Coachella 2025 has officially kicked into countdown mode, and it’s anyone’s guess what kind of legendary headliner the Indio, California-based festival will feature. For this year’s festivities on April 11-13 and April 18-20, respectively, there’ll be so many unforgettable moments from some of those genres and eras that Coachella can pull off like no one else.
The 2025 headliners blend chart-topping icons and rock legends bringing their energy to the desert stage:
Travis Scott returns to Coachella for the first time since 2017, this time as a headlining act. This show will make for one of redemption since he has been on the road to clear his name since the Astroworld 2021 tragedy. Previous Coachella appearances were canned in 2020 due to COVID-19 and last year due to the aftermath of the incident. But with the overwhelming success of his most recent album, Utopia, and dominance over streaming, Scott will most likely once again be a festival powerhouse. Headlining for the second time this year will be none other than Lady Gaga, quite used to the limelight at Coachella. Fans may remember her dazzling 2017 performance, which put in for Beyoncé. With her flair for theatre and hit-packed sets, Gaga is sure not to disappoint.
The announcement confirmed Post Malone’s first-ever headlining gig, along with his 2025 stadium tour. The last time Posty graced Coachella, it was back in 2018 at the Sahara Tent, amusements abundant when he blended hip-hop, pop, and rock together. This time out, he’ll bring that headline-worthy charisma to the main stage of Coachella.
The lineup rounds off with the addition of the fabled Green Day punk rock band in their maiden Coachella appearance, although frontman Billie Joe Armstrong managed to make a memorable cameo during The Replacements’ set back in 2014. The addition of the three bands within the event showcases the commitment of Coachella toward celebrating music’s lasting legacy.
Imagine, if you will, a Coachella reputation for genre merges and fan bases from all over the spectrum of musical taste. This year’s lineup carries on that tradition in a literally seamless blend of hip-hop, pop, and rock.
Travis Scott’s return is one for the books, truly proving to the world just how resilient one can be with the power of redemption in the air. Meanwhile, high-voltage performances by Lady Gaga and enduring legacy from Green Day also promise to make this a festival to remember through a high-energy performance. Finally, rounding out this year’s headliners is Post Malone, surely underlining his rise and remarkable evolution as an artist.
But while the details of which supporting acts will appear or how tickets will be available are still scarce, Damania says anticipation keeps growing. The dual-weekend festival continues to be a cultural phenomenon that draws music lovers from around the world to the California desert.
It is setting up to be one hell of a musical, artistic, and communal festival that is Coachella 2025. Headlining it with iconic artists Travis Scott and Lady Gaga will surely be an unforgettable time in the desert sun; add in some Post Malone and Green Day, and it’s going to be nothing but fun.
