The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival officially launched on April 10, bringing a wave of celebrity energy to the desert with headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G leading the musical charge.
Celebrity sightings were abundant as Hollywood's elite descended upon Indio, California for the first weekend of the three-day festival. Kylie Jenner made a notable entrance sporting an oversized tank top featuring Justin Bieber's face, accompanied by a floral manicure that paid homage to the singer's 2025 single "Daisies." Jenner shared the look on her Instagram Story with the caption, "It's giving Bieberchella."
TikTok sensation Alix Earle also turned heads with her festival-ready ensemble, opting for a black bikini top as she prepared for a day of music under the desert sun.
"Headlining Coachella is literally a dream come true," Karol G told the Los Angeles Times in December. "I was in Coachella in 2022 and I could feel a before and after in my career so being in Coachella, it's a dream."
Sabrina Carpenter, who previously made her Coachella debut in 2024, had been vocal about her aspiration to headline the iconic festival. After the lineup announcement in September 2025, the 26-year-old Grammy winner shared a screenshot commemorating the achievement on social media with the caption, "Woman of my word."
Additional celebrity appearances included Snoop Dogg making a surprise cameo during Hugel's set, Becky G enjoying sunset views at Caravana's 15th anniversary celebration, and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Rachel Zoe hosting a pre-festival dinner party.
The festival continues through April 17 with performances scheduled across both weekends, promising more memorable moments from music's biggest names and their famous fans.