Coachella has officially unveiled its 2027 lineup, confirming Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and SZA as its three main headliners. However, the festival's big reveal may have arrived a little earlier than planned, courtesy of SZA herself.
Before the announcement, the 'Snooze' singer seemingly let the names slip during an Instagram exchange with someone criticising her headlining slot. What began as a response to an online comment quickly became an unintentional spoiler for fans awaiting the festival's official lineup.
Now that the rumours have been confirmed, music lovers have plenty more to look forward to, including performances from Madonna, Daddy Yankee, and Jisoo. With two weekends of music we're willing to tolerate the desert heat for, Coachella is already dominating the trends ahead of its season.
Did SZA Accidentally Reveal Coachella's Headliners?
The speculation began when SZA appeared to confirm her own Coachella booking through her private Instagram account, @notmusicatalliswear. As reported by the Palm Springs Desert Sun, the singer wrote that she had agreed to perform at a major show and told followers she would see them in the desert. She also reportedly expressed excitement about delivering a memorable performance.
However, the bigger revelation came when SZA responded to someone questioning her place on the lineup. The singer suggested that the commenter could watch the festival's other two headliners instead, mentioning Tame Impala and Dua Lipa by name. She also criticised the commenter for publicly putting down the only Black woman headlining the event.
The exchange circulated online swiftly as gossip does, with fans wondering whether SZA had just revealed two of Coachella's biggest acts before organisers could make their announcement. As it turns out, the names were correct.
SZA is no stranger to the California festival. She previously performed in 2016 and 2018, and returned as a surprise guest during Justin Bieber's 2026 set. However, 2027 will mark her first time as a Coachella headliner.
Who Is Performing at Coachella 2027?
Dua Lipa will headline the Friday shows on 9 and 16 April, followed by Tame Impala on Saturday, 10 and 17 April. SZA will close both weekends on Sunday, 11 and 18 April. Daddy Yankee also receives special billing on the festival poster.
Aside from the main headliners, the lineup includes Madonna, Phoebe Bridgers, Jisoo, Zara Larsson, Kehlani, Weezer, and BABYMONSTER. The stellar lineup brings together pop, rock, R&B, and K-pop performers.
The announcement gives fans plenty of reasons to start planning their festival outfits, although choosing which performances to prioritise might prove harder than picking a music festival OOTD.
When Is Coachella 2027 and How Can Fans Get Tickets?
Coachella 2027 will take place across two weekends, from 9–11 April and 16–18 April, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Festival passes go on sale on Friday, 13 November, at noon Pacific Time, with an American Express presale beginning on Thursday, 12 November, at the same time.
General admission passes are already sold out, but three-day general admission passes with shuttle access are listed at $779 (approximately £590), including service fees. Coachella does not offer single-day tickets.
Hotel packages are also available for visitors planning their accommodation alongside the festival. Fans unable to attend in person can still catch the performances through Coachella's YouTube livestreams. That's a front seat ticket to your favourite artists' performances sans the desert heat.
SZA may have dropped the headliners' names ahead of schedule, but come April, she'll be dropping the beat.
