Coachella Weekend 2 lineup features Bieber, Carpenter, Karol G in desert showdown

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• The Same Lineup Returns for Round Two
• Seven Stages of Non-Stop Entertainment
• What to Watch: 5 Must-See Performances
• Historic Moments: First-Time Performers and Comebacks
• Planning Your Weekend 2 Strategy: Can You Still Get Tickets?
  • Sources

Coachella Weekend 2 brings back the desert’s biggest lineup. April 17-19, 2026 features Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G headlining again. See which surprise artists and iconic acts will perform the second time around.

The Same Lineup Returns for Round Two

Coachella’s unique format means Weekend 2 features the identical artist roster as Weekend 1. This is intentional, allowing fans across two weekends to experience the full festival with 7 stages hosting performances. Sabrina Carpenter will take the main stage Friday evening, Justin Bieber headlines Saturday night, and Latin superstar Karol G closes the festival Sunday at 9:55 p.m. Each headliner crafts their own setlist, making both weekends feel fresh despite shared lineups.

Anyma, performing as his new project Æden, debuts at midnight Friday on the Coachella Stage. This marks a strategic headlining slot for electronic music, signaling Coachella’s commitment to diversifying the festival experience beyond pop and hip-hop.

Seven Stages of Non-Stop Entertainment

Weekend 2 spans 7 major performance venues operating simultaneously for three days. The Coachella Stage features mainstream headliners plus breakthrough artists. The Mojave, Gobi, Sonora, and Outdoor Theatre stages host rock, indie, and alternative performers. Sahara and Yuma tents deliver electronic dance music all weekend.

Jack White’s surprise addition marks a game-changing moment for Coachella 2026. The White Stripes legend performs Saturday at 3 p.m. on the Mojave Stage, opening the afternoon slate. Set times typically run from 1 p.m. through midnight, with the Yuma tent extending past 1 a.m. for dedicated EDM fans.

What to Watch: 5 Must-See Performances

Karol G closes the entire festival as the first Latina artist to headline Coachella, performing Sunday, April 19 at 9:55 p.m. on the main stage. Her Latin trap and reggaeton hits mixed with pop are expected to energize 100,000+ attendees.

Artist	Day	Stage	Why You Should Watch
Justin Bieber	Saturday 11:25 p.m.	Coachella	Epic comeback performance, massive hit collection
The Strokes	Saturday 9:00 p.m.	Coachella	Indie legends performing pre-headliner slot
Iggy Pop	Sunday 7:10 p.m.	Mojave	Punk icon performing legendary catalog
Young Thug	Sunday 7:50 p.m.	Coachella	Trap superstar before final headliner
BigBang	Sunday 10:30 a.m.	Outdoor	K-pop legends making rare festival appearance

Nine Inch Noize, the collaborative project combining Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, performs Saturday at 8 p.m. on the Sahara Stage. This marks their extended live debut as a unified act. FKA twigs takes the Mojave Stage Sunday at 8:45 p.m., making her triumphant return after visa cancellations last year.

“The headliners were confirmed to be Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G (noted as the first Latina artist to headline the festival), and Anyma (debuting his new project Æden).”

— Wikipedia, Coachella 2026 Festival Documentation

Historic Moments: First-Time Performers and Comebacks

Bini, a Filipino girl group, becomes the first Filipino group to perform at Coachella ever. They take the stage Friday at 4:15 p.m. on the Mojave Stage. Similarly, Katseye, a multinational girl group, makes their Coachella debut Friday at 8 p.m. on the Sahara Stage.

BigBang’s appearance marks a major moment for K-pop at Coachella. The legendary South Korean boy band performs Sunday morning at the Outdoor Theatre, signaling the festival’s evolving global reach. Labrinth opens the Outdoor Theatre Saturday at 8:30 p.m., while FKA twigs finally performs Sunday after missing 2025 due to visa issues.

Planning Your Weekend 2 Strategy: Can You Still Get Tickets?

Coachella 2026 sold out completely in less than one week after the full lineup dropped. Both Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 have zero general admission availability. Official waitlists through Coachella’s website remain the only path to tickets. Secondary market platforms like StubHub and Ticketmaster occasionally list resale passes, but prices remain significantly elevated.

Gates open at 11 a.m. daily across the three-day weekend. First performances begin around 1 p.m., allowing visitors time to explore art installations, grab food, and scope out stage locations. Pro tip: Thursday evening typically hosts surprise pop-up performances in campgrounds and VIP areas, often featuring lineup artists testing sound.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Coachella 2026 official festival documentation with full lineup details
• Pitchfork – Complete set times and weekend-specific performance schedules
• The Guardian – Artist confirmations and festival coverage from April 2026