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CV Weekly: Coachella 2026 Weekend 1 Recap, Upcoming Events & New Businesses

🎶 Coachella 2026 Weekend 1 — What a Ride!

The desert was buzzing this past weekend as Coachella 2026 kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Over 125,000 music lovers descended on the Coachella Valley for three unforgettable days of music, art, and community.

The Headliners

Friday — Sabrina Carpenter delivered a triumphant return to Coachella, this time as a headliner. Her set was packed with Grammy-nominated hits like "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," and she surprised the crowd by bringing out actors Will Ferrell and Susan Sarandon instead of the typical musical guests. High winds unfortunately forced the cancellation of Anyma's electronic set, but the rest of the night more than delivered.

Saturday — Justin Bieber made his highly anticipated return to a major stage after stepping back from touring due to health challenges. His set was unlike anything Coachella has seen — he sat on stage with a laptop scrolling through his old YouTube hits and sang along karaoke-style, blending nostalgia with his newer tracks from Swag and Swag II. Love it or debate it, #Bieberchella was the most talked-about set of the weekend. Special guests included The Kid Laroi, Tems, and Wizkid. Fun fact: Hailey Bieber and baby Jack Blues were cheering him on from the crowd!

Sunday — Karol G made history as the first Latina artist to ever headline Coachella, closing out Weekend 1 with 20 songs, a Gloria Estefan cover, and surprise appearances from Becky G and Wisin. An explosively energetic and socially conscious performance that had the entire polo field dancing.

More Weekend 1 Highlights

Jack White pulled a surprise set in the Mojave Tent on Saturday — and yes, he closed with "Seven Nation Army"

Bini became the first Filipino group ever to perform at Coachella

The Strokes delivered a commanding, loud, and laser-filled set on the main stage

Radiohead's "Bunker" Experience offered an immersive, air-conditioned audiovisual journey through Kid A and Amnesiac

Iggy Pop proved age is just a number with a shirtless, high-energy punk set on Sunday

Weekend 2 is this Friday through Sunday (April 17–19) with the same lineup. If you're staying local, expect the usual Coachella traffic in Indio and surrounding areas — plan your commutes accordingly!

📅 What's Coming Up This Week

Beyond Coachella, there's plenty happening across the valley:

Palm Springs VillageFest — Every Thursday evening on Palm Canyon Drive. Live music, food vendors, and local artisans in beautiful downtown Palm Springs.

Free Thursday Nights at Palm Springs Art Museum — Enjoy world-class art without the ticket price. A perfect midweek cultural experience.

Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market — Every Friday at Rancho Mirage Community Park. Fresh local produce, baked goods, and handmade items.

Palm Springs Certified Farmers Market — Every Saturday at Palm Springs Pavilion. Stock up on farm-fresh goodness.

Coachella Valley Healing Rooms — Monthly prayer and healing sessions in Rancho Mirage. Check-in at 9:30 AM on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Check out our full events calendar for dates, times, and details!

🏪 Newly Added to Our Directory

These local businesses and organizations recently added their listings to Desert Biz Connect. Check them out and show them some love!

JPL Church (Rancho Mirage) — A faith community serving the desert

Strong Republic Personal Training (Palm Desert) — Personalized fitness training to help you crush your goals

Vakunaj Coffee (Indio) — Specialty coffee and catering in the east valley

Desi Strong Foundation (Palm Desert) — A nonprofit dedicated to supporting our community

Want your business listed? Add your listing here — it's free to get started. Browse all listings in our Business Directory.

💛 Ways to Serve Your Community

Looking to make a difference? Here are a few ways to get involved this week:

Volunteer at local events — Many Coachella Valley events and nonprofits need helping hands. Check with the Desi Strong Foundation and Coachella Valley Healing Rooms to see if they're currently accepting volunteers.

Shop local — With Coachella bringing thousands of visitors to the valley, it's a great time to support our local restaurants and shops.

Spread the word — Share this newsletter with a friend or neighbor. The more connected we are, the stronger our community becomes.

📰 Stay Connected

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Until next week, enjoy the desert sunshine! ☀️🌵