The DoLab Returns to Coachella 2026 with a Weekend 1 Lineup That Means Business
Every year, tucked beyond the main stages and the sea of flower crowns, the DoLab does its own thing — and Coachella 2026 Weekend 1 is no exception. The beloved independent art and music stage has unveiled its full set times for April 11–13, and the three-day program is stacked with underground talent, a few wild-card surprises, and at least one moment that’s guaranteed to turn heads.
Friday: Andy C Sets the Tone
Friday night belongs to drum and bass legend Andy C, who closes out the evening with a 10:30 PM slot heading into midnight. The Ram Records founder is one of the most technically accomplished DJs alive, and watching him work two turntables at the DoLab — with its iconic geodesic dome and light installations — will be a moment. Before he takes over, Jigitz holds down the 9:15 PM slot, and rising UK selector Jazzy opens the prime-time run at 6 PM. The day kicks off at 1 PM with Soraya, making it a genuinely full afternoon-to-late-night program.
Saturday: Anfisa Letyago Headlines, Tinashe Brings a DJ Set
Saturday is stacked from top to bottom. Russian-born, Berlin-based techno DJ and producer Anfisa Letyago headlines at 9:40 PM, bringing her sharp, hypnotic sound to the desert. German duo Andhim sets the stage before her with their signature warm, dubbed-out house sound. But the conversation piece of the day is Tinashe, who steps behind the decks for a DJ set at 6:25 PM — a crossover moment that bridges pop and electronic worlds and will almost certainly draw a massive crowd. Baby J, Roddy Lima, and Baalti round out a deep afternoon lineup.
Sunday: Whethan Closes the Weekend
LA’s own Whethan gets the Sunday night headliner slot, playing 9:45 PM to 10:45 PM before a late-night surprise act closes things out just before midnight. It’s a feel-good, full-circle choice — Whethan has been building toward this kind of slot for years, and a hometown crowd at Coachella is the ideal setting. Icelandic producer Omnom plays just before him, and the day also features the distinctive Poolside’s Daytime Disco at 5 PM, plus sets from Deer Jade, Omar+, and Jackie Hollander.
The Surprises Are Half the Fun
True to DoLab tradition, multiple “Surprise” slots are scattered across all three days — some running well over an hour. That’s part of the mystique. Past years have seen everything from secret b2b sets to one-of-a-kind collaborations under these open slots. If you’re camping or staying close to the grounds, these are worth sticking around for.
The DoLab Experience
For the uninitiated, the DoLab isn’t just a stage — it’s a destination. The immersive art installations, the tight-knit crowd energy, and the programming philosophy that leans toward the underground make it unlike anything else on the Coachella grounds. Sets start as early as 1 PM, which means you can make it a full day without fighting for real estate at the main stages.
Weekend 1 runs April 11–13. Get there early, stay late, and keep your eyes on those surprise slots.
