Coachella 2026 set times have just dropped, revealing exactly when Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G take the stage. The first weekend runs April 10-12 in Indio. Here’s your complete festival schedule.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Sabrina Carpenter: Friday April 10, performs 9:05 p.m. on Coachella Stage
- Justin Bieber: Saturday April 11, takes stage at 11:25 p.m. on Coachella Stage
- Karol G: Sunday April 12, closes festival at 9:55 p.m. on Coachella Stage
- YouTube Livestream: Free streaming begins 4 p.m. PT daily starting April 10
Sabrina Carpenter Headline Kicks Off Friday Night
Sabrina Carpenter opens the first weekend headlining lineup on Friday, April 10 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. The 9:05 p.m. set on the main Coachella Stage makes her return to the festival after previous performances. Her performance runs until 10:35 p.m., followed immediately by electronic artist Anyma at midnight. The xx, Teddy Swims, and Record Safari fill out the day’s earlier slots.
Friday features eight stages with over 100 performers spanning multiple genres. The main stage opens at 4:15 p.m. with early sets continuing through sunrise. Disclosure dominates the Outdoor Theatre from 10:35 p.m. to 11:50 p.m., while the Mojave stage hosts Moby and Blood Orange in prime evening slots.
Jack White Surprise Addition Highlights Saturday Program
Jack White received last-minute addition status for a 3 p.m. performance on Saturday at the Mojave Stage, surprising fans who weren’t expecting the legendary rocker. Saturday dominates with heavyweight acts like The Strokes (9 p.m.), who perform just before Justin Bieber takes over at 11:25 p.m. The evening lineup creates incredible back-to-back momentum. Addison Rae performs at 5:30 p.m., while Giveon connects early evening into late night.
The Sahara tent hosts electronic titans including REZZ, Adriatique, plus Armin Van Buuren x Adam Beyer closing at 11 p.m. The Yuma stage runs continuously from 1 p.m. until past midnight, featuring deep house and techno specialists throughout the day.
Complete Set Times Schedule by Stage
The festival operates eight main stages simultaneously, requiring strategic planning for attendees. Friday features Record Safari starting at 4:15 p.m. on the Coachella Stage, with activity extending to 12:55 a.m. Sunday morning. Saturday follows identical timing patterns, opening at 4:15 p.m. with Jaqck Glam on the main stage. Sunday opens earlier at 2:45 p.m. with Gabe Real, concluding with Karol G‘s headlining set at 9:55 p.m.
| Day | Headliner | Performance Time | Stage |
| Friday, April 10 | Sabrina Carpenter | 9:05 p.m. | Coachella |
| Saturday, April 11 | Justin Bieber | 11:25 p.m. | Coachella |
| Sunday, April 12 | Karol G | 9:55 p.m. | Coachella |
“Head to the Coachella channel on YouTube starting at 4pm PDT on Friday, April 10 through Sunday night. The festival will once again be streaming basically all of the sets from seven of the main stages after 4pm, plus a vertical YouTube Shorts feed.”
— Time Out Los Angeles, Festival Coverage
Karol G Closes Sunday with Record-Breaking Set
Karol G wraps the first weekend headlining duties on Sunday, April 12 at 9:55 p.m. on the Coachella Stage, becoming one of the few female artists commanding such a prestigious, late-evening closing slot. Young Thug precedes her at 7:50 p.m., while Major Lazer energizes crowds at 6:10 p.m. The Outdoor Theatre features BIGBANG closing at 11:30 p.m., competing with Karol G‘s concurrent performance. FKA twigs dominates the Mojave from 8:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., while Iggy Pop takes 7:10 p.m. on the same stage.
Sunday’s schedule also features Fatboy Slim on the Quasar stage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., creating incredible simultaneous programming. The festival operates six stages running continuously from 2:45 p.m. through past midnight, maximizing artist variety and allowing attendees multiple viewing options.
Is Streaming All Festival Sets Free on YouTube for Coachella Set Times 2026?
Coachella provides completely free YouTube livestreaming for all first weekend performances, accessible globally without any paywall. The official Coachella channel begins broadcasting at 4 p.m. PT daily from April 10 through April 12, covering performances from seven stages in 4K resolution. Fans can access multiple simultaneous stage feeds using YouTube’s multiview feature, allowing personalized viewing. The schedule matches perfectly with in-person stage programming, providing identical set times and performance orders as the physical festival experience in Indio.
Sources
- Pitchfork – Official Coachella 2026 weekend one lineup and set times comprehensive guide
- Time Out Los Angeles – Complete weekend one set times and YouTube livestream streaming schedule
- USA Today – Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G performance times and details
