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Coachella has released the weekend one livestream schedule for 2026, with YouTube streaming all seven stages across both weekends and offering a multiview option; the schedule lists daily set times for Friday (April 10), Saturday (April 11), and Sunday (April 12) across all stages, featuring acts such as The xx, Sabrina Carpenter, Turnstile, The Strokes, Interpol, Jack White, Wet Leg, Iggy Pop, Karol G, Young Thug, and more.
Coachella 2026 opened with a string of surprise collaborations as Teddy Swims invited Joe Jonas, Vanessa Carlton and David Lee Roth onstage, while Friday highlights included Lykke Li’s emotional set, Moby’s nostalgic 1999 throwback, Turnstile’s high-energy performance amid controversy, and KATSEYE performing with Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami; The XX made a comeback appearance, Sabrina Carpenter was slated to headline, and celebrity sightings (Becky G, Ariana Madix) plus logistics and a weather advisory colored Day 1 of the festival.
Coachella 2026 opens its 25th edition in Indio with standout moments—from Bini’s historic Coachella debut and Sabrina Carpenter’s night slot to Radiohead’s immersive Bunker installation—alongside a slate of performances, art, food pop-ups, and real-time reporting guiding fans at the festival and viewers watching from home.
Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale, touted as the ultimate Barbie fan event, drew criticism for sparse, cheaply constructed installations (including a lifesize Barbie house described as a 'cheap backdrop'), an unremarkable 80s roller disco, and ticket prices that climbed to $452.50 for a so-called Dream Pass, leaving attendees and observers comparing it to other festival flops and calling the experience underwhelming at best.
Napa's La Onda Latin Festival has been canceled for 2026, with refunds issued to Front Gate Tickets buyers and organizers expressing hope the event can return in the future.
The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival returns to Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center from Sept. 24–27 with Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, and Chris Stapleton as headliners, along with Dave Matthews Band and more than 100 acts across multiple stages, offering four days of music and experiences; weekend and general admission passes are on sale.
The Rock the Country festival's South Carolina date in Anderson was canceled after several artists, including Shinedown, pulled out amid lineup disruptions; the Kid Rock-led tour will still visit seven other stops, with no official reason given for the SC cancellation.
Shinedown has pulled out of Kid Rock’s Rock the Country festival, saying they aim to unite rather than divide; they join other withdrawals (Ludacris, Morgan Wade, Carter Faith) amid the festival's MAGA-linked profile. Creed's status is unclear, with the band's name appearing on some lineup pages but removed from the festival homepage. The Anderson, South Carolina date was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, though a broader, multi-city spring/summer run remains planned.
Shinedown became the fourth act to pull out of Kid Rock’s MAGA-leaning Rock the Country festival, joining Ludacris and country artists Morgan Wade and Carter Faith, with the band saying they want to unite audiences rather than divide and thus will not participate. Ludacris’ removal was reportedly a poster mix-up, while Wade and Faith did not comment.
Sundance 2026 unveils 13 star-driven indie titles—ranging from thrillers and rom-coms to documentaries—poised to spark late-night bidding wars as distributors chase breakout hits, with A-listers like Channing Tatum, Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde and Charli XCX attached to several projects.
Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 announced its first wave of shows for May 4-10 in Los Angeles across 35 venues with 350+ events, including Night of Too Many Stars for autism charity, Kevin Hart-hosted Funny AF taped episodes, headlining sets from Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis, John Mulaney and Katt Williams, Feid & Marcello Hernández at the Hollywood Bowl, a Lizzo-hosted night, a Pee-wee Herman tribute, a Flight of the Conchords reunion, and multiple live podcasts; tickets go on sale January 23 at 10 a.m. PT.
Ludacris exited the Rock the Country festival after fan backlash over his inclusion alongside pro‑M MAGA-aligned artists; a reps suggests the booking was a mix-up and he’s no longer part of the lineup.
The Els Enfarinats festival in Ibi, Spain, features revelers engaging in a playful battle using flour, eggs, and firecrackers, as captured in a series of photos by AP.
The Human League has been announced as the final headliner for Trentham Live 2026, performing on August 23rd to close the four-day festival, with a set spanning four decades of music, supported by Haircut 100, after Primal Scream was dropped due to a controversy.
Every September, the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, hosts the Mothman Festival, celebrating the legendary cryptid with costumes, vendors, and events, drawing thousands of visitors and boosting local tourism, all rooted in a 1966 sighting and the creature's cultural significance.