Dua Lipa to become first female British headliner at Coachella 2027

November 11, 2026

Coachella has revealed its 2027 lineup, featuring Dua Lipa as the festival's first solo British female headliner, performing on Friday nights across both April weekends. She will share top billing with Tame Impala on Saturdays and SZA on Sundays, while Madonna returns to the festival two decades after her original appearance and following a surprise guest spot in 2025. The California desert festival expects over 100,000 daily attendees and includes diverse acts like Diljit Dosanjh, who previously made history as Coachella's first Punjabi-language performer, alongside artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Zara Larsson, and various UK performers.

Who is affected

Dua Lipa (first solo British female headliner)
Tame Impala (Saturday headliner)
SZA (Sunday headliner)
Madonna (returning performer)
Other performing artists including Zara Larsson, Phoebe Bridgers, Diljit Dosanjh, Jisoo, Kehlani, Weezer, Robyn, EsDeeKid, Chase & Status, and Jorja Smith
More than 100,000 fans expected to attend each day
Festival organizers and promoters

What action is being taken

Tickets are going on sale on Friday

Why it matters

This represents a significant milestone for British female artists in the music festival landscape, as Dua Lipa becomes the first solo British woman to headline one of the world's most prestigious and high-profile music festivals. The festival's reputation for attracting massive audiences (over 100,000 daily) and celebrity attendees makes this a landmark achievement that highlights the growing recognition and prominence of British female performers on the international stage. The announcement also addresses previous controversy surrounding female artist billing, particularly following Charli XCX's 2025 appearance where she was not given headliner status despite her album's success.

What's next

The festival will take place on April 9-11 and 16-18, 2027
Tickets go on sale on Friday

Read full article from source: BBC