Coachella 2026 is just a little over a month away! If you didn't get tickets, don't give up hope; you've definitely still got a chance to see Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, and so many more incredible performers in the California desert. You just need to think strategically to grab those last-minute tickets before you jet off to Indio.
Buying concert tickets can be stressful! Concertgoers deal with long wait times and high prices just to see their faves, but once you're there, it's totally worth it. Festivals like Coachella are a great way to see your favorite bands and discover new artists too, bopping around from stage to stage as you explore what you're into.
Ahead, learn how to get last-minute Coachella tickets for the two-weekend event, starting April 10, 2026.
When is Coachella 2026?
The festival takes place on two subsequent weekends in April. Weekend one is held from April 10 and 12, and weekend two from April 17 and 19. Two weekends = better odds at getting tickets, right?
Who is performing at Coachella 2026?
The lineup is stacked this year, with big names and buzzier, smaller acts alike! Justin Bieber is hitting the stage for a highly anticipated headline performance — his first time at Coachella! — with Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G as the other main stage headliners on both weekends. (Both Carpenter and Karol G have performed at Coachella before, with Carpenter hitting the stage in 2024 and Karol G in 2022.)
Fellow performers include Addison Rae, Taemin, PinkPantheress, KATSEYE, Laufey, FKA twigs, and tons more.
How can I score last-minute Coachella tickets?
It's possible! Keep an eye on reselling platforms and social media to see if anyone you know is unloading their tickets. (Just make sure the tickets are legit before spending your hard-earned cash.)
You may also be able to use your (or your parents') hotel or credit card points to increase your chances of getting Coachella tickets. For example, travel platform Marriott Bonvoy created Marriott Bonvoy Moments to help members enjoy more personalized travel experiences, and one such experience is Coachella. After you sign up to be a member, you can get access to special Coachella packages, including a few super VIP situations, that only cost one point to put in for (you can easily grab one point via an Uber ride). The first one drops on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at noon ET, and they have 10 one-point packages available, so move fast.
What about super last-minute tickets?
If you live nearby and enjoy an impromptu, impulsive adventure, you may get lucky and score super last-minute tickets to the shows. Of course, this does create a few conundrums, like where to stay and how to get there, but the fine folks at Reddit have some ideas! If your friends are camping, see if you can share their site. Others recommend staying farther from Indio—perhaps in Palm Desert or Joshua Tree, for example—and driving in. Sure, it'll be a bit more work to commute an hour or so to the festival grounds, but Airbnbs and other rentals closer to the grounds book up fast.
However, because there are two weekends versus just one, you may find great deals, especially on that second weekend; some Reddit users say weekend two is typically less popular and prices are lower for last-minute tickets, hotels, and shuttles. If you're interested in trying your luck with last-minute Coachella tickets, it's worth it to do some pre-research now and figure out lodging and transportation so you're not scrambling on the first day of shows.
