to the venue. Through Coachella’s official YouTube channel, a total of 7 stages will be live-streamed simultaneously, and the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara Stage can be watched in 4K ultra-high-definition for the first time ever.

The dedicated app also launches, featuring a “multi-view” function that lets viewers watch up to four stages at once, as well as an artist recommendation feature powered by Google Gemini technology—maximizing convenience for viewers.

After solidifying its status by ranking No. 7 on the 2025 global festivals list, Coachella will carry the festival’s momentum forward with Week 2 performances from the 17th to the 19th, following the completion of Week 1 shows this weekend (10th–12th).