Coachella 2026 kicked off its first weekend in California’s desert with a sold-out crowd of around 125,000 fans per day and a stacked lineup across seven stages.

Justin Bieber made his long-awaited live comeback following his 2022 health-related tour break, while Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G joined him as headliners, with Karol G making history as the festival’s first Latina headliner.

The bill also featured major names like The Strokes, David Byrne, Addison Rae, Iggy Pop, Ethel Cain, and Labrinth, alongside surprise appearances and a few last-minute changes to the schedule.

With strong ticket demand for a second year running, Coachella 2026 balanced big pop moments, indie reunions like The xx, and unpredictable desert weather that added an extra twist to the weekend.