Several major music festivals in the UK and US have announced their lineups for 2026, with some revealing headliners early. Notably, Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Reading & Leeds have announced headliners including Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, and others. The UK’s T in the Park and TRNSMT are also expected to return, with speculation about headliners and festival formats. The festivals aim to attract large audiences and capitalize on the resurgence of both classic and contemporary acts.
The 2025 festival season saw large crowds and high-profile lineups, with events like Glastonbury, TRNSMT, and Primavera Sound drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees. The UK’s T in the Park was replaced by TRNSMT, which has hosted legendary acts and is now in a period of uncertainty regarding its future. In the US, Coachella and Stagecoach announced their 2026 lineups early, with Coachella featuring headliners like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Radiohead, amid a trend of early announcements to avoid leaks. These festivals are part of a broader cultural resurgence, with organizers aiming to attract diverse audiences and adapt to changing music tastes.
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What to Know About the 2026 Coachella Lineup and Festival
The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has announced its lineup, featuring big-name headliners and exciting new acts. If you're planning to attend or just curious about what to expect, here's everything you need to know about Coachella 2026, including dates, headliners, ticket info, and surprises to watch for.
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Who Are the Headliners at Primavera Sound and Coachella 2026?
The announcement of the 2026 lineups for Primavera Sound in Barcelona and Coachella in California has fans buzzing. These festivals are known for their star-studded lineups and surprise performances, making them must-attend events for music lovers worldwide. Curious about who will be taking the stage? Keep reading to discover the headliners, new artists debuting, and what makes these lineups so exciting.
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What Are the Biggest Music Festivals Happening in 2026?
With several major festivals announcing their lineups for 2026, music fans are eager to know what to expect. From headliners to genres, this year’s festivals promise exciting performances and diverse lineups. Curious about which festivals are making headlines and who will be performing? Keep reading for all the latest details on the upcoming 2026 music festival season.
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Upcoming 2026 Music Festivals: Lineups, Headliners & What to Expect
As the 2026 festival season approaches, music fans are eager to learn which events will feature their favorite artists and what surprises might be in store. Major festivals like Coachella, Primavera Sound, Reading & Leeds, and Download have started revealing their headliners, while others like Glastonbury are taking a fallow year. Curious about who will perform, which festivals are announcing lineups early, and what new artists are emerging? Read on to get all the latest insights into the 2026 festival scene and plan your summer of music.
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How Do Festival Lineups Shape Music Trends and Audience Expectations?
Festival lineups are more than just a list of performers—they reflect current music trends, influence audience choices, and even shape the future of the music scene. With major festivals revealing their 2026 lineups, it's clear that the acts chosen can tell us a lot about what's popular now and what's coming next. Curious about how these lineups impact the music industry and festival-goers? Keep reading to find out how festival lineups influence music trends, what they reveal about popular genres, and how they affect ticket sales and audience expectations.
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Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter is an American singer and actress, who is signed to Hollywood Records. After making her acting debut with an appearance in the crime series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, she starred in a recurring role as the young versi
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Radiohead are an English rock band formed in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke, brothers Jonny Greenwood and Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway.
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Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Discovered at age 13 by talent manager Scooter Braun after he had watched his YouTube cover song videos, Bieber was signed to RBMG Records in 2008.
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Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. She is predominantly described as a reggaeton and Latin trap artist, but has experimented with a variety of other genres including reggae and sertaneja.
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The Strokes are a Grammy-winning American rock band from Manhattan, New York. Formed in 1998, the band is composed of singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti.
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The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1978. The band members have changed several times, with guitarist, lead vocalist, and songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member.
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Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known professionally as Doja Cat, is an American singer and rapper. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Doja Cat began making and releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager.
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Barcelona ( BAR-sə-LOH-nə; Catalan: [bəɾsəˈlonə] ; Spanish: [baɾθeˈlona] ) is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipali
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Olivia Isabel Rodrigo is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Paige Olvera on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark and Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
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Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place in Pilton, Somerset, in England. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts.
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Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. Her narrative songwriting, which often centers around her personal life, has received widespread media coverage.
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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Over a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most significant figures of the 21st century through her vocal ability, mus
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Samuel Thomas Fender is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. After commencing a career as an actor, he was signed as a singer and released several singles independently, being named one of the BBC's Sound of 2018. he signed to Polydor Recor
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Edward Christopher Sheeran MBE is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project.
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Neil Percival Young OC OM is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and activist. After embarking on a music career in the 1960s, he moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and others.