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Coachella 2026 highlights

The first weekend of Coachella 2026 featured history-making performances from Karol G, the first Latina to headline the festival, and a divisive set from Justin Bieber.

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were among the star-studded crowd in the Indio desert.

The festival also saw the debut of the first Filipino group to play the event and a surprise performance from Grimes.

While some fans praised the nostalgic approach of headliners, others criticized the stripped-down production of certain sets.

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Annual music and arts festival held in April in Indio, California, United States

Karol G
Colombian singer and songwriter

Justin Bieber
Canadian singer (born 1994)

Indio
City in Riverside County, California, United States