A source says Justin Bieber is “thrilled and putting in the effort” as he gets ready for his debut as a headlining act at Coachella.
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The pop singer is set to perform in Indio, California, this coming April.
Justin Bieber is offering fans a glimpse into his personal life.
The 31-year-old pop icon recently joined the live-streaming platform Twitch, where he’s been posting clips from the studio as he and his team prepare for his upcoming Coachella performance.
“Justin’s Twitch streams are his way of showing fans how excited and dedicated he is while getting ready for his headlining spot at Coachella,” a source close to the singer shared with PEOPLE.
During his broadcasts, the “Daisies” hitmaker has been giving followers a behind-the-scenes look at his daily activities — from skateboarding and shooting hoops to sharing candid moments and conversations with friends and collaborators.
In one of his candid Twitch chats, Bieber reflected on his personal growth, talking about his efforts to let go of old habits and become more emotionally open.
“Sometimes the way we’re brought up teaches us to just toughen up and push through,” he shared. “Being vulnerable can feel really scary, but it’s amazing that we have the chance to change those patterns. I’m thankful for that.”
The 2026 Coachella lineup, revealed by Goldenvoice on September 16, confirmed that Bieber will headline the festival alongside pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, reggaeton star Karol G, and EDM producer Anyma. He’s scheduled to perform on the Saturdays, April 11 and 18. Both weekends sold out within days after the announcement of the star-studded headliners.
While Bieber has made surprise Coachella appearances before — performing with Ariana Grande in 2019 and Tems in 2024 — next year will mark his first time leading his own full set at the festival.
His preparations for Coachella come shortly after the unexpected release of his seventh studio album, Swag, which has received critical acclaim and is widely expected to earn Grammy nominations when they’re announced on November 7, 2026.
Originally from Ontario, Bieber briefly stepped away from rehearsals to attend the World Series game on October 27 in Los Angeles, where he cheered on his favorite team, the Toronto Blue Jays, alongside his wife, Hailey Bieber — founder of Rhode skincare — and their 14-month-old son, Jack.
After the Coachella announcement, the couple and their son visited the festival site. Hailey celebrated the milestone by posting a picture of the lineup on her Instagram Stories, excitedly writing, “BIEBERCHELLA!!!!!!!!! :)”