What better time to get wild than out in the desert? Here are some of the most iconic moments from Coachella 2026 so far.
Picture a place in the middle of the desert where you can be whoever you want to be. That’s Coachella for you, and the headlining music artists strive to embody that freedom for their fans. This year, headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G, while others like Lizzo performed as well — and let’s just say there have already been quite a few eyebrow-raising moments.
For starters, Sabrina brought out dog people as her backup dancers, truly embracing the theme of her Man’s Best Friend album cover. Next, Lizzo took the chance to twerk against a life-sized labubu!
Scroll through the gallery below to get a glimpse at some of Coachella’s most iconic moments this year.
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Dog Dancers
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Sabrina was joined by stylish backup dancers and some dressed like dogs during her set. From poodles to dalmations, the pop star didn’t hold back from the theme of her Man’s Best Friend album.
April 11, 2026, 12:32PM 2 of 12
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Tears’ Fountain
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While closing out her set for Weekend 1, Sabrina got wet on top of a fountain while performing her single “Tears.”
April 11, 2026, 12:32PM 3 of 12
Lizzo Twerking on a Labubu
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Yes, that’s Lizzo twerking on a life-sized labubu, and it was iconic.
April 11, 2026, 12:32PM 4 of 12
Justin Bieber’s MacBook
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Justin Bieber took out his MacBook to screenshare his setlist for the crowd.
April 12, 2026, 9:19AM 5 of 12
Karol G Making History
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As she said on stage, Karol G became the first Latina to headline the festival.
“This festival going on, and the first time a Latina [has] headlined Coachella,” she said. “I just want to say that, before me, there were so many great Latino artists, legendary Latino artists, that gave me [the] opportunity to be here tonight. So, this is not just about me; this is about my Latina community.”
April 13, 2026, 9:48AM
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Camila Cabello Surprising the Crowd
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Camila Cabello surprised everybody in the crowd when she joined Young Thug on stage during Weekend 1 to perform her hit single “Havana.”
April 13, 2026, 9:56AM 7 of 12
Karol G Bringing Down the House
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Karol G rocked the Coachella stage during Weekend 1 in this iconic silver two-piece with matching Reebok Freestyle Hi shoes.
April 16, 2026, 6:28PM 8 of 12
Billie Eilish Was Serenaded by Justin Bieber
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Billie Eilish was able to join Justin Bieber on stage during Weekend 2 as he serenaded her as his “One Less Lonely Girl.”
April 19, 2026, 10:19AM 9 of 12
Justin Bieber Brought More to Weekend 2
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Justin closed his second set strong.
April 19, 2026, 10:22AM 10 of 12
Olivia Rodrigo & Addison Rae Perform ‘Drop Dead’
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Olivia Rodrigo joined Addison Rae during her Weekend 2 set to perform her new single, “Drop Dead,” live for the first time!
April 19, 2026, 10:27AM 11 of 12
Maddie Ziegler, Addison Rae & Olivia Rodrigo After Performing
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Maddie Ziegler, Addison Rae and Olivia Rodrigo posed for pictures together after taking the stage during Weekend 2.
April 19, 2026, 10:27AM 12 of 12
Madonna Joined Sabrina During Weekend 2
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Madonna surprised Weekend 2 attendees by joining Sabrina on stage to perform some of her best hits, including “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer.”
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