Who is the best Coachella headliner of all time?

From iconic pyramid stages to genre-defining spectacles, this list spans the artists who shaped Coachella into a cultural institution. Legends and trailblazers, classics and modern icons — who was the most unforgettable? Cast your vote!

1

Beyoncé

Delivered the historic 2018 'Beychella' set, the first Black woman to headline Coachella, featuring a full marching band and career-spanning medley.

2

Daft Punk

The French electronic duo's 2006 headlining set with the iconic glowing pyramid stage is widely credited with defining modern Coachella culture.

3

Radiohead

The British art-rock band headlined in both 2004 and 2012, delivering intense, atmospheric sets consistently ranked among the greatest in festival history.

4

Kanye West

His 2011 headline set featuring jaw-dropping stage production and a near-perfect setlist of hits is often cited as one of the most memorable in Coachella history.

5

Jay-Z

Became the first solo rapper to headline Coachella in 2010, delivering a show-stopping set that included surprise guest appearances.

6

Lady Gaga

Stepped in for a pregnant Beyoncé on short notice in 2017, turning a high-pressure situation into one of the most acclaimed headline shows in festival history.

7

Dr. Dre

His 2012 headline set included a legendary Tupac hologram moment and a who's who of hip-hop guest appearances, making it one of the most talked-about performances ever.

8

Eminem

The Detroit rapper brought raw energy and an exhaustive catalogue to the 2012 Coachella main stage, cementing his reputation as one of hip-hop's greatest live performers.

9

Paul McCartney

The Beatles legend headlined in both 2009 and 2013, delivering career-spanning sets of timeless classics to generations of fans.

10

Rage Against the Machine

Their 2007 reunion headline set after seven years apart was a politically explosive event; their 2022 return cemented their legacy as one of rock's most powerful live acts.

11

Björk

The Icelandic avant-garde artist's 2007 headline set blended theatricality and electronic music in a visually stunning spectacle unlike any other Coachella performance.

12

Outkast

The legendary Atlanta duo's 2014 Coachella headline marked their first reunion performance after years apart, drawing enormous crowds.

13

Kendrick Lamar

A fixture at Coachella, Kendrick headlined in both 2017 and 2022, delivering politically charged and musically brilliant sets that elevated the festival's cultural prestige.

14

Billie Eilish

Became the youngest solo headline act in Coachella history at just 17 years old in 2019; returned as a headliner again in 2025 to even greater acclaim.

15

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican reggaeton star made history in 2022 as the first non-English-language headliner at Coachella, drawing one of the largest crowds in festival history.

16

BLACKPINK

In 2023 the K-pop superstars became the first Korean act to headline Coachella, marking a landmark moment in the global spread of K-pop culture.

17

The Weeknd

The Canadian R&B star headlined Coachella in 2024, delivering an electrifying set that cemented his reputation as one of music's greatest live performers.

18

SZA

The acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter headlined Coachella 2025 to widespread critical praise, cementing her status as one of her generation's defining live performers.

19

Madonna

The pop icon closed out Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 with a career-spanning spectacular, one of the most highly anticipated headline bookings in recent festival history.

20

Coldplay

The British stadium rockers delivered a visually spectacular headline set at Coachella 2023, complete with wristband light shows and a setlist spanning their entire catalogue.