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Coachella 2026: Bieber Headlines, Karol G Makes History

9/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Coachella 2026 is scheduled for April 10-12 and April 17-19 in Indio, California, featuring headliners Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G.
This will be Bieber's first solo headlining performance, and Karol G will be the first Latina artist to close the festival.
The lineup includes artists like The xx, FKA Twigs, Young Thug, and Radiohead's Kid A Mnesia.
Presale tickets go on sale September 18, 2025, with general sales starting September 19 at around $499.
Some fans express disappointment, feeling the lineup lacks excitement for Coachella's 25th anniversary.

History

Historical Context

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, co-founded in 1999, emerged from a 1993 Pearl Jam concert that demonstrated the venue's potential. By 2001, it attracted over 40,000 attendees, evolving into a cultural icon. The 2026 festival will feature Karol G as the first Latina headliner, reflecting ongoing efforts for diversity amid rising ticket prices, now around $499.

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Story summary

Coachella 2026 is scheduled for April 10-12 and April 17-19 in Indio, California, featuring headliners Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G.
This will be Bieber's first solo headlining performance, and Karol G will be the first Latina artist to close the festival.
The lineup includes artists like The xx, FKA Twigs, Young Thug, and Radiohead's Kid A Mnesia.
Presale tickets go on sale September 18, 2025, with general sales starting September 19 at around $499.
Some fans express disappointment, feeling the lineup lacks excitement for Coachella's 25th anniversary.

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