Coachella 2026 Sells Out Within Days of Lineup Reveal

by Camila Curcio | Sep 22, 2025
Colorful flower installations and a vibrant crowd at Coachella with mountains in the background. Photo Source: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival via The Hollywood Reporter

Passes for Coachella 2026 are officially gone. Organizers announced Monday that both weekends of the desert mega-festival have sold out less than a week after the full lineup was revealed, underscoring once again the enduring demand for one of the world’s most influential live music events.

The festival will return to Indio, California, on April 10–12 and April 17–19, with a roster that reflects both mainstream star power and eclectic range. This year’s headliners are Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Justin Bieber, and Anyma with a mix that balances radio-dominant pop, global Latin music, and edm.

Carpenter, riding the momentum of her Man’s Best Friend album and recent Grammy win, will headline Friday nights. She is joined on the opening-day slate by acts including the xx, Disclosure, Ethel Cain, Teddy Swims, Devo, Central Cee, rapper Sexyy Red, and rising girl groups BINI and Katseye.

Saturday belongs to Justin Bieber, marking his long-awaited return to a U.S. stage. His Coachella booking comes after years out of the spotlight, and the pop star reportedly negotiated the slot without the use of an agent. As Rolling Stone reported, a source familiar with the talks said Bieber worked directly with Goldenvoice, the festival’s promoter, to secure a seven-figure deal. “His 2026 Coachella performance won’t just be a headlining set, but a once-in-a-generation spectacle,” the source added. His last major U.S. performance was during his Justice World Tour in 2022.

The Saturday lineup also features a mix of unexpected names: Addison Rae, Tems collaborator Sombr, Talking Heads legend David Byrne, and UK alt-pop singer PinkPantheress.

On Sunday, Karol G will make history as the first Latina artist to headline Coachella, following in the footsteps of Bad Bunny, who became the first Latino headliner in 2023. The Colombian superstar’s set caps the festival alongside electronic innovator Anyma. Other Sunday performers include Young Thug, Kaskade, Laufey, Iggy Pop, FKA Twigs, and more.

The headlining slot represents a milestone for Karol G, whose career has scaled global heights in recent years. Her presence at Coachella reflects the festival’s gradual push toward more diverse headliners. With Bad Bunny’s 2023 history-making performance still fresh, Karol G’s booking signifies a continued acknowledgment of Latin music’s global reach.

For Bieber, the slot functions as a comeback moment, while Anyma’s inclusion cements electronic music’s growing place at the festival’s top tier.

Despite ticket prices steadily rising every year and competition from newer festivals across the globe, Coachella continues to sell out with remarkable speed. Organizers confirmed that both weekends sold out in under a week, a benchmark the festival has consistently hit in recent years. Fans who missed out can still sign up for two official waitlists, though entry is far from guaranteed.

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Camila Curcio
Camila Curcio
Camila studied Entertainment Journalism at UCLA and is the founder of a clothing brand inspired by music festivals and youth culture. Her YouTube channel, Cami's Playlist, focuses on concerts and music history. With experience in branding, marketing, and content creation, her work has taken her to festivals around the world, shaping her unique voice in digital media and fashion.

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