A fan-fueled rumor on r/coachella imagines a 2026 Coachella transformed into "Rockchella," headlined by Oasis, with Nine Inch Nails and The xx closing the outdoor stages. The speculative Sonora stage lineup includes Turnstile, Fontaines D.C., Wet Leg, TV Girl, Haim, IDLES, Grouplove, Third Eye Blind, High Vis, Fleshwater, Model/Actriz, and Porches.
Community Buzz Highlights:
- Grouplove earns nods as a nostalgic act; Third Eye Blind’s live reputation divides opinions.
- Fans push for Paramore and Queens of the Stone Age, eyeing a rumored QOTSA album drop.
- Calls for heavier metal and DJ integrations emerge, citing Gojira and Silent Planet b2b Invent Animate.
- Doubts surface about a rock-heavy Coachella, as Goldenvoice currently leans on other festivals to spotlight indie and rock acts.
No official confirmation from organizers has come through, but this passionate thread underscores a sizable fan appetite for a dedicated rock vibe at Coachella 2026.
Context:
Coachella’s 2026 dates are set for April 10–12 and April 17–19, maintaining its two-weekend format. In recent editions, the festival has increasingly embraced rock, exemplified by Green Day’s 2025 headliner slot. Meanwhile, Goldenvoice’s Power Trip festival, held in October 2023, spotlighted metal heavyweights like Metallica and Iron Maiden, hinting at their ongoing commitment to rock genres across events.
Until organizers make an official announcement, Rockchella remains a tantalizing but speculative community dream. Stay tuned for updates as the 2026 lineup rollout begins.
Source: r/coachella
