News · 12 April 2026

Coachella 2026 closes Weekend 1 with Karol G making history as first Latina headliner

Coachella's 25th anniversary edition closes its first weekend on Sunday with Karol G becoming the first Latina artist to headline the festival. The three-day event in California's Indio desert featured Sabrina Carpenter opening on Friday and Justin Bieber making his headlining debut on Saturday alongside The Strokes. Weekend 2 runs from 17 to 19 April with the same lineup.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 April 2026 at 21:04

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