Justin Bieber has hinted at a future headlining performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026. The artist recently released a black and white video for his song "Speed Demon," filmed at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the site of the annual festival. This development follows his recent album releases and a period of health challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Justin Bieber released a "Speed Demon" video filmed at the Coachella venue.
- He teased a 2026 Coachella headlining set on Instagram.
- Bieber recently released two albums, Swag and Swag II.
- His last U.S. performance was in 2022.
- He reportedly secured a seven-figure deal for the Coachella slot.
Bieber's Video and Social Media Tease
The new video for "Speed Demon" was shot and edited by Rory Kramer. It features scenes from the Empire Polo Club, which hosts Coachella. This location choice directly links to the festival.
Following the video's release, Bieber posted on Instagram. He included photos of himself with his wife, Hailey Bieber, and their son, Jack Blues Bieber, at the same location. His caption, "see u in april," strongly suggested a future appearance at the April festival.
Festival Fact
Coachella 2026 is scheduled to take place on April 10-12 and April 17-19 in Indio, California. It spans two weekends.
Recent Album Releases and Career Shifts
"Speed Demon" is a track from Bieber's album Swag II. This album is a follow-up to his July release, Swag. Swag II contains 23 songs and includes collaborations with artists such as Lil B, Hurricane Chris, Eddie Benjamin, and Tems.
Bieber announced both Swag and Swag II with a series of Instagram posts. These posts featured billboards and other large-scale promotions. The quick release of two albums marks a productive period for the artist.
"Between headlining Coachella and the success of Swag, it’s clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin — one where he’s fully in the driver’s seat."
Return to Music After Hiatus
Swag was Bieber's first album in four years. His previous album, Justice, was released in 2021. The period between these albums involved significant personal and professional challenges.
The artist canceled his large-scale world tour supporting Justice due to a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. This condition caused partial facial paralysis. He also ended his long-term professional relationship with manager Scooter Braun, who first discovered him on YouTube.
Background on Manager Split
Rumors circulated regarding personal and financial tensions that contributed to the end of Bieber's professional relationship with Scooter Braun. Braun had managed Bieber since his early career.
Coachella Headlining Details
Earlier this month, Justin Bieber was officially confirmed as one of the headliners for Coachella 2026. This confirmation followed reports from Rolling Stone that the singer secured a seven-figure deal for the performance.
Sources indicated that Bieber worked directly with Goldenvoice, the festival promoter. He negotiated the terms of his headlining slot. This direct negotiation highlights his increased control over his career decisions.
First Major U.S. Performance Since 2022
Bieber's Coachella set will be his first performance in the United States since his 2022 Justice World Tour. This return to the stage as a headliner marks a significant moment in his career.
While Bieber has made guest appearances at Coachella in the past, 2026 will be his first solo headlining slot. For example, he joined Tems and WizKid in 2024 to perform "Essence." In 2022, he performed "Peaches" with Daniel Caesar. He also performed "Sorry" with Ariana Grande during her headlining set in 2019.
Other artists confirmed as headliners for Coachella 2026 include Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Anyma. Karol G is set to make history as the first Latina artist to headline the festival.
Coachella Headliners
- Justin Bieber
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Karol G
- Anyma
The festival continues to attract a diverse range of top artists, offering a wide array of musical experiences for attendees.
