What is the best Coachella headlining performance of all time?

Legendary surprise sets, cultural moments, and genre-defining performances — Coachella headliners that transcended the desert stage. Pick your favorite!

1

Beyoncé (2018)

The legendary 'Homecoming' set that became a Netflix documentary — widely considered the greatest Coachella performance ever.

2

Daft Punk (2006)

The French duo debuted their iconic pyramid stage with a transcendent light show that redefined festival production.

3

Prince (2008)

A surprise, surprise-packed headline set in the rain that many call the most magical night in Coachella history.

4

Radiohead (2004)

A career-defining festival headline set that elevated Radiohead to a new level of live-show prestige.

5

Kanye West (2011)

Ye delivered a visually stunning set on an elevated platform with no backdrop, just lights — one of the most theatrical Coachella moments.

6

LCD Soundsystem (2016)

James Murphy's reunion set after a supposed farewell, delivered with unmatched dance-floor energy.

7

Billie Eilish (2019)

At just 17, Billie Eilish headlined Coachella's Outdoor Theatre and delivered a breakout performance that launched her into superstardom.

8

Frank Ocean (2012)

Fresh off the release of Channel Orange, Frank Ocean delivered an emotionally raw set that made him a Coachella legend.

9

The Weeknd (2018)

Abel Tesfaye closed out a massive Coachella weekend with a brooding, cinematic set packed with his biggest hits.

10

Kendrick Lamar (2017)

Kendrick commanded the main stage with a politically charged performance coming off the back of To Pimp a Butterfly.

11

Arcade Fire (2011)

Riding the momentum of The Suburbs, Arcade Fire delivered a euphoric headline set captured in an Amazon Prime live special.

12

Jay-Z (2010)

Hov headlined the main stage in 2010 with a career-spanning set, cementing his status as one of Coachella's all-time great performers.