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Coachella 2026: Sold-Out Festival Features Karol G as First Latina Headliner

4/9/2026

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Summary

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Coachella 2026 will take place over two weekends from April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
The festival is sold out.
Fans can stream performances on YouTube from seven stages, with 4K coverage on select stages, and 45% of acts in the dance/electronic genre.
Karol G becomes the first Latina headliner.
Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber make their Coachella debuts.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival took place on October 9-10, 1999, attracting 25,000 attendees. Co-founded by Paul Tollett and Rick Van Santen, it aimed to create a unique festival experience, contrasting with the chaos of Woodstock '99. Today, Coachella showcases diverse genres, with 45% of acts being electronic, and highlights inclusivity, exemplified by Karol G as the first Latina headliner.

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Story summary

Coachella 2026 will take place over two weekends from April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
The festival is sold out.
Fans can stream performances on YouTube from seven stages, with 4K coverage on select stages, and 45% of acts in the dance/electronic genre.
Karol G becomes the first Latina headliner.
Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber make their Coachella debuts.

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