Latest News About Coachella

Coachella 2026 is underway, with the festival running April 10–12 and April 17–19 and livestreaming on YouTube across both weekends. Recent coverage highlights Sabrina Carpenter’s headline set, Justin Bieber’s divisive performance, and Karol G making history as the first Latina woman to headline the festival.[2][4][6]

What’s happening

The official Coachella site says fans can watch performances live from seven stages during both weekends, and the 2026 lineup page confirms the April dates and app-based set-time planning. Recent entertainment coverage also points to major celebrity sightings and strong social-media buzz around this year’s performances.[5][6][7][2]

Notable headlines

• Sabrina Carpenter is a major 2026 headliner, and coverage says her set drew a lot of attention.[4][5]
• Justin Bieber’s headlining performance has been described as polarizing, with some fans criticizing the show while others defended it.[10][2]
• Karol G’s headlining set is being described as historic because she became the first Latina woman to headline Coachella.[2]
• The festival is also drawing attention for surprise appearances and celebrity cameos.[5][2]

Where to follow it

The official festival site is promoting the YouTube livestream and the lineup page for set times and artist planning. If you want, I can also give you a tighter “today’s Coachella headlines” roundup or a list of the biggest performances so far.[3][7][4][2][5]