As Coachella 2025 draws to a close, organizers have turned their attention to next year. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will officially return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in April 2026 for another two-weekend run.
Following its tradition since 2012, as arguably one of the world's most recognized live events, the festival will stretch across back-to-back weekends.
Weekend one of Coachella 2026 is scheduled for April 10 – 12, 2026. On the other hand, the second weekend is scheduled to take place on April 17 – 19, 2026. Though the official lineup for the 2026 edition of the fest has not yet been revealed, speculation among fans is already underway.
For festival goers who are eager to get a spot at next year's event, advance ticket sales officially open on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11 a.m. PT via the official Coachella website. A pop-up on the website's homepage reads:
"See You Next Year, April 10-12 & April 17-19, 2026. Advance Sale begins Friday, May 2, at 11 am PT. Stay tuned for pass details, payment plan info & more. Skip the wait. Hotel Packages available now."
Coachella also took to its official Instagram handle to share the announcement, captioning:
"Felt great to be together, let's do it again. April 10-12 & 17-19, 2026. The Advance Sale begins Friday, May 2 at 11am PT."
Netizens were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the post as they shared their thoughts regarding the date announcement of Coachella 2026. Below are what some of them had to say:
"I'm not even home yet??? Daddy chill", joked an Instagram user.
"Do yall wanna let the people leave the campsite or nah", penned another.
"Possible options for next year: Empire of the Sun, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate Mcrae, Griff, Lorde, Alex Warren, Matoma, One Republic, Conan Gray, Muna, Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Pitbull, Kygo, Teddy Swims, Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Louis the Child, Selena Gomez, Icona Pop, Khalid, Noah Kahan, Wiz Khalifa, ODESZA, Slander, Sean Paul, LANY, Lauv, Gryffin, Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, ARIZONA, Nelly, Akon, Galantis, Usher, Kesha, The Killers", speculated a third.
"I hope Ado, Doechii, Dua Lipa, Fuji Kaze, Tate McRae, Ariana grande, Blackpink, KATSEYE, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Ellish come to Coachella 2026 soon!!"dadded a fourth.
"To the entire Coachella 2025 crew, thank you for your incredible work in making this year’s festival unforgettable. Every light, sound, and moment was made possible because of your passion, commitment, and teamwork. Proud of what you guys created — here’s to raising the bar even higher next time 🥂", expressed a fifth.
Coachella started in 1999
The festival has hosted major acts ranging from Radiohead and Beyoncé to Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish. Each year, the organizers bring together artists across genres, such as pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, and more, on multiple stages.
The 2025 edition featured headlining sets from Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone, and saw beloved performances from Charli XCX, Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Japanese Breakfast, Ed Sheeran, and others.
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