Coachella Unveils 2026 Lineup Featuring Nine Inch Noize

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announced the initial lineup for its 2026 edition today, spotlighting the collaborative project Nine Inch Noize alongside headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G. April 10-12 & April 17-19, 2026 - Indio, California

Nut Graf: Breaking its usual schedule, Coachella dropped the full lineup more than four months early to capitalize on emerging buzz around the fusion of industrial rock icons Nine Inch Nails and electronic producer Boys Noize-now billed collectively as Nine Inch Noize. This early reveal underscores the festival’s push to marry rock heritage with cutting-edge dance music, ensuring robust ticket demand ahead of passes going on sale September 19.

Lineup Highlights

Headliners: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G
Special Appearance: Nine Inch Noize (Trent Reznor with Boys Noize) bringing their Peel It Back collaborations and recent TRON: Ares soundtrack to the desert stage.
Dance and Indie Acts: Disclosure, Kaskade, Solomun, REZZ, Anyma, The xx, Subtronics, Armin van Buuren B2B Adam Beyer.
Punk, Metal, Hardcore: Turnstile, Suicidal Tendencies, Black Flag.

Festival Details

Dates & Venues: Held over two consecutive weekends at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.
Pass Sale: General admission and VIP passes available starting Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m. PT. Registration is open now on the Coachella website.
Supporting Stages: Announcements for DoLab, Quasar Stage and Thursday campground sets will follow.

Why It Matters

Coachella’s early lineup drop signals confidence in its diverse booking strategy, blending legacy acts and rising electronic artists to cater to varied festivalgoers. The inclusion of Nine Inch Noize not only celebrates Trent Reznor’s rock legacy but also showcases his ongoing partnership with Boys Noize, promising a unique live experience beyond traditional headlining sets.