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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has secured a place on the performer lineup for the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has secured a place on the performer lineup for the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Organisers announced her name on Wednesday, November 11, as part of the festival’s full programme.
The singer will perform on both Sundays, April 11 and April 18, 2027, at the event in Indio, California. Her inclusion gives her another major international platform and adds to the growing presence of Nigerian music at global festivals.
The official lineup places Starr among several international acts scheduled to perform during the two weekends. American singer SZA will headline both Sunday shows.
Other artists on the Sunday bill include Jorja Smith, Victoria Monét, Becky G, Don Toliver, Kygo, Remi Wolf, Tove Lo, BABYMONSTER and Empire of the Sun. However, organisers have not yet announced Starr’s exact performance time, stage or set length.
A PLACE ON THE SUNDAY LINEUP
Coachella will run across two weekends, from April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18, 2027. Starr appears on the Sunday programme for both weekends.
This means fans attending either weekend will have an opportunity to see her perform. The festival has not announced whether she will present the same set on both dates, so details about her performances remain limited.
The 2027 programme features artists from different musical styles and regions. Dua Lipa will headline Friday, while Australian music project Tame Impala will lead Saturday.
SZA will close the Sunday programme. Madonna, Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, Robyn, Kehlani, Zara Larsson, Steve Lacy, Jisoo and Diljit Dosanjh are also among the announced performers.
Starr reacted to the news on social media after organisers released the lineup. She wrote, “Let’s gooo,” in response to the announcement. She also shared the message, “See you in the desert,” with fans.
Her comments reflected her excitement about joining the festival, although she has not shared further details about her planned set.
A GROWING INTERNATIONAL CAREER
The Coachella booking marks another step in Starr’s international career. She first gained wider attention after joining Mavin Records, the Nigerian label founded by music executive Don Jazzy. She later reached more listeners with “Rush”, one of the biggest songs of her career.
“Rush” gained attention across several markets and earned Starr a nomination at the 2024 Grammy Awards in the Best African Music Performance category.
Although she did not win, the nomination raised her profile among listeners who were still discovering her music. Since then, she has continued to release music, work with other performers and appear at major events.
Coachella offers another opportunity to reach those listeners. The festival attracts visitors from many countries. Therefore, a performance can introduce an artist to people who may not have followed their work before. The response to Starr’s set could also create fresh interest in her music after the event.
AFROBEATS ON A GLOBAL STAGE
Starr’s inclusion comes as Afrobeats continues to attract international attention. Nigerian artists have increasingly appeared at major festivals, award shows and concert venues outside Africa.
These performances help expose more listeners to music from Nigeria and create opportunities for artists to build audiences in new markets.
Davido performed at the 2026 edition of Coachella, giving Nigerian music another presence at the festival. Starr’s booking for 2027 continues that visibility.
However, each artist brings a different sound and performance style, so her appearance will offer its own contribution to the programme.
The wider Sunday lineup also reflects the festival’s international reach. Starr will share the bill with British singer Jorja Smith and American performers such as SZA and Victoria Monét.
South Korean girl group BABYMONSTER will also appear. This mix gives the day a range of sounds, from R&B and pop to Afrobeats and electronic music.
FESTIVAL DATES AND TICKET INFORMATION
The festival will take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Organisers have scheduled the first weekend for April 9, 10 and 11, followed by a second weekend on April 16, 17 and 18.
Both weekends will feature the announced lineup, although individual performance times and stage assignments may differ.
Coachella has announced that passes will go on sale on Friday, November 13, at 12 p.m. Pacific Time. The festival’s official website provides ticket information and updates for people planning to attend.
Fans travelling from outside the United States will also need to consider travel costs, accommodation and entry requirements before making plans.
The festival has also continued its partnership with YouTube as its exclusive livestream partner through 2030. This arrangement gives fans who cannot attend in person a way to follow performances online
However, viewers should check the festival’s official channels closer to the event for details about the livestream schedule and which sets will be available.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
For now, the confirmed details are clear. Starr appears on the official 2027 lineup and is scheduled to perform on April 11 and April 18.
Organisers have not released her stage assignment, performance time or setlist. They have also not confirmed whether she will bring special guests or introduce new material during either appearance.
Her Coachella booking is nevertheless a notable moment for Starr and another opportunity for Nigerian music to reach a global audience.
The performances will place her alongside artists from several countries and musical backgrounds.They will also give fans in the United States and beyond another chance to experience her work live.
As anticipation builds, attention will turn to how Starr prepares for the festival and what she chooses to perform.
For now, her place on both Sunday lineups confirms that she will be part of one of the major music events on the 2027 calendar.
The announcement has already attracted attention from Nigerian music fans and entertainment publications.
