The lineup for Coachella 2026 has just been announced, and let’s just say it’s a big year for the annual music festival. Held annually in the Coachella desert, the festival is one of the world’s most anticipated music events. Next year’s edition is set to take place across two weekends in April (per Coachella customs): 10–12 and 17–19 April 2026.
Last year in the desert, we saw major star power from Asia. Jennie and Lisa from Blackpink performed powerful individual sets, while Enhypen, XG and Beabadoobee showed the world the sheer force of Asian talent. The lineups of previous years were nothing to turn your nose up at but the 2026 iteration promises to bring even more acts to the global stage. Ahead, discover the top acts to catch at next year’s Coachella Music Festival, and register soon—passes will be available for pre-order on 19 September.
BigBang
The boys are officially back! Legendary second-generation K-pop boy band BigBang is set to take the stage at Coachella 2026. True VIPs (as BigBang fans are termed) know that 2026 marks 20 years since the group’s debut, so we’re expecting an unforgettable set. If you’re flying up for the festival, don’t forget to memorise the lyrics to Fantastic Baby and Bang Bang Bang. It’s time to party, OG K-pop style.
Taemin
Another K-pop veteran that’s set to perform at Coachella 2026 is Taemin. The Korean solo artist and SHINee member has been having quite the comeback in recent years. Just this year, we spotted him at Waterbomb Singapore, where he took the stage alongside fellow SHINee member Min Ho. But as we all know, the energy at Coachella is explosive. Pair that with Taemin’s electric dance moves and you’re set for a wicked good time.
Katseye
Katseye is the group that never sleeps. The global girl group, who first shot to fame through Netflix’s documentary Pop Star Academy: Katseye, has been unveiled as part of the Coachella 2026 lineup as well. After a wildly successful year—Gnarly, Gabriela and their first VMA win—the sextet adds Coachella to their slate of music festival stages. After their sets at Lollapalooza Chicago and Summer Sonic in Japan earlier this year, you better gear up, Eyekons.
Justin Bieber
Your 16-year-old self is calling. She wants you to know that Justin Bieber is headlining Coachella 2026. Following the release of Swag (and Swag II) this year, it seems Bieber is ready to dive back into music. The Canadian pop star had been quiet on the record front for a couple of years but with his set at Coachella 2026, Beliebers (remember that?) are excited to see him command the stage again. Come ready to sing your heart out, we promise it’s going to be a night you won’t soon forget.
Laufey
Who says jazz doesn’t belong at a festival? Not Laufey. The Icelandic-Chinese singer is bringing her Lover Girl energy to Coachella 2026. After the release of A Matter Of Time earlier this year, Laufey has played her way back into our hearts, and we can’t wait to see her shine on the Coachella stage. And maybe, just maybe, we’ll get a sneak peek of Junia (Laufey’s stylish twin sister) on stage again.
Sabrina Carpenter
Real Sabrina Carpenter fans will remember how Coachella 2024 changed the course of the artist’s career. That year, Carpenter announced the release of her hit summer track Espresso just days prior, before performing it live in the desert. The rest, as they say, is history. Now, for Coachella 2026, the Manchild singer will be back—this time as a headlining act.
PinkPantheress
British singer-songwriter PinkPantheress, famed for her hit Boy’s A Liar, has also been announced as a performer at Coachella 2026. If you haven’t heard, the singer is hot off her first-ever NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert, where she played Illegal, Girl Like Me and Break It Off. And if that stripped-back performance was any indication, her live set at Coachella is about to change the way you listen to her synth tracks.
Fujii Kaze
Fujii Kaze is proof that dreams do come true. From his humble beginnings posting piano covers on Youtube to his full-fledged career now, the Japanese singer-songwriter has come a long way. The Shinunoga E-Wa singer is set to bring his electone sensibilities to the Coachella 2026 stage for the first time.
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