The second weekend of the highly anticipated Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to commence on Friday, bringing a plethora of musical performances and artistic expressions to the Southern California desert. For those unable or unwilling to attend in person, there’s great news: Coachella has once again made arrangements to stream the festival live. This option allows fans worldwide to experience the excitement from the comfort of their homes.
This year’s edition of the festival is providing an expansive livestream covering six stages, prominently including the main Coachella stage. The livestream will begin at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on Friday. Fans can access the streams at the official YouTube channel dedicated to Coachella at https://www.youtube.com/@coachella. This feature has become a popular aspect of the festival in recent years, allowing those who cannot be physically present to still partake in the incredible performances showcased throughout the weekend.
Among the notable additions this year is a brand-new stage named “Quasar,” which will also feature livestreamed performances, starting at the same time as the main event. This new addition promises to enhance the festival experience by providing diverse acts and a fresh atmosphere on the grounds.
Continuing with the excitement, major names in the music industry are slated to headline the festival throughout the weekend. Star-studded headliners include the likes of Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Post Malone, and Green Day, among numerous other performances that are scheduled to take place. Each artist carries unique styles, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this exhilarating weekend.
The festivities for Weekend 2 of Coachella span from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20, offering an eclectic mix of performances from different musical genres. For those keen to catch their favorite artists, a schedule outlining showtimes is available. Taking into account that all the times listed are in Pacific Time (PT) provides ease for attendees tuning in from various parts of the country.
On the first evening of the festival, Friday, the Main stage is set to be a hotspot for major acts. The lineup will kick off with Marina, formally known as “Marina and the Diamonds,” performing at 5:40 p.m., followed by Benson Boone at 7:05 p.m. The night will crescendo with Missy Elliott taking the stage at 9 p.m., preceding the headlining act, Lady Gaga, who is scheduled to perform at 11:10 p.m. Lady Gaga is expected to put on an electrifying show as she did during the first weekend, setting the standard high with a near two-hour performance that highlighted new music from her latest album, “Mayhem,” while giving fans a taste of what to anticipate on her forthcoming Mayhem Ball world tour.
For fans of multiple genres, there are plenty of options across the various stages. Notably, the ’80s band The Go-Go’s is set to grace the Outdoor Stage with their performance at 5:25 p.m. Meanwhile, Djo, led by “Stranger Things” star Joe Keery, will entertain crowds on the Mojave stage at 6:05 p.m. and rapper GloRilla is set to light up the Sahara stage with her performance at 10:25 p.m.
As Saturday rolls in, attendees can look forward to rock band Jimmy Eat World on the Main stage at 4 p.m., followed by T-Pain at 5:25 p.m. The lineup will continue with Charli XCX at 7:20 p.m., headliner Green Day at 9:05 p.m., and closing the night will be Travis Scott at 11:40 p.m.
Moving on to the final day, Coachella’s Main stage will be graced by Post Malone, who will close out the festival with a performance at 10:25 p.m. just after rapper Megan Thee Stallion at 8:30 p.m. Earlier in the day, Shaboozey is set to captivate the audience around 4:05 p.m. Adding to the excitement, K-Pop sensation Jennie will perform at 7:45 p.m. on the Outdoor stage, followed by Zedd at 9:10 p.m. and Ty Dolla Sign on the Sahara stage at 9:35 p.m.
With such a diverse lineup and the opportunity to experience it from home, the second weekend of Coachella promises to deliver unforgettable performances and moments for fans around the world.
