
Coachella 2026 opens with star-studded surprises on Day 1
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.













