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“Coachella 2026: Weekend One Highlights & What to Expect Next”

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Over the past weekend, music enthusiasts gathered in the California desert for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to witness performances by renowned artists and up-and-coming talents.

Marking its 25th annual occurrence, the festival in Indio spans six days across two consecutive weekends.  

The festival will showcase the same headline acts, such as Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Justin Bieber, during its second weekend starting this Friday. Meanwhile, take a glimpse at some highlights from the first weekend.

Sabrina Carpenter captivated the audience with her performance on the Coachella stage during the opening night on Friday.

A female artist performing on stage at a music festival.

(Daniel Cole/Reuters)

Ben Weinman from Suicidal Tendencies rocked the Mojave Tent at Empire Polo Club on Sunday.

A guitarist crowd-surfing and playing guitar during a live show.

(Arturo Holmes/Coachella/Getty Images)

FKA Twigs delivered an electrifying performance in the Mojave Tent at Empire Polo Club on Sunday.

A female singer pole dancing on stage during a concert.

(Arturo Holmes/Coachella/Getty Images)

Iggy Pop graced the stage in the Mojave Tent on Sunday.

A male singer without shirt performing on a stage with band members in the background.

(Daniel Cole/Reuters)

Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeong, Lara Raj, and Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE put on a show on the Sahara Stage on Friday.

An all-female band performing on stage with backup musicians in the background.

(Amy Harris/Invision/The Associated Press)

David Byrne showcased his talent at the Outdoor Theatre stage on Saturday.

A male artist in orange attire performing with backup singers dressed similarly on stage.

(Amy Harris/Invision/The Associated Press)

Celebrities, social media influencers, and attendees

Pop sensation Katy Perry shared images on her Instagram featuring herself and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the festival.

A man and woman taking a selfie at a music event, holding beverage cups and smiling.

(@katyperry/The Canadian Press)

An animated gif showcases festival attendees Aliannah Fernandez, Abrielle Fernandez