The wait is finally over. With less than 72 hours until the gates of the Empire Polo Club swing open, the Coachella 2026 set times have officially dropped, sending fans into a frenzy of schedule-planning and “clash” anxiety. This isn’t just any year; it’s the 25th-anniversary edition, and the lineup reflects a festival that has evolved from an indie underdog into a global cultural titan where electronic beats now command 45% of the stage.
Coachella 2026 Set Times and the Rise of the “Electronic Desert”
The Coachella 2026 set times reveal a heavy lean into dance music, but the traditional headlining slots remain firmly in the hands of pop and rock royalty. Friday belongs to the ethereal pop of Sabrina Carpenter, while Saturday sees a massive rock-to-pop pivot with The Strokes handing the baton to Justin Bieber. Sunday wraps with the “Bichota” herself, Karol G, signaling Coachella’s continued commitment to Latin music dominance.
However, the biggest shocker was the last-minute addition of Jack White. Instead of a main stage slot, White will ignite the Mojave Stage at 3:00 pm on Saturday—a move that feels like a deliberate nod to Coachella’s gritty, alternative roots. Meanwhile, the Coachella Stage will witness a technological milestone at midnight on Friday: Anyma presenting the world debut of ÆDEN, an audiovisual concept that promises to redefine the festival’s visual identity.
“Couchella” Reaches New Heights: 4K Streams & Multiview
If you aren’t making the trek to Indio, “Couchella” has never looked better. For the first time, YouTube will stream the Coachella Stage, Outdoor Theatre, and Sahara in stunning 4K. The livestream experience is expanding to seven stages, featuring a “Multiview” mode that allows fans to watch four performances simultaneously. This is a game-changer for those torn between Disclosure and Anyma or FKA twigs and Kaskade.
Navigating the 25th Anniversary Schedule
The 2026 layout offers a fascinating mix of nostalgia and future-facing acts. On Sunday, the Outdoor Theatre hosts legendary K-pop group BIGBANG, while the Quasar stage—Coachella’s newest destination for extended DJ sets—will feature a closing set from the iconic Fatboy Slim.
For those on the ground, the “Coachella Crunch Time” is real. Between the newly erected billboards in the desert and the frantic refreshing of the Coachella app, the energy is electric. Whether you’re catching The xx on Friday or witnessing Iggy Pop‘s raw energy on Sunday, this silver jubilee edition is shaping up to be one for the history books.
Friday, April 10, 2026
| Day | Artist (Highlight) | Stage | Set Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 10 | Sabrina Carpenter | Coachella Stage | 9:05 PM |
| Friday, April 10 | Anyma (ÆDEN Debut) | Coachella Stage | 12:00 AM |
| Saturday, April 11 | Jack White | Mojave Stage | 3:00 PM |
| Saturday, April 11 | The Strokes | Coachella Stage | 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, April 11 | Justin Bieber | Coachella Stage | 11:25 PM |
| Sunday, April 12 | Karol G | Coachella Stage | 9:55 PM |
| Sunday, April 12 | BIGBANG | Outdoor Theatre | 10:30 PM |
| Sunday, April 12 | Fatboy Slim | Quasar Stage | 8:00 PM |
Coachella Stage
4:15 pm – Record Safari
5:30 pm – Teddy Swims
7:00 pm – The xx
9:05 pm – Sabrina Carpenter
12:00 am – Anyma
Outdoor Theatre
2:50 pm – Tiffany Tyson
4:00 pm – Dabeull
5:20 pm – Lykke Li
6:40 pm – Dijon
8:05 pm – Turnstile
10:35 pm – Disclosure
Sonora
1:00 pm – Doom Dave
1:40 pm – Febuary
2:35 pm – Carolina Durante
3:40 pm – Wednesday
4:50 pm – Fleshwater
6:00 pm – The Two Lips
7:10 pm – Ninajirachi
8:25 pm – Cachirula & Loojan
10:00 pm – Hot Mulligan
11:50 pm – Not for Radio
Gobi
2:15 pm – Cahuilla Bird Singers and Dancers
2:55 pm – Bob Baker Marionettes
4:00 pm – Newdad
5:10 pm – Joyce Manor
6:15 pm – Cmat
7:20 pm – Fakemink
8:25 pm – Holly Humberstone
9:50 pm – Joost
11:05 pm – Creepy Nuts
Mojave
2:00 pm – Novasoul
3:00 pm – Slayyyter
4:15 pm – Bini
5:30 pm – Central Cee
6:45 pm – Devo
8:10 pm – Moby
10:35 pm – Ethel Cain
11:55 pm – Blood Orange
Sahara
2:30 pm – Massio
3:45 pm – Youna
4:50 pm – Hugel
6:15 pm – Marlon Hoffstadt
8:00 pm – Katseye
9:15 pm – Levity
10:50 pm – Swae Lee
12:05 pm – Sexyy Red (12:05, Sahara)
Yuma
1:00 pm – Sahar Z
1:45 pm – Jessica Brankka
2:45 pm – Arodes
3:45 pm – Groove Armada
4:45 pm – Rossi. x Chloé Caillet
6:00 pm – Kettama
7:15 pm – Prospa
8:30 pm – Max Dean x Luke Dean
9:45 pm – Max Styler
11:15 pm – Gordo
Quasar
5:00 pm – Tiga
7:00 pm – Deep Dish
9:00 pm – Pawsa
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Coachella Stage
4:15 pm – Jaqck Glam
5:30 pm – Addison Rae
7:00 pm – GIVEON
9:00 pm – The Strokes
11:25 pm – Justin Bieber
Outdoor Theater
2:40 pm – Blondshell
3:55 pm – Los Hermanos Flores
5:10 pm – Alex G
7:05 pm – Sombr
8:30 pm – Labrinth
10:20 pm – David Byrne
Sonora
1:00 pm – Triste Juventud
2:00 pm – Die Spitz
3:10 pm – Freak Slug
4:20 pm – Ecca Vandal
5:30 pm – Ceremony
6:40 pm – rusowsky
7:50 pm – 54 Ultra
9:45 pm – Mind Enterprises
Gobi
2:05 pm – Noga Erez
4:05 pm – WHATMORE
5:10 pm – Luísa Sonza
6:15 pm – Geese
7:50 pm – Davido
9:00 pm – BIA
10:10 pm – Morat
Mojave
3:00 pm – Jack White
4:30 pm – Fujii Kaze
5:50 pm – Royel Otis
7:30 pm – Taemin
8:55 pm – PinkPantheress
10:05 pm – Interpol
Sahara
2:00 pm – Seek-One
2:50 pm – TEED
4:00 pm – Zulan
5:00 pm – Hamdi
6:15 pm – ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U
8:00 pm – Nine Inch Noize
9:10 pm – Rezz
10:30 pm – Adriatique
11:55 pm – Worship
Yuma
1:00 pm – Yamagucci
2:00 pm – Genesi
3:00 pm – Riordan
4:15 pm – Mahmut Orhan
5:30 pm – Ben Sterling
6:45 pm – Sosa
8:15 pm – Bedouin
9:45 pm – Boys Noize
11:00 pm – Armin Van Buuren x Adam Beyer
Quasar
5:00 pm – Joezi
7:00 pm – Afrojack x Shimza
9:00 pm – David Guetta
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Coachella Stage
2:45 pm – Gabe Real
3:40 pm – Tijuana Panthers
4:45 pm – Wet Leg
6:10 pm – Major Lazer
7:50 pm – Young Thug
9:55 pm – Karol G
Outdoor Theatre
3:00 pm – Juicewon
4:00 pm – Gigi Perez
5:15 pm – Clipse
6:45 pm – Foster the People
8:40 pm – Laufey
10:30 pm – Bigbang
Sonora
1:00 pm – Panda & Chok
2:00 pm – Glitterer
3:10 pm – Model/Actriz
4:20 pm – Jane Remover
5:30 pm – Los Retros
6:40 pm – Røz
8:00 pm – Drain
9:10 pm – French Police
Gobi
2:05 pm – Flowerovlove
3:00 pm – The Chats
4:05 – Cobrah
5:15 pm – Oklou
6:30 pm – Black Flag
7:45 pm – Tomora
9:05 pm – The Rapture
Mojave
2:30 pm – Wyldeflower
3:15 pm – Samia
4:25 pm – Little Simz
5:35 pm – Suicidal Tendencies
7:10 pm – Iggy Pop
8:45 pm – FKA twigs
Sahara
2:30 pm – Loboman
3:35 pm – Girl Math (Vnssa X Nala)
4:45 pm – Bunt.
6:10 pm – Duke Dumont
7:25 pm – Mochakk
9:05 pm – Subtronics
10:45 pm – Kaskade
Yuma
1:00 pm – Le Yora
2:00 pm – Azzecca
3:00 pm – &Friends
4:15 pm – Mëstiza
5:30 pm – Carlita x Josh Baker
7:00 pm – Röyksopp
8:30 pm – WhoMadeWho
10:00 pm – Green Velvet x Aybbo
Quasar
4:00 pm – Jazzy
6:00 pm – Joy (Anonymous)
8:00 pm – Fatboy Slim

