Coachella 2026 lineup, dates, ticket prices, on-sale times

TL;DR:

Headliners are Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.
Festival dates: April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026, in Indio, California.
General on sale starts Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m. PT, with an Amex presale Thursday, September 18 at 11 a.m. PT.
GA from $649 W1 and $549 W2, VIP from $1,299 W1 and $1,199 W2. Fees included,
New for 2026: Group car camping, plus a loyalty early-access window for 2024/2025 buyers.

The Coachella 2026 lineup arrived earlier than usual, and it is stacked. On September 15, 2025, organizers named Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G as headliners for both festival weekends. The event returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026.

Tickets are about to move fast. General sales open Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m. Pacific. American Express cardholders get a presale Thursday, September 18 at 11 a.m. Pacific. For readers in India, that is 11:30 p.m. IST on both dates.

What was announced today

Sabrina Carpenter will headline Fridays, Justin Bieber Saturdays, and Karol G Sundays across both weekends, according to the festival poster and multiple outlets that reviewed the announcement. ABC7, Pitchfork, and the Los Angeles Times each confirm the trio at the top of the bill.

Beyond the headliners, the poster lists The Strokes, Nine Inch Noize, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, Young Thug, FKA twigs, Disclosure, The xx, PinkPantheress, Lykke Li, Moby, Addison Rae, and more. Outlets also highlight KATSEYE, Turnstile, Teddy Swims, and Ethel Cain among dozens of additions.

Key dates and on-sale windows

Amex presale: Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. PT. Card required. Limited inventory.
General on sale: Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. PT. Registration recommended. The festival suggests Weekend 2 for better availability.
Festival weekends: April 10–12 and April 17–19, 2026, same lineup both weekends.

Loyalty early access

If you bought or registered a wristband in 2024 or 2025, you can join the loyalty sale at 11 a.m. PT on September 18 using the same email.

Ticket prices and fees

Coachella lists all-in pricing for 2026, with service fees included in the sticker price.

GA: Starting at $649 for Weekend 1, $549 for Weekend 2.
GA + 3-day shuttle: From $779 W1, $679 W2.
GA 4-pack: $639 W1 and $539 W2, per pass.
VIP: From $1,299 W1 and $1,199 W2.
Shuttle pass: $150.
Prices can rise as tiers sell out. Taxes and shipping are added at checkout.

The Los Angeles Times’ pricing snapshot matches the official ranges and notes a small discount on GA four-packs.

Lineup highlights and context

Carpenter’s rise from a 2024 debut to 2026 headliner caps a run fueled by hit albums. Bieber’s booking marks his first Coachella headlining set after several guest cameos in past years. Karol G returns after a breakthrough 2022 appearance and a new album cycle. Pitchfork’s breakdown also flags The xx’s return to Indio and a Radiohead “Kid A Mnesia” bunker debut teased on the poster bottom line.

Local coverage in Southern California underscores how early this lineup arrived compared with recent years, when Coachella often revealed the poster in November or January.

What’s new for 2026

Group car camping lets you buy 10–20 spots together so friends can arrive at different times and still camp as a block. The festival has published rules, sizes, and pricing for the new option.
Payment plans start at $49 down with a flat $50 plan fee, spreading payments through February 2026. No interest.
Fees included in listed pass prices, a California update the site calls out.

How to boost your odds of getting passes

Register now, log in early. Create or update your AXS FanAccount and save your payment method. Sign in 15 minutes before the drop.
Target Weekend 2 first. The site explicitly says it offers your best chance at passes.
Use multiple devices and connections. Stay within the per-order limits and avoid duplicate cancellations.
Consider GA + Shuttle. It can be cheaper than rideshare over three days and reduces entry time.
Have backup picks. If GA sells through, try GA 4-pack, then VIP, then hotel packages via Valley Music Travel.

Travel and lodging quick guide

Where: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California.
Getting there: Official shuttles run from regional hubs and partner hotels. Book early to secure your stop.
Camping: Standard car camping totals $160 for the weekend before local taxes, with upgraded powered and preferred options available. Group car camping matches the per-spot rate but requires a 10-spot minimum.
Hotels and bundles: Official hotel packages, including shuttle passes, are already on sale via Valley Music Travel.

Key dates checklist

Milestone	Date and time	Notes
Amex presale	Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 11 a.m. PT (11:30 p.m. IST)	Amex card required. Limited supply.
Loyalty early access	Thu, Sep 18, 2025, 11 a.m. PT	2024/2025 buyers or registered wristbands only.
General on sale	Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 11 a.m. PT (11:30 p.m. IST)	Register beforehand for best shot.
Weekend 1	Apr 10–12, 2026	Same lineup both weekends.
Weekend 2	Apr 17–19, 2026	Often better availability.

Why it matters

Coachella is still the bellwether for festival trends. Early confirmation of pop, Latin, rock, and electronic stars, plus transparent pricing and new group camping, gives fans more time to plan and budget. That means fewer surprises at checkout and better odds of getting the weekend you want.

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