Coachella’s sold-out event is set to wrap up this weekend, with more than 150 performers like Disclosure, Teddy Swims, Pink Pantheress, Justin Bieber and Karol G among the top attractions. Expect more viral moments like Bieber’s nostalgic YouTube video set and surprise guest artists.
Around 125,000 music fans are estimated to be at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, during the music festival, which spans two weekends: Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 and Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19.
All is not lost if you missed out on a $550 ticket. Here’s our guide to watching your favorite acts from the comfort of your home on YouTube, without the hassle of annoying influencers, Coachella Cough and exorbitantly priced food and water.
Who is headlining Coachella 2026?
There’s a definite pop flavor to this year’s main acts performing at the Empire Polo Club. Sabrina Carpenter tops the bill both Fridays, marking the second time the singer has performed at the festival. She debuted her smash hit Espresso at Coachella on the same day it was released, back in 2024.
Justin Bieber headlines both Saturdays, marking the Canadian singer’s first full-length performance since he was forced to cancel a world tour four years ago due to health concerns. Bieber’s set is likely to keep drawing from his Swag albums, along with past runs for Justice and Believe.
Both weekends will close out with a reggaeton party, with Grammy-winning global star Karol G headlining on each Sunday. The Colombian star, who will be making her second Coachella appearance, is the first Latina to headline the iconic festival.
Who else is performing at Coachella this year?
Arguably one of the most anticipated performances has come from Young Thug, with the Atlanta rapper making his first major festival appearance since the conclusion of his high-profile legal battle. He’s due to debut tracks from his brand-new album that’s titled DBC (Day Before Coachella).
Pusha T and Malice’s recent reunification as Clipse will continue with a slot on Sunday, while DJ Snake is among the superstar DJs getting the Quasar stage jumping.
While it’s fair to say the festival isn’t quite the alternative music-focused event it once was, there’s no shortage of guitar-orientated acts hitting the stages in Indio, including some big names making high-profile comebacks. New York indie stars The Strokes will play new tracks from their soon-to-be-released album, Reality Awaits, while The xx make their live US return after almost a decade away.
Veteran stars Iggy Pop and David Byrne are playing both weekends, with Byrne at the Outdoor Theatre and Iggy set to appear on the Mojave stage.
Elsewhere, there’s major girl-band energy from BINI, with the eight-piece group set to become the first Filipino act to play the festival. Meanwhile Katseye will be making one of their first appearances since the departures of band members Hybe and Geffen.
How to stream Coachella 2026 for free
The great news for music fans is that YouTube will once again be broadcasting this year’s festival live around the world for free. The streaming platform will be showing performances from seven of the festival’s stages simultaneously, allowing viewers to flick between acts as they happen.
Head to YouTube’s dedicated Coachella channel, or dock yourself at one of the stages listed here to watch:
What’s new with YouTube’s coverage for Coachella 2026
The great news for those watching on a large screen TV at home is that this year’s coverage of the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre and the Sahara Stage will be livestreamed in 4K for the first time, while a multiview option will let you watch up to four stages at once while letting you switch between audio feeds.
Dance music fans be able to watch the Quasar stage in both horizontal and vertical formats, with the vertical feed set to be shot on a Google Pixel handset. This year also sees the introduction of Coachella TV, a 24/7 YouTube feed that features both past performances from the festival as well as highlights from this year’s event.
You can find a full schedule for Coachella 2026 here, and you can also choose to download the official Coachella Livestream app for Android or iOS to plan your schedule and receive alerts and reminders for stage times.
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