Coachella 2026 Lineup Leak: Beyoncé, Bad Bunny & Arctic Monkeys Headline

The Coachella 2026 lineup is finally official, and it’s a blockbuster that blends chart-topping pop, Latin power, indie favorites, and heritage icons at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California from April 10-12 and 17-19, 2026. Below is everything fans are searching for right now—headliners, full artist list, ticket tips, and festival updates—to help you plan your desert pilgrimage. Headline acts • Justin Bieber: After years of retirement rumors, Bieber returns for his first festival headlining set in nearly a decade, promising a career-spanning show with surprise guests. • Sabrina Carpenter: The “Espresso” star graduates from 2024’s sunset slot to top-line status, solidifying her pop ascension. • Karol G: The Colombian superstar makes history as Coachella’s first Latina solo headliner, bringing a reggaetón-heavy spectacle and all-female guest list. Other must-see performers • Anyma (live A/V show) • The Strokes • Charli XCX • Travis Scott • PinkPantheress • Green Day • Lady Gaga (special disco set) • Iggy Pop • Devo (farewell tour) • Ethel Cain • Wet Leg • Little Simz • Giveon • Alex G • Blood Orange • Dijon • Geese and dozens more across eight stages. The full poster is live on Coachella.com. Key dates & on-sale info • Advance sale: Sept 20 @ 11 a.m. PT (registration required) • General on-sale: Sept 27 @ 2 p.m. PT • Pass prices: GA $599+, GA + Shuttle $719+, VIP $1,399+, camping $149-$625. Payment plans start at $99 down. Travel & lodging tips • Book Palm Springs or Ontario (ONT) flights early; 2025 fares spiked 35 %. • Official shuttle routes now include Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix. • Resort-style Lake Eldorado tents and Safari Campground yurts sell out within minutes—set calendar alerts. What’s new for 2026 • Night-sky drone shows replace Sunday fireworks to reduce desert wildfire risk. • A 100-ft rotating “Mirrorball” stage by Es Devlin anchors the main field. • Expanded Sonora stage showcases Latin rock, corridos tumbados, and punk. • Wristbands feature NFC “Tap-&-Go” for merch drops and set-time notifications. Rumors still swirling • Beyoncé is tipped for a surprise guest slot during Gaga’s disco set. • A My Chemical Romance pop-up reunion is allegedly locked for Weekend 2. • Apple Vision Pro AR filters will stream select performances in spatial video. How to maximize your chances 1. Register for the advance sale and link a payment method in the Coachella AXS portal now. 2. Log in 15 minutes before the queue opens; avoid refreshing once placed. 3. If GA sells out, buy a Shuttle Combo—cheaper than VIP resale later. 4. Monitor Weekend 2 resale prices on the official Fan-to-Fan exchange; they historically drop 10-15 % the week before the festival. Why this lineup matters Coachella 2026 underscores pop’s global future: a bilingual bill, gender-balanced headliners, and legacy acts sharing prime slots with TikTok-era breakouts. Whether you’re chasing Justin Bieber’s comeback, Karol G’s record-setting moment, or discovering tomorrow’s cult heroes, the desert’s biggest party just raised the bar—again.