As the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, it does so with one of its most pop-forward headlining trios yet: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G. The festival runs across two weekends, April 10 to 12 and April 17 to 19, 2026, continuing its tradition as a two-weekend desert takeover blending chart-toppers with cult favorites.
Carpenter’s rapid rise to headliner status shouldn’t be a surprise to any fan, casual or die-hard. Just two years after her first main stage appearance, she returns not as an up-and-comer but as the Friday night centerpiece, anchoring the festival’s opening day with a full-scale pop production.
What day is Sabrina Carpenter performing at Coachella?
Sabrina Carpenter is scheduled to headline on Friday for both weekends of the festival. That places her at the top of the bill on April 10 and April 17, kicking off each weekend with a major headlining set.
What time will Sabrina Carpenter play the Main Stage?
Carpenter will take the Coachella Stage from 9:05 to 10:35pm (that’s actually a relatively early slot for a Coachella headliner, as Anyma will follow at midnight). Note that for the second weekend, slight shifts aren’t unusual depending on production timing or special segments.
Has Sabrina Carpenter played Coachella before?
Yes. Carpenter previously performed at Coachella in 2024, where she held a sunset slot on the main stage. That performance marked her transition from Disney-adjacent pop to a more defined, confident stage presence. Her 2026 return as a headliner signals just how quickly her live profile has grown.
Has Sabrina Carpenter’s setlist for Coachella been announced yet?
No official setlist has been confirmed. Like most Coachella headliners, Carpenter is keeping details under wraps until showtime. However, fans can expect a set built around her recent era, with tracks like “Taste,” “Feather” and “because i liked a boy” frequently appearing in her current tour performances.
Will any guests be joining Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella set?
No guests have been officially announced, but Coachella is known for surprise appearances, especially during headline sets. Carpenter has a broad network in pop and crossover appeal, so a variety of guests would not be surprising. Speculation has run rampant, from Christina Aguilera and long-shot Taylor Swift to the delightful possibility of Miss Piggy, as Sabrina just made a special guest appearance on the new version of The Muppet Show.
Can I live stream Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella set?
Yes. Coachella will once again live stream performances on YouTube across both weekends, including major sets from the main stages. You can catch Carpenter from 9:05 to 10:35pm on Friday on the main stage feed below.
What’s the rest of the Coachella 2026 schedule like?
You can check out the full festival schedule and lineup—which also includes Justin Bieber, Karol G and Anyma, with additional sets from the XX, the Strokes, Addison Rae, Young Thug, KATSEYE, BIGBANG and Jack White—below.
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