The desert air is buzzing with anticipation as Coachella 2025 gears up to kick off its first weekend from April 11th to 13th, followed by a second run from April 25th to 27th, per faroutmagazine.co.uk.
Now in its 26th year, the iconic Californian festival promises another unforgettable spectacle, blending global music titans and rising stars across its eight vibrant stages. Among the standout acts set to ignite weekend one are Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Rema, the electrifying Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, and a diverse lineup that spans genres from punk rock to electronic beats.
Coachella has long been a magnet for music lovers worldwide, drawing massive crowds to the sun-scorched Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This year’s headliners—Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Green Day, and Post Malone—are poised to deliver show-stopping performances, joined by an eclectic mix of artists like The Prodigy, FKA Twigs, Kraftwerk, and Clairo. But it’s the inclusion of Rema and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 that adds a distinct Afrobeat flavour to the desert stage, showcasing the festival’s ever-expanding global reach.
Rema, the 24-year-old Nigerian superstar behind hits like “Calm Down,” will take the Mojave stage on Sunday at 6:40pm, promising a high-energy set that fuses Afrobeats with pop and trap influences.
Meanwhile, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, led by the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, will perform on Friday at 4:05pm on the Outdoor Theatre stage. Known for their politically charged rhythms and relentless grooves, the band carries forward a legacy that’s sure to resonate with Coachella’s diverse audience.
For those unable to make the trek to California, Coachella’s magic will still be within reach. The festival’s six largest stages will be streamed live via its YouTube channel and the newly launched Coachella Livestream App, ensuring fans from every corner of the globe can tune in. The full stage times for weekend one, released today, reveal a packed schedule that includes other notable acts like Missy Elliott, Charli XCX and The Go-Go’s on Friday, The Original Misfits and Beth Gibbons on Saturday, and Amyl and The Sniffers alongside Kraftwerk on Sunday.
The Coachella Stage will host Lady Gaga’s dazzling return on Friday at 11:10pm, Travis Scott’s midnight takeover on Saturday, and Post Malone’s Sunday closer at 10:25pm. Over at the Outdoor Theatre, festivalgoers can catch The Marías and Tyla on Friday, before Clairo and Japanese Breakfast light up Saturday. The Sonora and Gobi stages will showcase underground gems like Kneecap, Viagra Boys, and Glass Beams, while the Sahara and Yuma tents pulse with electronic heavyweights like Mustard, Keinemusik, and Vintage Culture.
