Pop singers Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, and reggaeton star Karol G will headline the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, the festival announced late Monday, Sept. 15. Karol G will make history as the first Latina to ever headline.
The desert music festival announced the list of artists slated to perform next year at Empire Polo Club for two weekends — April 10-12, 2026 and April 17-19, 2026 — rain or shine. Some standout names include Young Thug, The Strokes, KATSEYE, Radiohead, BIGBANG and Florida’s Ethel Cain.
Here’s what to know before tickets become available this week.
When is Coachella 2026?
The annual music festival returns next year for two weekends — April 10-12, 2026 and April 17-19, 2026.
Where is Coachella 2026?
The 2026 Coachella festival will be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, as always.
See Coachella 2026 headliners, complete lineup
The 2026 Coachella headliners announced late Monday, Sept. 15:
Friday, April 10, 17: Sabrina Carpenter
Saturday, April 11, 18: Justin Bieber
Sunday, April 12, 19: Karol G
Who is Ethel Cain, artist born in Tallahassee and raised in Perry, Florida?
Ethel Cain performs during Hinterland Music Festival on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 in St. Charles.
Ethel Cain is the stage name for 27-year-old Hayden Silas Anhedönia, according to Strike Magazine. She was born on March 24, 1998 in Tallahassee and was raised in Perry, Florida.
Known for her raw lyrics and haunting vocals, Cain is an alternative and indie-rock artist with hints of gospel and Southern gothic aesthetic. Before releasing her 2025 album, Cain recently collaborated with fellow indie darling, Florence and the Machine, and headlined various festivals across the globe.
How old do you have to be to go to Coachella?
Coachella is open to all ages, according to the festival’s official website. Children age 5 and under are free for general admission.
How much does a Coachella ticket cost? See festival passes
Passes go on sale Friday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. PT./2 p.m. ET.
General Admission
Weekend 1 tickets start at $649, while weekend 2 start at $549.
General Admission + 3-day shuttle
Weekend 1 tickets start at $779, while weekend 2 start at $679.
General Admission 4-pack (Includes 4 GA passes at price shown x 4)
Weekend 1 tickets start at $639, while weekend 2 start at $539.
VIP
Weekend 1 tickets start at $1,299, while weekend 2 start at $1,199.
When is Coachella presale?
2024/2025 purchasers and/or attendees get early access starting Thursday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. PT./2 p.m. ET. To access the loyalty sale, attendees can register with the same email used to purchase or register a wristband in 2024 or 2025.
Amex Coachella 2026 Presale Passes are also available Sept. 18 for American Express Card Members, while supplies last.
Does Coachella sell one day tickets?
No, single day passes are not available for Coachella 2026 festival.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Coachella 2026: Ethel Cain makes lineup with Karol G, Justin Bieber
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