Fans on r/Coachella are ramping up calls for Dua Lipa to finally headline the festival, pointing to her string of sold-out stadium tours and nearly a decade of chart-topping success. Many highlight her notable absence from the 2022 and 2024 lineups, framing her as a “missing piece” destined for the headline spot.
A segment of the community speculates her prior skip may relate to political tensions involving Coachella’s leadership—a claim without official backing but fueling the chatter nonetheless.
Adding momentum, unconfirmed reports suggest Dua Lipa has been offered the 2026 Super Bowl halftime spot at Levi’s Stadium, a platform that often precedes or coincides with major festival headlining gigs.
Context Recap:
- 2022/2024 Absence: Coachella had Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd headlining in 2022; and in 2024, Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, and No Doubt led the bill—each time without Dua Lipa’s presence.
- Super Bowl 2026 Rumors: Media outlets have circulated buzz about an offer extended to Dua Lipa for the Super Bowl halftime show, though this remains unconfirmed.
- Political Speculation: No concrete evidence ties her absence to political disputes with festival management.
The mounting excitement reflects a consensus that Dua Lipa’s turn to headline Coachella is approaching—likely making 2026 her breakthrough moment on the Desert’s main stage. Keep watching this space for official announcements as the season unfolds.
Source: r/coachella