Highlights:
- Diljit Dosanjh will return to Coachella in April 2027, four years after his historic debut.
- He is scheduled to perform on Fridays, April 9 and April 16, alongside Dua Lipa's headline sets.
- Madonna, BLACKPINK's JISOO, Zara Larsson and Steve Lacy are also on the Friday lineup.
- Tame Impala and SZA will headline Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
- Diljit's return comes as Indian and Indian-origin artists continue to feature at the festival.
Punjabi music is heading back to one of the world's biggest music festivals, and Diljit Dosanjh is leading the charge. The singer and actor is set to return to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2027, four years after making history with his debut performance in 2023.
Diljit features on the newly announced lineup for the festival, which will take place over two weekends in April at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. His return places him alongside some of the biggest names in international music, including Dua Lipa, Madonna, SZA and Tame Impala.
The 2027 festival will run from April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18. Diljit is scheduled to perform on Friday, April 9 and April 16, the same day that Dua Lipa will headline. The Friday lineup also features Madonna, who is billed in the Dance Tent, BLACKPINK's JISOO, Zara Larsson, Steve Lacy, Peggy Gou, Kehlani and Giorgio Moroder.
Saturday will be headlined by Tame Impala, with performances from Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Robyn, Måneskin and NCT. SZA will close the festival on Sunday, alongside Don Toliver, Kygo, Dom Dolla, Empire of the Sun, Becky G and BABYMONSTER.
Daddy Yankee also has a special billing, while Justice is set to make its Bunker debut with 'Blinded by the Lights'.
Why Diljit's Coachella return matters
Diljit's return is particularly significant because his 2023 appearance was a landmark moment for Punjabi music and Indian representation at the festival. He became the first mainstream Indian artist and the first Punjabi singer to perform at Coachella, bringing Punjabi-language music to an international festival audience.
His performance attracted widespread attention and helped place Punjabi music in a global festival setting. In 2023, he shared the lineup with artists including BLACKPINK and Björk.
However, Diljit was not the first Indian artist to perform at Coachella. Mumbai-born electronic music producer Ritesh D'Souza, who performs as B.R.E.E.D, appeared at the festival in 2015 alongside vocalist Tara Mae. Singer Raveena Aurora performed in 2022, becoming the first Indian woman to take the Coachella stage.
Several Indian-origin performers have followed Diljit's appearance. AP Dhillon and Sid Sriram performed in 2024, while the 2025 edition featured rapper Hanumankind, electronic music collective Indo Warehouse and singer Shannon K. Hanumankind's performance, which included an entrance accompanied by chenda drummers, became another notable moment for Indian hip-hop at the festival.
Diljit's return in 2027 therefore comes as Indian and Indian-origin artists continue to build a presence at major international music events.
Diljit is also preparing for his India tour
Away from Coachella, Diljit is currently preparing for the India leg of his ongoing Aura Tour. After performing across Europe and North America, the singer has announced seven shows in India between November and December 2026.
The India leg began in Delhi-NCR on November 1. His upcoming performances include Indore on November 15, Ahmedabad on November 21, Mumbai on November 27, Bengaluru on November 29 and Lucknow on December 5. A Chandigarh show has also been announced, although its date and further details are awaited.
Tickets for the India shows are being sold exclusively through BookMyShow.
The Aura Tour follows Diljit's hugely successful Dil-Luminati Tour in 2024, which saw him perform to packed stadiums across India.
With another Coachella appearance now on the calendar, Diljit is set to take Punjabi music back to an international audience in 2027. This time, he will share the festival lineup with global stars such as Dua Lipa, Madonna and SZA, adding another major milestone to his international music journey.
