Perth's Tame Impala will headline Coachella 2027, joining British pop star Dua Lipa and American R&B artist SZA at the top of the bill for one of the world's most celebrated music festivals. The iconic California desert event, held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, is scheduled across two consecutive weekends: April 9–11 and April 16–18.
The Coachella 2027 headline acts
Dua Lipa will lead the Friday night program, with Madonna and Swedish artist Zara Larsson providing support. Saturday's headline slot belongs to Tame Impala, the psychedelic rock project fronted by Fremantle-raised Kevin Parker. The band's Coachella appearance comes just weeks after wrapping up an Australian tour that concluded at RAC Arena on October 25.
Sunday's headline spot goes to SZA, who will be supported by Don Toliver, Melbourne DJ Dom Dolla, Becky G, and Empire of the Sun. The latter act features Luke Steele, who grew up in Perth, meaning two Western Australian performers will take centre stage on consecutive days at the festival.
Strong Australian contingent across the weekend
Tame Impala's billing marks the band's fifth appearance at Coachella overall, following their previous headline performance in 2019 and their debut at the festival as an emerging act in 2011. This time around, they will be joined by a substantial Australian cohort, with seven acts from Australia set to perform across the weekend.
Alongside Tame Impala, Dom Dolla and Empire of the Sun, the Australian representation includes Gang of Youths, Genesis Owusu, The Avalanches, and Odd Mob. Empire of the Sun wasted no time reacting to the announcement, posting "Coachella 27... Let's go!!!!!!!" to social media, while Dom Dolla kept it simple: "See you in the desert."
The excitement extended to Luke Steele's family, with his sister Katy Steele, frontwoman of Perth band Little Birdy, responding to the news by writing, "Ok I'm coming." Empire of the Sun is also set to tour Australia in early 2027.
For fans of the evolving landscape of Australian music, the depth of the country's presence on the Coachella 2027 roster reflects a growing international appetite for homegrown talent.
Further highlights and special installations
Saturday's program extends well beyond the headline act, with Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, Tiesto, Martin Garrix, Role Model, and ADELA all scheduled to perform. Reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee will appear in a special "In the desert" set on Sunday.
French electronic duo Justice will perform at a venue called The Bunker, described as a cavernous underground installation designed to hold around 300 people, offering a markedly more intimate experience than the main stages.
Context: following 2026's big names
The 2027 edition follows a 2026 Coachella headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. The incoming line-up blends familiar festival favourites with fresh talent, and continues the event's tradition of featuring a broad mix of genres, from pop and electronic dance music to indie rock and R&B.
For Perth and Western Australia more broadly, Tame Impala's return to the Coachella headline slot is a significant moment, cementing Kevin Parker's status as one of the most internationally recognised Australian musicians of his generation.
