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Coachella 2026 delivers a dazzling display of celebrity-packed performances and high-fashion festival style.Indio TodaySabrina Carpenter delivered a star-studded headlining debut at Coachella 2026, transforming the main stage into ‘Sabrinawood’ with 20 songs and surprise cameos from Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell and Samuel L. Jackson. Justin Bieber will take the stage tonight as the festival’s top billed performer for the first time.
Why it matters
Coachella 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the acclaimed music festival, with history-making headliners, highly anticipated returns, and buzzworthy debuts from both established and up-and-coming artists.
The details
Carpenter’s cinematic Old Hollywood-themed set featured a towering ‘Sabrinawood’ sign, a dramatic monologue from Sarandon, and appearances from Ferrell and Jackson. The pop star powered through hits like ‘Espresso’ and ‘Manchild,’ closing with ‘Tears’ as she exited the stage in a car. Tonight, Justin Bieber will make his Coachella headlining debut, while other highlights include the Strokes, Giveon, and Rezz.
- Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining set took place on Friday, April 10.
- Justin Bieber is scheduled to headline the Coachella Stage tonight, April 11, at 11:25 p.m. PT.
The players
Sabrina Carpenter
A pop star who delivered a cinematic, Old Hollywood-themed headlining debut at Coachella 2026, transforming the main stage into ‘Sabrinawood’ with 20 songs and surprise celebrity cameos.
Justin Bieber
A Canadian pop star who is making his Coachella headlining debut tonight, April 11, at 11:25 p.m. PT.
Susan Sarandon
An Oscar-winning actress who appeared midway through Carpenter’s set in a vintage car to deliver a nearly seven-minute dramatic monologue as an older version of the pop star.
Will Ferrell
A comedian who made a cameo appearance during Carpenter’s Coachella headlining set.
Samuel L. Jackson
An acclaimed actor who also made a surprise cameo during Carpenter’s Coachella performance.
What they’re saying
“It’s the most ambitious show I’ve ever done. It’s probably the most time I’ve ever had to actually just sit down and talk about a show as I’m building it.”
— Sabrina Carpenter
What’s next
Justin Bieber’s highly anticipated Coachella headlining debut is set for tonight, April 11, at 11:25 p.m. PT on the Coachella Stage.
The takeaway
Coachella 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the acclaimed music festival, with history-making headliners, highly anticipated returns, and buzzworthy debuts that are captivating audiences and pushing the boundaries of live performance.
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