
Coachella 2026: The 15 Best Moments From Weekend One
From the first Latina to ever headline Coachella, to the first Filipino group to play the desert fest, here are 15 of the most memorable moments

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From the first Latina to ever headline Coachella, to the first Filipino group to play the desert fest, here are 15 of the most memorable moments

Karol G headlined the final night of Coachella 2026. It was a history-making night for the Latina superstar — sexy, energetic, and socially conscious.

Lizzo, Zara Larsson, and Katy Perry were among the celebrities to share their reaction to Justin Bieber's headlining set at Coachella

FKA Twigs performed on Sunday at Coachella 2026 with appearances from Honey Balenciaga and Makayla Basquiat in a set that celebrated ballroom culture

The Godfather of Punk Iggy Pop, who turns 79 later this month, performed Stooges classics on Sunday at Coachella 2026

The rapper welcomed surprise guests, ran through years of hits, and called out Teyana Taylor for dodging his emails on the Coachella stage

Clipse performed on Sunday, backed by drummer Travis Barker for part of their set, at Coachella 2026.

Justin Bieber's set - which included surprise guests the Kid Laroi, Dijon, Wizkid, and Mk.gee - was a mixed bag at Coachella

Australian artists including Ninajirachi and Ecca Vandal certainly made their mark on Coachella this year - here are some highlights

David Byrne reflected on the state of the world through themes of love and our shared humanity at Coachella on Saturday