Ayra Starr Makes Coachella 2027 Lineup Alongside Madonna, SZA, Dua Lipa and Other Global Music Stars

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is set to perform at the 2027 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, joining an impressive lineup featuring global music heavyweights Madonna, SZA, Dua Lipa and Tame Impala. The festival’s organisers unveiled the lineup on November 11, confirming that the Nigerian singer will perform on both Sundays, April 11 and April 18, alongside American R&B star SZA, who is headlining those days. The announcement marks another significant international milestone for Ayra Starr as her influence continues to expand beyond the African music scene.

The 2027 edition of Coachella will take place across two weekends, April 9–11 and April 16–18, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. British pop star Dua Lipa will headline the Friday performances, while Australian psychedelic music project Tame Impala will lead the Saturday shows. SZA will close both Sundays as the third main headliner. Madonna is also among the major attractions, with a special performance scheduled for the festival’s Dance Tent. Other notable names on the bill include Phoebe Bridgers, Daddy Yankee, Weezer, Kehlani, Jorja Smith, Victoria Monét, Steve Lacy and Don Toliver.

Ayra Starr’s inclusion places her among a growing number of African performers who have taken Afrobeats and other African sounds to one of the world’s most recognised music festivals. She follows Nigerian acts including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Rema, Davido, Mr Eazi, CKay, Seun Kuti and DJ Spinall, who have previously performed at Coachella. Her appearance will provide another opportunity to introduce her music to a large international audience, particularly in the United States.

Since breaking into the Nigerian music industry in 2021 after signing with Mavin Records, Ayra Starr has built an international following through songs such as Rush, Sability and Commas. Her global profile received a major boost with Rush, which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance. She secured another nomination in 2026 for Gimme Dat, her collaboration with Wizkid. Her third studio album, Starrgirl, released in August 2026, has further added to her growing catalogue.

Coachella 2027 is expected to attract music fans from across the world, with performances spanning pop, Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, electronic and alternative music. Passes are scheduled to go on sale on Friday, November 13, at 12pm Pacific Time, which is 9pm in Nigeria. YouTube is also expected to return as the festival’s livestream partner, giving fans who cannot attend in person an opportunity to follow performances online.