Justin Bieber at Coachella 2026: start time and everything to know

Coachella is back, back again for its second weekend, April 17 to 19, when the iconic music festival will once again offer ticket holders an unforgettable lineup of performers.

Among them is a full-on pop comeback moment that has taken the internet by storm: Justin Bieber once again headlines Coachella on Saturday, April 18 (he previously headlined April 11). Will he bust out his laptop and log in to YouTube again? Will there be surprise guests? Here’s everything you need to know before he takes the stage.

What day is Justin Bieber performing at Coachella?

Bieber headlines the Coachella Stage on Saturday, April 18.

What time is Justin Bieber performing at Coachella?

The April 18 performance is scheduled to start at 11:25pm, following sets by artists including the Strokes and Addison Rae earlier in the evening. Like most Coachella headliners, expect the set to end well past midnight; Bieber’s April 11 headlining set ran 90 minutes. If you want a decent spot, plan to camp out during the preceding acts, because this will be one of the weekend’s most crowded sets—especially after last week.

How many times has Justin Bieber headlined Coachella?

This is Bieber’s first time headlining Coachella. Not only that, but this is something of a live performance comeback after several turbulent years, including health issues that forced him to cancel a 2022 tour. He only recently returned to the stage with a Grammy Award performance and a small warm-up show in Los Angeles, making this his first major festival set in years. That may be one reason for the vociferous online reaction to his set the first weekend.

Has Justin Bieber’s setlist for Coachella been announced?

Not yet, but based on the first weekend, we know a few things. There was newer material from his recent albums Swag and Swag II, which he previewed during a surprise show ahead of the festival. And there will almost certainly be sincere moments of genuine emotion, as when he sang acoustic versions of “Glory Voice Memo” and “Everything Hallelujah.” The big question is whether or not he will stream YouTube videos of himself and sing songs from his back catalog again, after the internet and fans erupted at what some called “YouTube karaoke.”

Will any special guests be joining Justin Bieber’s Coachella set?

It’s Coachella, so almost definitely, although nothing is confirmed. But Biber’s April 11 set included appearances from the Kid LAROI, Tems, Wizkid, Dijon and producer Mk.gee, so expect that they might return for the second weekend. Bieber has a deep bench of collaborators and a history of surprise appearances, so only time will tell who might join him on stage.

Can I livestream Justin Bieber’s Coachella set?

Yes. Coachella will livestream major sets on YouTube, including Bieber’s on Saturday from 11:25pm to 12:55am; you can catch the main stage feed below.

What’s the rest of the Coachella 2026 schedule like?

You can check out the full festival schedule below, which also includes Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma and Katseye—plus a surprise last-minute weekend two performance from Kacey Musgraves.