The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a large annual multi-day music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley desert. Known simply as “Coachella,” it’s one of the world’s most influential and commercially significant music festivals, blending major headliners with cutting-edge acts and large-scale art installations.

🎵 What Is Coachella?

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a large-scale annual music and arts festival known for its diverse lineup spanning genres — from pop to rock, hip-hop, EDM, and more — alongside immersive art installations and cultural experiences. It takes place in the desert at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, USA.

📅 2026 Dates & Location

• Weekend 1: April 10–12, 2026
• Weekend 2: April 17–19, 2026
• Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California, United States

(The festival spans two consecutive weekends with the same lineup each weekend.)

🎤 Main Headliners & Lineup Highlights

The 2026 edition, marking the 25th anniversary of Coachella, features a star-studded and culturally diverse lineup. Major headliners include:

🌟 Headliners

• Sabrina Carpenter – Pop singer-songwriter
• Justin Bieber – Global pop icon
• Karol G – Colombian superstar (first Latina headliner at Coachella)

🎶 Other Notable Acts

Alongside the headliners, dozens of artists appear across multiple stages (Coachella, Sahara, Mojave, Outdoor Theatre, Sonora, Gobi, Yuma, etc.), including:

• The xx
• Young Thug
• FKA twigs
• The Strokes
• Jack White
• Central Cee
• David Guetta
• Kaskade
  …and hundreds more blending genres from rap and rock to electronic and indie.

There are also international and emerging performers — for example, Spanish artists at various stages — showcasing the festival’s global reach.

📺 Livestream & Access

• Official Live Coverage: Coachella 2026 is livestreamed on YouTube, with sets scheduled for both weekends.
• You can watch most major performances from home via the Coachella YouTube channel.

🎨 Art & Installations

Coachella isn’t just music — they also feature large-scale art projects and interactive installations. For 2026, new works (like a sunset-colored inflatable maze by Dutch artist Sabine Marcelis) offer immersive visual experiences for attendees.

🎟️ Tickets & Tips

• The festival traditionally offers General Admission (GA), VIP, shuttle, and camping passes.
• 2026 passes sold out quickly, and additional availability is handled via official waitlists and resale options.
• Tickets often include payment plan options and exclusive passes for American Express card members.

📌 Note: Passes are valid only for the weekend purchased — separate orders are needed for both weekends.

📍 Festival Culture

Coachella remains a major global cultural moment, blending music, art, fashion, celebrity appearances, and social media influence — attracting hundreds of thousands of fans, creators, and trendsetters each year.