17 acts we can't wait to see at Coachella 2024

Whether you're attending IRL or watching via livestream, here are the can't-miss sets at this year's festival — aside from all the headliners.

We're declaring it now: Coachella 2024 is all about the women.

After last year's music festival lineup skewed decidedly male, this weekend's kickoff for the massive Indio, Calif. event (running Friday through Sunday, and again the following weekend) swings in the opposite direction, offering everything from female singer-songwriters, R&B stars, rappers, bands, and more.

And while all three headliners —  Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat — are sure to deliver must-see performances, there are a ton of other artists on the roster who are also worth your time. So whether you're attending the fest in person or following YouTube's mega livestream from the comfort of your couch-ella, here are 17 acts you absolutely shouldn't miss.

No Doubt's reunion

Hey baby, hey baby, hey — break out your '90s plaid pants, spiky space buns, and ska dance moves at the main stage Saturday night. While not technically a headliner, but rather occupying the special bottom billing spot on the lineup, No Doubt's reunion is going to be the hella good highlight of both weekends of the festival. Gwen Stefani's band hasn't performed together since 2015, and according to Stefani herself, Coachella will likely be the only time fans can see them perform in 2024 and beyond as they have no plans for a reunion tour.

Vampire Weekend's surprise set

Indie sleaze is officially back, and what better way to celebrate it than a surprise Vampire Weekend set? Sorry to all fans attending the second weekend, because this looks like a Weekend One exclusive as the indie rock quartet returns to the festival after more than a decade — and less than a week after releasing their highly-anticipated fifth album Only God Was Above Us. Catch them Saturday evening at the Outdoor Theatre. Plus, don't miss legendary rock band Blur later at the Coachella Stage to keep those nostalgic indie vibes going all night.

Ice Spice

2023’s hip-hop breakout Ice Spice is making her Coachella debut hot on the heels of her meteoric rise. As one of the top-billed Saturday acts, and as a well-known Taylor Swift squad member, the shortened half-hour set length is unexpected. But could we still get Swift's first Coachella appearance as a surprise guest in the new-and-improved Sahara tent? Wilder things have happened out in the desert!

All the female singer-songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Brittany Howard, Faye Webster, etc.

We're not going to lie, this might be the toughest conflict of the entire weekend. The fan overlap between Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Faye Webster, and Brittany Howard is massive, and all four women are playing at nearly the same time on Friday. Carpenter makes history as the first former Disney Channel star to be officially billed on the lineup (Zendaya's appearance during Labrinth's set last year was a total surprise), and she plays on the main stage, while Roan welcomes fans to the "Pink Pony Club" right before former Alabama Shakes frontwoman Howard delivers what will surely be a powerful solo set at Gobi. Meanwhile, indie pop singer Webster plays next door at Mojave. Some difficult choices will have to be made for fans of female singer-songwriters of all genres.

At least it'll be easier to catch R&B singers Raye and Victoria Monét at Mojave on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Brit pop star Raye makes her Coachella debut a month after making history at the BRIT awards by winning six in one night, and fresh off her SNL performance. Her knockout set will be so "Worth It," along with Best New Artist Grammy winner Monét's. And be sure to catch Mean Girls and Sex Lives of College Girls star Reneé Rapp at the Outdoor Theatre on Sunday — there really is no shortage of incredible female singer-songwriters this year.

Sublime

The "Sublime With Rome" era is coming to an end — original Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson have reunited with Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell, and Coachella will be the band’s first performance since announcing his return. While new frontman Rome Ramirez has helped carry the ska-alt band for the last 15 years (and their final album comes out next month), Coachella marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band with Jakob. Expect to hear all the classics as they rock the main stage on Saturday at sunset.

Justice

French electronic duo Justice are back at Coachella for their highly-anticipated fifth time, kicking off their new tour at the festival where they played their very first live performance back in 2007. It doesn't matter if you've never seen a Justice Coachella set or you've attended all four previous sets, this should be a must-see for anyone looking to end their night with the best dance party vibes. Catch them closing out the Outdoor Theatre on Friday.

And if dark, French electronic music is your speed, then don’t miss Gesaffelstein either — the "prince of darkness" played his iconic 2019 set decked out in full chrome in front of a mind-warping Vantablack (a.k.a. the world's rare absolute black) monolith, so there's no telling what he's got in store this year. He'll be closing out the Outdoor Theatre on Saturday.

88rising Futures

After Blackpink made history last year as Coachella's first-ever K-pop headliner, 88rising is raising the bar. The international music and media company has assembled a massive Asian all-star ensemble for one set under the name 88rising Futures, including Atarashii Gakko!, Number_i, Awich, Yoasobi, Xin Liu, and more. Don't miss the medley performance at Mojave on Sunday. Plus, Ateez makes history on Friday at Sahara as the first K-pop boy group to perform at Coachella.

Cimafunk

An hour after the gates open on Friday, Cimafunk will make history as the first Cuban-born artist to ever perform at the festival. The rapper/singer will open the Gobi stage with his signature Afro-Caribbean beats, and if the name didn’t already tell you as much, expect a truly funky performance. Start your weekend on a high note with this unique Coachella set.

Everything Always

EDM's current "It" boys John Summit and Dom Dolla are bringing their joint project Everything Always to Coachella in addition to each of their solo sets for a total of three vibe-heavy performances across the weekend. So whether you're "Saving Up" your energy just for when they share the stage or "Where You Are" will be at every one of their sets, you really can't go wrong. Everything Always hits the Outdoor Theatre on Friday night, while Dom Dolla and John Summit close out Sahara on Saturday and Sunday night, respectively.

Everything at the new Quasar stage

On that note, we must discuss Coachella's newest addition: the Quasar stage. For the first time ever, the festival is offering extended electronic sets (a.k.a. longer than three hours) from some of the genre's leading producers and DJs. The first weekend kicks off with sets from Honey Dijon x Green Velvet, Michael Bibi, and Jamie XX x Floating Points x Daphni, while Weekend Two keeps the vibes going with Rüfüs Du Sol, Eric Prydz x Anyma (at sunset!), and Diplo x Mau P. So when all else fails, head to Quasar — or the Yuma tent whenever you need a moment to cool down in air conditioning underneath the legendary Disco Shark.

Peso Pluma

Approved by Barack Obama himself, Peso Pluma is now the most-streamed artist ever in Mexico and successfully crossed over into American charts with his corridos revival. And after Becky G brought him out for a special appearance at last year's Coachella, he's back again, now with his own set at the main stage on Friday night.

L’Impératrice

French band L’Impératrice returns to Coachella with what's sure to be yet another show-stopping set. The Parisian pop group has quickly become a festival favorite, and with the announcement of their third album Pulsar including a Maggie Rogers cameo, the hype is high for a potential guest appearance from that singer. Catch them at the Outdoor Theatre stage Friday evening.

Clown Core

If you're looking for something truly different, check out Clown Core on Friday in the Sonora tent ... with an open mind. The extremely-hard-to-define musical duo remain anonymous as they always wear clown masks, but many believe it to be Louis Cole from Knower and Sam Gendel as they blend jazz and metal to a simultaneously intriguing and terrifying degree. You really haven't seen anything like this before.

Skepta

Another unique offering on this year's lineup is Skepta, the OG British grime rapper, ahead of the release of his sixth album Knife and Fork. This will be his second time at Coachella, and there is potential for some big name guest appearances during his Friday Sahara set.

Mandy, Indiana

With a rare U.S. appearance, Mandy, Indiana hits the Sonora tent on Sunday. This experimental English-French "noise rock" group is definitely not for casual fans, but music nerds looking to end their weekend with something off-the-beaten-path rather than at a headliner will flock here — and love every second of it.

T-Pain and Claptone at the Heineken House

If you've never been to the Heineken House at Coachella, what are you even doing?! One of the festival's side stages with its own dedicated lineup is always worth a visit for its nonstop dance party vibes. Don't let the sometimes-long line to get in fool you! The highlights at this year's Heineken House are T-Pain on Saturday and Claptone on Sunday, for two very different but equally promising sets.

Salute and everything else at the Do LaB

We've said it before and we'll say it every year: Coachella's most unique and all-around fun stage is the Do LaB. The colorful, electronic-focused side stage created by brothers Dede, Jesse, and Josh Flemming (who also started California's Lightning in a Bottle music festival) has its own curated lineup for both weekends, with surprise, to-be-announced headliners each night. The best part? It began totally on accident at Coachella 2005, but has since grown into one of the festival's staples. So whether you need a break from the sun, want to get soaked by the infamous water canons, or looking to boogie down to Salute or any of the other top-tier acts on the lineup, head on over to the Do LaB.

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