Overview:
Coachella 2026 has officially delivered its lineup, and it’s stacked. Headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G top a diverse roster including Nine Inch Noize, The XX, The Strokes, BIGBANG, Taemin (if confirmed), and many more across pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic. We dive into when & where the festival happens, how much tickets cost, when they go on sale, what to expect, plus tips to make the most of the experience. Also: Instagram tags for many artists to follow & tag in your posts.
Coachella 2026: Lineup Highlights
- Headliners: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G
- Notable acts & surprise collaborations: Nine Inch Noize (Nine Inch Nails + Boys Noize), The XX, The Strokes, Young Thug, FKA Twigs, David Byrne, Interpol, BIGBANG, Taemin
- Special shows: Anyma presents Æden; a “Kid A Mnesia” Radiohead project teased
Dates & Location
- Dates: Two weekends — April 10-12 & April 17-19, 2026
- Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California — in the Coachella Valley
Tickets: Pricing & Sales Info
| Type | Weekend 1 Pricing | Weekend 2 Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | starts at US$649 | starts at US$549 |
| GA + 3-Day Shuttle | ~$779 | ~$679 |
| VIP | ~$1,299 | ~$1,199 |
- Sale date: Tickets go on sale Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
- Loyalty presale: Thursday, September 18 at 11 a.m. PT
- Other ticket rules: Eight pass limit per weekend, kids under 5 are free, no RV camping or parking
Instagram Tags for Artists
If you’re planning to share your Coachella 2026 moments on social, here are the official artist Instagram handles you can tag: (Make sure to follow them – a lot of time they will do free give-a-ways to their fans via their social media profiles)
- @sabrinacarpenter
- @justinbieber
- @karolg
- @thexx
- @nineinchnails
- @boysnoizeofficial
- @thestrokes
- @thuggerthugger1
- @fkatwigs
- @bigbang_official
Tips for Planning & Getting Tickets
- Buy early: Prices rise fast.
- Use loyalty access if you attended in 2024 or 2025.
- Plan your travel & stay — hotels near Indio sell out quickly.
- Watch the livestream if you can’t make it — Coachella streams via YouTube.
Frequently Asked
- When & where is Coachella 2026? April 10-12 & April 17-19, at Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA.
- How much do tickets cost? GA starts at ~$649 (Weekend 1) / ~$549 (Weekend 2).
- How to get tickets early? Loyalty presale begins September 18; general sale September 19.
Sources
- Pitchfork – Coachella 2026 lineup
- EW – Headliner details
- Desert Sun – Ticket prices & sales
- Timeout – Ticket breakdown
- Wikipedia – Coachella 2026 overview
