The 2026 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival delivered one of the most diverse weekends in the festival’s history. While the event is often dominated by pop and electronic music, this year featured a surprising mix of rock legends, pop superstars, and alternative acts creating headline-grabbing moments across the stages in Indio, California.
One of the biggest talking points of the weekend came from Justin Bieber, who headlined the festival for the first time. His set on April 11 mixed songs from his recent albums Swag and Swag II with nostalgic throwbacks that revisited the early days of his career. In a unique segment, Bieber played clips from his old YouTube videos while performing along with hits like “Baby,” “Favorite Girl,” and “Never Say Never.” The performance also included guest appearances from artists including The Kid LAROI, Tems, Wizkid, and Dijon, making it one of the most widely discussed shows of the weekend.
Justin Bieber – Coachella 2026 Setlist (Highlights)
- All I Can Take
- Butterflies
- Stay (with The Kid LAROI)
- Baby
- Favorite Girl
- Beauty and a Beat
- Never Say Never
- Sorry
- Where Are Ü Now
- Devotion (with Dijon)
- Essence (with Tems & Wizkid)
- Daisies
Another memorable moment came from punk icon Iggy Pop. At nearly 79 years old, the legendary performer proved he still had plenty of energy, delivering a wild performance that ended with him dramatically leaving the stage inside a black coffin — a theatrical exit that instantly went viral across social media.
Industrial rock also had a major presence with the debut performance of Nine Inch Noize, the collaborative project involving Trent Reznor and electronic producer Boys Noize. The set featured remixed versions of classic Nine Inch Nails material, with vocalist Mariqueen Maandig joining on several songs while eerie dancers and projections created one of the festival’s most visually striking performances.
Nine Inch Noize – Coachella 2026 Setlist
- Vessel
- She’s Gone Away
- Heresy
- Parasite
- Copy of A
- Me, I’m Not
- Closer
- The Warning
- Memorabilia (Soft Cell cover)
- Came Back Haunted
- As Alive As You Need Me to Be
Meanwhile, rock guitarist Jack White delivered one of the most energetic sets of the weekend despite being added to the lineup only days before the festival. His Mojave Tent performance mixed solo material with classics from The White Stripes and The Raconteurs, closing with a massive crowd response during the anthem “Seven Nation Army.”
Jack White – Coachella 2026 Setlist
- That’s How I’m Feeling
- Fell in Love With a Girl
- Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
- Old Scratch Blues
- G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs
- It’s Rough on Rats (If You’re Asking)
- Icky Thump
- Derecho Demonico
- Lazaretto
- Archbishop Harold Holmes
- Ball and Biscuit
- Steady, As She Goes
- Seven Nation Army
Indie rock favorites The Strokes also delivered a high-energy set that mixed humor with classic songs. Frontman Julian Casablancas joked about their placement on the lineup, telling the crowd that playing before Justin Bieber was “a lifelong dream,” drawing laughter from the audience before the band launched into a 15-song set packed with hits.
The Strokes – Coachella 2026 Setlist
- Bad Decisions
- Hard to Explain
- Selfless
- Someday
- Going Shopping
- Juicebox
- Last Nite
- Under Control
- You Only Live Once
- The Adults Are Talking
- New York City Cops
- Reptilia
- Automatic Stop
- Take It or Leave It
- What Ever Happened?
The festival also produced several unexpected collaborations. Alternative artist Sombr invited Billy Corgan onstage for a surprise performance of the Smashing Pumpkins classic “1979,” while Suicidal Tendencies brought bassist Thundercat onstage during the final songs of their set.
Across the weekend, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival showcased a wide spectrum of music — from pop spectacle and experimental electronic performances to punk legends and indie rock icons — proving once again why the festival remains one of the most talked-about events in global music culture.
