Star-Studded Coachella 2026 Day 1: Kylie Jenner Cheers on Justin Bieber in Epic Kickoff!

Coachella has officially begun, and the event is drawing in a host of A-list celebrities, including none other than Kylie Jenner.

The 28-year-old beauty entrepreneur made her entrance in Indio, California, on the festival’s first day, donning a bold top emblazoned with a cheeky image of her friend Justin Bieber giving the middle finger.

She posted a snap of herself standing by a luxury cart with the caption:  ‘chelly day 1!!!!!’

Jenner seemed to channel her inner Bieber fan, her hands full with an impressive haul from his SKYLRK clothing line, including two substantial tote bags brimming with merchandise.

The reality TV star appeared to be in high spirits, beaming brightly as she held onto an iced coffee.

She paired the edgy Bieber tank top with black cropped sweat shorts and completed her look with light blue SKYLRK beach slides.

Kylie Jenner has arrived in the desert of Indio, California on day 1 of the highly-anticipated festival wearing a profane top featuring pal Justin Bieber sticking up his middle finger

Her controversial top is one of the merchandise items for sale at Coachella for a hefty price of $90

Jenner completed the look with a black bucket hat also from Bieber’s clothing line as she showcased her looks with minimal makeup on her face. 

Her controversial top is one of the merchandise items for sale at Coachella for a hefty price of $90.

Meanwhile, Lizzo also posted that she has touched down at Coachella as she rocked a rather racy ensemble.

The 37-year-old singer posted a video of herself hopping on a private plane in sheer panties.

The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will light up the desert in Indio, California, over two weekends.

Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G are headlining the highly anticipated event.

They’ll be joined by an eclectic roster that spans genres and generations, including electronic act Anyma, Young Thug, Turnstile, David Byrne, FKA twigs, Addison Rae and Ethel Cain.

Legacy artists Iggy Pop, Moby, and Devo also earned spots on the packed schedule, while Radiohead appeared under a mysterious note teasing The Bunker Debut of Kid A Mnesia.

The xx and The Strokes are both making a comeback to the festival. 

The booking marks a major milestone for Bieber as he has never officially been billed at the festival, despite making surprise cameos during Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, Chance the Rapper, Tems and Wizkid’s sets.

Meanwhile, Lizzo also posted that she has touched down at Coachella as she rocked a rather racy ensemble

Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G are headlining the highly anticipated event; Carpenter pictured in 2024

The booking marks a major milestone for Bieber as he has never officially been billed at the festival; Bieber pictured in 2022

Colombian superstar Karol G made her Coachella debut in 2022, but this will be her first major set behind her new album Tropicoqueta, released in June 2025; Seen performing in 2024

Bieber’s most recent live performance was at the 2026 Grammys on February 1, while his last full concert took place at a private Roxy Theatre show on March 29. 

The Baby hitmaker hasn’t headlined a major tour since cancelling his 49-date Justice World Tour after coming down with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

In agreeing to perform at the Southern California-based festival, the two-time Grammy-winner was paid more than $10 million – surpassing musical icons Beyonce and Lady Gaga as the festival’s highest-compensated artist ever. 

An insider told Rolling Stone that Bieber worked out his record Coachella payday directly with promoter Goldenvoice without the use of an agent.

‘It’s a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it’s something he built entirely on his own,’ an insider close to the Daisies artist – who shares son Jack, one, with supermodel wife Hailey Bieber, 28 – told the outlet.

The source added, ‘Between headlining Coachella and the success of Swag, it’s clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin – one where he’s fully in the driver’s seat.’

Carpenter previously performed at Coachella in 2024, as her then boyfriend Barry Keoghan cheered her on from the VIP section. 

She teased that her new Coachella performance will be ‘the most ambitious show I’ve ever done’ in a recent interview with Perfect magazine. 

Prices for weekend passes ran from $549 to $1,299 

For Karol G, it’s a long-awaited return.

The Colombian superstar made her Coachella debut in 2022, but this will be her first major set behind her new album Tropicoqueta, released in June 2025.

The milestone makes her the first Latina artist to lead the iconic Coachella stage. 

Prices for weekend passes at this year’s event ran from $549 to $1,299. 

The headliners for last year’s Coachella were Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat.