Kacey Musgraves Added to Coachella W2 Schedule!

​The desert is calling once again. As the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival prepares for its second weekend (April 17–19), the 25th-anniversary celebrations are reaching a fever pitch. While Weekend 1 set a high bar with Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G, the second leg is bringing its own unique flavor—starting with a massive surprise addition that bridges the gap between country-pop and the “liminal space” of modern folk.

​The Return of the Space Cowboy

​The biggest headline of the Weekend 2 schedule drop is undoubtedly Kacey Musgraves. Stepping into the prestigious “surprise guest” slot—previously occupied by Jack White in Weekend 1—Musgraves is set to take over the Mojave Tent on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. This performance serves as the ultimate launchpad for her seventh studio album, Middle of Nowhere, arriving May 1. Fans are expecting a setlist that balances her Grammy-winning hits with live debuts of tracks like “Dry Spell.” Coming off a viral week where she parodied political AI images with a Dolly Parton “Christ figure,” Kacey’s return to Indio feels less like a standard festival set and more like a cultural victory lap.

​Electronic Dominance & The Redemption of Anyma

​While Musgraves provides the acoustic soul, the 2026 edition is officially the “Year of the Dance Floor.” Electronic music accounts for a staggering 45% of the lineup.

​The most anticipated moment for many will be Anyma’s ÆDEN. After high winds forced a heartbreaking cancellation during Weekend 1, the Italian visionary is slated to present the world premiere of his groundbreaking audio-visual show on the Coachella Stage this Friday.

​Key Lineup Changes & “Couchella” Upgrades

• ​The Quasar Expansion: New additions include LP Giobbi, Knock2, and RL Grime. Saturday will feature back-to-back sets with DJ Snake joining forces with Knock2, followed by a massive b2b with RL Grime and Flosstradamus.
• ​Rezz Withdrawal: Fans of the “Space Mom” will be saddened to hear that REZZ has canceled her Weekend 2 appearance due to health concerns. This has shifted set times in the Sahara tent, potentially giving headliner Justin Bieber an even larger unopposed audience.
• ​Livestream in 4K: For those watching from home, “Couchella” is getting a massive upgrade. YouTube will stream from seven stages simultaneously, with the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara available in Ultra HD 4K.