A recent r/coachella thread stirred up a fun and spirited debate when one fan called for Coachella 2026 to feature a 100% polka lineup—no pop, hip-hop, EDM, or any genre crossover. Notably, the suggestion explicitly excluded Weird Al Yankovic, sparking playful defenses for the parody legend as a perfect desert fest staple.
The community responded with good humor, balancing passionate takes on Coachella’s genre diversity with lighthearted jokes, including calls to trim sets in favor of more immersive branded experiences and tongue-in-cheek downvotes of dissenting artists. This moment showcases how the festival’s fanbase navigates eclectic tastes with humor and enthusiasm, imagining even wildly niche dreamlines as part of the conversation.
Coachella’s confirmed 2025 lineup—featuring Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone—does not include Weird Al, but the Reddit buzz demonstrates his cult status and the ongoing passion around what could be next for the iconic festival. Whether it’s polka-only or headliners spanning every style, the Coachella community keeps the lineup chatter lively and unpredictable.
Source: r/coachella