Coachella 2026: Justin Bieber’s Major Comeback and Pop Powerhouses Headline the Desert

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has returned to Indio, California, for 2026, delivering a high-stakes lineup defined by massive pop returns and long-awaited reunions. With two sold-out weekends scheduled for April 10-12 and April 17-19, the festival is hosting approximately 125,000 music lovers daily across seven stages ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/10/coachella-2026-justin-bieber-sabrina-carpenter-karol-g))

The 2026 edition is anchored by three global superstars: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G ([ABC News](https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/justin-bieber-sabrina-carpenter-headline-coachella-2026-lineup/story?id=125616596))

• Friday, April 10: Sabrina Carpenter kicks off the festivities with a 9:05 p.m. Set on the Coachella Stage ([Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2026-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/))

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• Saturday, April 11: Justin Bieber takes the stage at 11:25 p.m. ([Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2026-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/))

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• Sunday, April 12: Colombian star Karol G closes out the weekend ([ABC News](https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/justin-bieber-sabrina-carpenter-headline-coachella-2026-lineup/story?id=125616596))

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For many fans, the centerpiece of the 2026 festival is Justin Bieber’s major live performance comeback. This marks Bieber’s most significant stage appearance since he was forced to abandon his 2022 tour due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused partial facial paralysis ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/10/coachella-2026-justin-bieber-sabrina-carpenter-karol-g))

. After admitting that the prospect of touring again felt “super daunting,” Bieber used Twitch to signal his readiness, promising fans a highly inspired show for his desert return.

Weekend One: Key Set Times and Standout Acts

Beyond the headliners, the first weekend features a dense schedule of alternative and electronic heavyweights. One of the most anticipated sets is from The xx, who are performing their first major festival in eight years ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/10/coachella-2026-justin-bieber-sabrina-carpenter-karol-g))

• Anyma: Friday midnight set on the Coachella Stage ([Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2026-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/))

  

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• The Strokes: Saturday at 9:00 p.m. On the Coachella Stage ([Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2026-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/))

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• Jack White: A new addition to the lineup, opening the Mojave Stage on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ([Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2026-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/))

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• Disclosure: Friday at 10:35 p.m. At the Outdoor Theatre ([Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/news/coachella-2026-lineup-and-schedule-all-the-set-times-you-need-to-know/))

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The 2026 lineup continues Coachella’s tradition of genre-crossing, featuring a mix of indie, hip-hop, and global pop. Other artists scheduled to perform include David Byrne, Addison Rae, Moby, Ethel Cain, Labrinth, and Young Thug ([The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/10/coachella-2026-justin-bieber-sabrina-carpenter-karol-g))

. The roster also includes Katseye, Interpol, Kaskade, Big Bang, and Laufey ([ABC News](https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/justin-bieber-sabrina-carpenter-headline-coachella-2026-lineup/story?id=125616596))