By Adeola AdeosunShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberPrefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Justin Bieber is making his long-awaited return to the spotlight Saturday night, headlining the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the first time in his career. His scheduled set on the Coachella Stage marks one of the most anticipated performances of the festival season, coming off an emotional appearance at the 2026 Grammy Awards and a lengthy hiatus from live performing.
When Does Justin Bieber Perform at Coachella 2026?
Bieber takes the Coachella Stage on Saturday, April 11, at 11:25 p.m. PDT. He is scheduled to headline again during Weekend 2 on April 18.
The festival runs across two weekends — April 10–12 and April 17–19 — at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
Is Justin Bieber's Coachella Setlist Leaked?
A rumored setlist has been circulating ahead of Bieber's set. Love Island USA star Nic Vansteenberghe shared the alleged lineup on Threads, writing that it's the "rumor going around town." According to the reality star the setlist includes "Sorry," a cover of Ne-Yo's "So Sick," "One Less Lonely Girl," "Beauty and a Beat," and additional hits.
Who Else Is Performing at Coachella 2026 Saturday?
Saturday's lineup is stacked across multiple stages. Jack White kicked off the day with a 4 p.m. PDT performance on the Mojave Stage, followed by sets from Addison Rae, Labrinth, David Byrne, and Geese. The Strokes will take the Coachella Stage at 9 p.m. PDT ahead of Bieber's closing headline set.
Bieber follows Friday headliner Sabrina Carpenter, whose opening night performance was described as her most ambitious yet. Colombian singer Karol G will close out Weekend 1 on Sunday, making history as the first Latina to headline Coachella.
How to Watch Justin Bieber at Coachella 2026 From Home
Fans who couldn't make it to the festival in the desert can stream Bieber's full set live.
Coachella is streaming every performance from every stage on its official YouTube channel and the Coachella app, with some performances available in 4K. YouTube is also debuting a new 4×4 grid format this year, allowing viewers to watch four simultaneous performances at once.
Streaming begins Friday, April 10, at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET, and is also accessible through the YouTube app on smart TVs.
...When Is Justin Bieber's Second Coachella Performance?
Bieber is set to return to the Coachella Stage for Weekend 2 on Saturday, April 18, during the festival's second run, April 17–19. No changes to the set or lineup have been announced for the second weekend.
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