Ayra Starr Confirmed to Perform at Coachella 2027

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr is officially on the bill for the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Organisers unveiled the full lineup on Wednesday, confirming the “Rush” hitmaker will perform on Sunday, April 11, and Sunday, April 18, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, USA.

The Grammy-nominated artist will share the Sunday spotlight with American R&B star SZA, who will be headlining the night. Other acts on the Sunday roster include Don Toliver, Dom Dolla, Kygo, Becky G, Remi Wolf, Tove Lo, Jorja Smith, Victoria Monét, Empire of the Sun, Four Tet, The Neighbourhood, Amelie Lens, Sara Landry, EsDeekid, Caroline Polachek, Chase & Status, MUNA, Boris Brejcha, The Avalanches and K-pop group BABYMONSTER.

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The wider festival, running from April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18, will feature Dua Lipa and Tame Impala as headliners, with Madonna also scheduled to perform in the Dance Tent. The poster also confirms “The Bunker Debut of Justice: Blinded by the Lights”.

This booking follows a historic run for Ayra Starr, born Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, who is preparing for her 20-city “Starrgirl World Tour,” starting in January 2027 across Europe and North America. The tour supports her third studio album, “Starrgirl,” released in August 2026. Her Coachella inclusion comes after she became the first Afrobeats artist to headline the NFL International Games halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in October 2026.

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By securing this spot, Ayra Starr joins a legacy of Nigerian stars who have taken the Coachella stage. Seun Kuti was the first, performing in 2012, followed by Mr Eazi and Burna Boy in 2019, CKay in 2022, and DJ Spinall in 2024. Other officially billed Nigerian acts include Tems and Rema in 2025, Davido in 2026, and Fireboy DML, who appeared during DJ Spinall’s 2024 set. Notably, Wizkid’s 2024 appearance alongside Tems and Justin Bieber was a surprise guest performance, as he was not on the official lineup.

For fans who want to see her live, weekend passes go on sale Friday, November 13, at 9:00 PM Nigerian time (12 p.m. PT).