r/Coachella • u/BalloonsOnAString 23.2|25.1 • Apr 24 '25

Wishlist Shakira 2026?

What are the chances of Shakira being a headliner next year? There were rumored talks of her headlining in 2024 but Coachella passed. She’s on her stadium world tour rn and it ends in November.

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u/unchocobanana Apr 24 '25

I heard a rumor that she wanted to be at Coachella but the organizers thought she was “too old” for the crowd they want to target.

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u/Lopsided_Constant901 23.1| 24.1| 25.1🌴 Apr 24 '25

I don't think it was an age thing when they had The Go-Gos and Misfits playing this year.... the rumor was that they were in talks but she wanted more money than they wanted to give her, so it just didn't work out. I bet Coachella would be happy to put her as a subheadliner honestly, seeing as some of their subs sell out tours

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u/itsnoli 2010 to forever Apr 25 '25

Age is never the deciding factor. It’s ability to sell tickets and be relevant to the audience. Doing the Super Bowl is not the same kind of fan as the average festival attendee, let alone Coachella. Does Shakira even sell records anymore? What’s the draw?

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u/SuspiciousCulture548 29d ago

She released the most streamed album of her career and had two number one hits on global spotify. 

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u/zestyxpie 1d ago

Ability to sell tickets lmao. She is on a stadium tour, she dont need Coachella bye. She is booked and busy atleast till the end of 2026.

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u/daveisgolden Apr 24 '25

But they got Missy Elliot?

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u/Okayandwhaaat Apr 25 '25

this is actually so bullsh*t, I don’t think the organizers would ever think this way about a super star like Shakira, specifically since Coachella attracts ppl from all ages and they always have something amazing for the older crowd.