April 10, 2026, 4:22 p.m. PT
Coachella 2026 festivalgoers should have more than their ears on alert — they should also have their eyes peeled for any celebrities wandering about the Empire Polo Club grounds this weekend.
Some of last year’s famous attendees included Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Dylan Efron, and Nina Dobrev and Shaun White. So, who could show up this year?
Here are some of the actors, social media personalities and other recognizable names that have been spotted on and around the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio during Weekend 1.
Sabrina Carpenter
There’s a rumor going around the desert that Sabrina Carpenter has been rehearsing her Coachella set at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert for the past several days. We reached out to the arena and they were not able to confirm nor deny — so we’ll leave that one up to your interpretation. Carpenter has yet to be spotted by any fans (and has yet to post any photos herself) in the desert, but word on the street is that she’s been here for a while to prepare.
Still need your Sabrina fix? Head to Sabrina’s Pit Stop on your way into the festival.
Justin Bieber
A Coachella regular, Justin Bieber is set headline the festival for the first time on April 11 and April 18, making a major live comeback after taking several years off touring. Bieber hasn’t posted anything to social media yet about being in the desert, but we’ve seen several fans who live or are staying near the grounds post videos while overhearing his sound check the past couple days, so we know he’s gearing up for a special performance.
Karol G
Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G will close out Coachella on April 12 and April 19, and she is the first Latina to headline the festival.
“Karol G is everything,” Local DJ and rapper J. Patron (Camilo Gomez) and Gasolina party series founder Sal Moreno told The Desert Sun earlier this spring. “You can’t get any bigger than headlining Coachella, so the fact she’s doing it is just huge for the culture, huge for the music, and just huge for any artist that has a dream to play that spot in the future.”
Kylie Jenner
“Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star Kylie Jenner started sharing Instagram stories about prepping for Coachella the day before the festival, including a shot of some stylish nails with flower gems she said gave “bieberchella” vibes.
She also posted a photo of herself posing with an iced coffee, captioned “chelly day 1!!!!!”
Paris Hilton
On Instagram, media personality and socialite Paris Hilton shared a series of stories showing her making her way to Coachella Weekend 1.
“So we’re about to take off. I’m so excited for Coachella this weekend,” Hilton said in one of the videos, while also showing her personal skincare merchandise, Parívie.
‘Love Island’ stars
The popular reality dating show has met Coachella: A group of “Love Island” season 7 stars, including, Jeremiah Brown, Iris Kendall, TJ Palma, Hannah Fields, and Andreina Santos, posted a series of Instagram stories about a “prechella” hang.
Ariana Madix
Speaking of “Love Island,” when two Desert Sun journalists were in line waiting to get their media credential and GA wristband Thursday evening they looked to their left and, lo and behold, just one line over was “Love Island” host and “Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix.
The reality TV personality — who’s also an author, actress and co-owner of the Los Angeles sandwich shop Something About Her — was in line with longtime boyfriend Daniel Wai and a friend to pick up their own wristbands.
Reality TV stars, they’re just like us!
Becky G
Singer Becky G said she kicked of her Coachella weekend with a stop at Sixth Street Coffee in Coachella (where she’s surprised local fans in the past during the festival) and Las Tres Conchitas Bakery.
She was then spotted on Friday dancing among the crowd near Do LaB stage as DJ Fifi performed.
She held a sign that read “I know the DJ,” as festivalgoers rushed in to snap pics along side her.
Justine Skye and Hailey Bieber
Justine Skye and Hailey Bieber posted on Instagram that they were ready for Coachella, and we’re not surprised, seeing as Hailey’s husband is headlining the festival Saturday.
Delilah Belle Hamlin
Professional fashion model and influencer Delilah Belle Hamlin also shared she was headed to the festival’s first weekend.
“Indio I am in you,” she wrote in an Instagram story.
Daniela Avanzini
Daniela Avanzini, singer, dancer, and member of the global girl group KATSEYE, posted a series of Instagram stories saying she’d be partaking in Weekend 1 fun, which makes sense seeing as she and her bandmates are making their Coachella debut Friday.
Editor’s note: The Desert Sun will be updating this list as we learn of more celebrity sightings.
