A spirited discussion on r/coachella spotlights the recently announced Portola Music Festival 2025 lineup, unveiling a stellar roster packed with electronic, indie, and alternative artists poised to light up San Francisco on September 20-21, 2025. Curated by Goldenvoice, the same team behind Coachella, this lineup is sparking serious speculation about who might headline or feature at Coachella 2026—excluding those confirmed for Coachella 2025.
Headliners & Must-See Acts at Portola 2025:
- LCD Soundsystem
- Christina Aguilera
- The Chemical Brothers (DJ set)
- Anti Up (Chris Lake & Chris Lorenzo)
- Despacio (all-day-long immersive DJ sets)
- Moby (live)
- The Prodigy
- Underworld
- Peggy Gou
- Blood Orange
- Caribou
- The Rapture
Fan Buzz & Takeaways:
Festival-goers on the thread expressed high enthusiasm for Despacio’s return with their extended dancefloor marathons, and there’s notable excitement for live legends like Moby, Blood Orange, LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, and Caribou. Emerging or cult favorite artists including Yousuke Yukimatsu, Confidence Man, Magdalena Bay, and Kreayshawn also earned appreciative shoutouts.
Given Goldenvoice’s control over both events, many fans view Portola 2025 as a potential blueprint for Coachella 2026’s phase 1 and 2 lineup drops, eyeing a fresh-but-familiar mix of iconic electronic acts and indie innovators while avoiding overlap with 2025 Coachella bookings.
Looking Ahead to Coachella 2026
The chatter illustrates a strong longing for a dance-heavy, energetic festival vibe balanced with diverse live performers. Portola’s eclectic lineup points toward a vibrant Coachella 2026 roster featuring both revered electronic pioneers and fresh talent to revitalize the iconic festival experience.
This could signal an exciting shift where Portola becomes a reliable preview festival—giving fans a taste of what’s coming while shaping the conversation for Coachella’s future.
Note: Information is based on community-sourced data from r/coachella and unofficial sources; official festival announcements have yet to confirm any crossover bookings.
Source: r/coachella