On Friday, April 17, thousands of fans will once again flock to California’s massive Empire Polo Club for the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. There’s nothing better than seeing this artist-packed concert in person, but you can enjoy the festivities from home if you prefer a more comfortable and relaxed viewing experience without spending hundreds of dollars on a bill and thousands more in accommodation. I’m here to tell you how.
Watch Coachella 2026 on YouTube
How to watch Coachella 2026 online
Coachella 2026 is streaming exclusively on YouTube for free, no premium subscription required (although you may want to sign up to youtube premium to get rid of ads). Simply find a comfortable seat, launch the YouTube app on your TV or mobile device and go to Coachella YouTube Channel. The channel also serves as an archive of past Coachella concert broadcasts.
YouTube offers Coachella viewers at home several interesting benefits. The multi-view feature allows you to stream four sets simultaneously. That means you no longer have to jump between multiple screens to see who’s performing. You couldn’t do that if you attended Coachella in person. You can also chat live with other fans and purchase exclusive merchandise.
Who are the headliners at Coachella?
Coachella endures because it attracts the best musicians from various genres, such as pop, rap and experimental. Coachella 2026 features nearly 150 acts, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. Other big acts to watch include David Byrne, Interpol, KATSEYE, Kaskade, Major Lazer, Nine Inch Noize, PinkPantheress, SOMBR, The Strokes, The XX, Young Thug, and many more.
In the past, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Jack White and Charlie XCX have made waves at the big show.
What is the Coachella 2026 schedule?
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Coachella is a multi-weekend event. The first weekend, April 10-12, has already passed. But you can still catch your favorite artists April 17-19 for the show’s second weekend; Sabrina Carpenter returns at 9 pm PT on Friday, while Justin Bieber should appear at 11:25 pm PT on Saturday and Karol G is scheduled for 10:10 pm PT on Sunday. All three will be on the main stage at Coachella. But performances start at 1 pm PT all three days, so there should be something for most music fans.
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The seven official Coachella livestreams highlight different show venues, including the main outdoor theater and tents. Locations include:
The concert series is the perfect opportunity to see your favorites but also to discover excellent newcomers before they blow up. The Coachella site has the complete alignment.
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