Coachella 2026 Live Stream Schedule Released As Festival Kicks Off

Coachella 2026 Live Stream Schedule Released As Festival Kicks Off...

The highly anticipated Coachella 2026 live stream schedule was unveiled Friday morning as the music festival begins its first weekend in Indio, California. Fans across the U.S. are searching for streaming details after organizers confirmed YouTube will again host free performances from both weekends.

This year's lineup includes headliners Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and ODESZA, with surprise guest appearances expected throughout the festival. The streaming schedule shows Swift's Friday night set will air live at 10:15 PM PT, while Lamar closes Sunday with a 10:30 PM PT stream.

Coachella's digital broadcast has become increasingly important since 2020, when the pandemic first forced the festival to cancel. Last year's streams drew over 40 million global viewers, with U.S. audiences accounting for 62% of viewership according to YouTube analytics.

Weekend 1 streams run April 12-14, with Weekend 2 coverage following April 19-21. Each day's broadcast begins at 4:00 PM PT on YouTube's Coachella channel. The schedule includes 18 channel options for different stages and artist close-ups.

Fans on social media are particularly excited about potential collaborations, following rumors of a Swift-Lamar duet during weekend 2. Festival organizers have remained tight-lipped about special guests, maintaining Coachella's tradition of surprise performances.

For those missing the live streams, YouTube will keep performances available for 72 hours after each weekend concludes. The full streaming schedule and stage breakdowns are now posted on Coachella's official website and social media accounts.