Coachella 2027 Lineup: Dua Lipa, SZA, Tame Impala
The poster is out, the rumours are over, and the desert is calling again. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2027 lineup, with Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA headlining two weekends in April 2027 — plus a surprise booking that nobody saw coming: Madonna, playing the dance tent.
Here is the full picture: who is playing, when, where, and how to get a pass before they sell out.
The Announcement
Coachella revealed its 2027 lineup on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and it spread across the internet within minutes. The festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, for two weekends: Friday 9 to Sunday 11 April 2027, and Friday 16 to Sunday 18 April 2027. The same lineup plays both weekends, as it has since the festival went to two weekends.
The announcement came with the usual Coachella poster — a long list of names in tiny type that fans immediately zoomed into, screenshotted and argued about online. The three headliners were the headline, but the surprises underneath them are what made the lineup one of the most talked-about in years.
Coachella is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, held every spring in the California desert since 1999. It has become as famous for its fashion, its celebrity guests and its surprise appearances as for the music itself. A headlining slot at Coachella is one of the biggest stages in popular music — and for the 2027 headliners, each slot tells a different story.
The Three Headliners
Dua Lipa — Fridays. The British-Albanian pop star headlines both Fridays, 9 and 16 April. It will be her first full Coachella performance as a headliner, and it marks her arrival at the very top of the festival world. Dua Lipa has spent the last few years becoming one of the biggest pop acts on the planet, and a Friday headline set in the desert is the kind of booking that defines a career. Expect a polished, dance-heavy show built for a main-stage crowd of tens of thousands.
Tame Impala — Saturdays. Kevin Parker's psychedelic rock project returns to headline both Saturdays, 10 and 17 April, following their last Coachella appearance in 2019. Tame Impala's dreamy, guitar-and-synth sound is made for a desert sunset slot, and their return has been one of the most requested bookings among festival fans. Saturday at Coachella is traditionally the biggest party night of the weekend, and Tame Impala's set is built for it.
SZA — Sundays. The American singer closes the festival on both Sundays, 11 and 18 April. SZA has become one of the defining voices of modern R&B, and a Sunday headline set is the festival's closing statement — the last big performance before the crowds head home. Her set is the one the whole weekend builds towards.
Three headliners, three very different sounds: pop, psychedelic rock and R&B. That range is exactly what Coachella has always done best — a lineup where the main stage can hold three different worlds in three nights.
The Other Big Names
The headliners are only the top of the poster. The 2027 lineup is packed underneath them, and some of the support acts are big enough to headline other festivals on their own.
- Madonna is the lineup's most talked-about booking. The pop icon is billed as performing “in the dance tent” on Fridays — a deliberately intimate setting for one of the biggest names in music history, and a guaranteed crowd-puller.
- Daddy Yankee, the reggaeton pioneer, gets a billing all his own: “In the Desert.” He said goodbye with a farewell tour in 2023 before returning to music last year, and his Coachella set is one of the most anticipated of the weekend.
- Saturday support includes Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer and Robyn, alongside headliner Tame Impala — a day that mixes indie, rock and dance-pop in one bill.
- Sunday support includes Don Toliver, Dom Dolla, Kygo, Empire of the Sun, Four Tet, The Neighbourhood, Becky G and BABYMONSTER, alongside headliner SZA.
That is a lineup with something for almost every taste: pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, reggaeton and K-pop. The full poster, with every name and every stage, is on the official Coachella website — and fans will be studying it for weeks, working out which clashes to avoid and which surprise guests might appear.
Dates, Venue and Tickets
The practical details, all confirmed in the announcement:
- Weekend 1: Friday 9 April to Sunday 11 April 2027.
- Weekend 2: Friday 16 April to Sunday 18 April 2027.
- Venue: Empire Polo Club, 81-800 51st Avenue, Indio, California 92201.
- Tickets: passes go on sale Friday 13 November 2026 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time (noon PT) through the official Coachella website.
The on-sale date is the day after the lineup announcement — which means fans have barely a day to decide which weekend they want before passes go live. Coachella passes usually sell fast, and the most popular options go first, so anyone planning to go should be ready at noon Pacific on Friday.
One thing to be careful about: pass prices were not published in the lineup announcement coverage. Prices and pass types are listed on the official Coachella website when the sale opens. Do not trust resale listings that quote prices before the official sale — buy from the official site, and be wary of anyone selling passes before Friday's on-sale time.
Planning Your Trip to Indio
Coachella takes place in the desert, and a little planning goes a long way. The nearest major airport is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), about 25 miles from Indio. The other common route is driving from Los Angeles, roughly two hours away. Coachella also runs shuttle services from nearby towns and hotels, which is worth looking into if you are staying off-site.
Hotels across the Coachella Valley fill up fast for both festival weekends, and prices rise sharply once the lineup is out. If you are going, book accommodation as soon as you have a pass — Palm Springs, Indio, La Quinta and Palm Desert are the usual bases, and camping at the festival site is also an option.
April in the desert means hot days and cool nights. The sun is strong, the dust is real, and the main stage is a long walk from the entrance. Veterans of the festival pack sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and a light layer for the evening — and they drink far more water than they think they need.
And a word of advice that applies every year: the lineup is only half the story. Coachella is famous for surprise guests — artists who turn up unannounced during another act's set. The 2027 poster already has the names, but the weekend's best moments are usually the ones nobody saw coming.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Coachella 2027?
Coachella 2027 takes place over two weekends: Friday 9 April to Sunday 11 April, and Friday 16 April to Sunday 18 April 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The same lineup plays both weekends.
Who headlines Coachella 2027?
Dua Lipa headlines on Fridays, Tame Impala on Saturdays and SZA on Sundays, across both weekends. Dua Lipa's Friday set is her first full Coachella performance, Tame Impala return after their 2019 appearance, and SZA closes the festival on Sunday.
Is Madonna playing Coachella 2027?
Yes. Madonna is one of the most notable bookings on the 2027 lineup, billed as performing in the dance tent on Fridays, 9 and 16 April 2027.
When do Coachella 2027 tickets go on sale?
Passes for Coachella 2027 go on sale on Friday 13 November 2026 at 12 p.m. Pacific Time (noon PT) through the official Coachella website. That is the day after the lineup was announced.
Where is Coachella held?
At the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley desert, about 25 miles south-east of Palm Springs. The address is 81-800 51st Avenue, Indio, CA 92201.
How much are Coachella 2027 tickets?
Pass prices were not published in the lineup announcement coverage. Prices and pass types are listed on the official Coachella website when passes go on sale on Friday 13 November 2026 at noon PT. Do not trust resale listings that quote prices before the official sale opens.
Who else is on the Coachella 2027 lineup?
Saturday support includes Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer and Robyn alongside headliner Tame Impala. Sunday support includes Don Toliver, Dom Dolla, Kygo, Empire of the Sun, Four Tet, The Neighbourhood, Becky G and BABYMONSTER alongside headliner SZA. Daddy Yankee is billed separately as performing In the Desert. The full poster is on the official Coachella website.
How do I get to Coachella 2027?
Fly into Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), the nearest major airport, about 25 miles from Indio, or drive from Los Angeles, roughly two hours away. Coachella also runs shuttle services from nearby towns and hotels. Book travel early — the festival weekends fill up hotels across the Coachella Valley.
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Sources
- JamBase — Coachella sets 2027 lineup with Dua Lipa, Tame Impala & SZA out front, 11 November 2026.
- Haute Living — Coachella 2027 lineup: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, SZA and Madonna, 11 November 2026.
- iHeart (Your Morning Show) — Coachella 2027 headliners: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, SZA, 11 November 2026.
Lineup details are as announced on 11 November 2026. Times, stages and support acts can change — check the official Coachella website for the latest information before travelling.