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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Apr 18Coachella 2026 Weekend 2: Star Surprises and Livestream Access Mark Festival Finale
53 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Apr 18
- Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 featured headline performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, with several surprise guest appearances.
- Highlights included Madonna joining Carpenter, Kacey Musgraves’ surprise set, and Justin Bieber bringing out Billie Eilish, SZA, and Big Sean.
- Livestreams covered seven stages, offering fans at home access to the festival’s key sets and unique collaborations throughout the weekend.
After major lineup changes, how does Coachella's crisis management compare to other top-tier global festivals? Which surprise duet was more iconic: Sabrina Carpenter with Madonna or Justin Bieber with Billie Eilish? How will Anyma's groundbreaking 'Æden' production and 4K livestream redefine future live music experiences? As 'Couchella' and influencer events grow, is the festival losing its core music and arts identity? With a $10M fee for Bieber and $2,200 resale tickets, is Coachella becoming unaffordable for the average fan? Will California's proposed anti-scalping bill actually make future Coachella tickets more accessible?