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Frank Ocean & Bad Bunny Rumored To Headline Coachella 2023

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We’re only a few months away from Coachella but they’ve yet to announce their headliners. However, rumors have floated around in recent times, and it’s looking quite promising.

Per Hits Daily Double, the Coachella organizers have their sights set on an incredibly rare performer, as well as two highly sought-after international acts. Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and BLACKPINK. Though nothing is confirmed, Bad Bunny and BLACKPINK inclusion will undoubtedly help further attract global fans to the fest.

However, the most exciting acts that might show face would be Frank Ocean. Organizers initially scheduled the ever-elusive singer to perform at the 2020 installment until COVID-19 hindered everyone’s plans.

INDIO, CA – APRIL 20: Frank Ocean performs at day 1 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at The Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2012 in Indio, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

The festival’s co-founder Paul Tollett provided insight into Frank Ocean’s performance during an interview with the L.A. Times last year. Tollett explained Ocean wasn’t available for the 2022 dates but would hit the stage in 2023 as a headliner.

“Right now, it’s the Wild West,” Tollett said of the early announcement. “I’m just trying to be as fair as I can to artists and to the fans to make sure that eventually, they get to see everyone that we talked about.”

Over the past few years, Frank Ocean’s hinted at new music, though he’s clearly fulfilling his creative needs in other fields. For instance, he launched HOMER, a luxury jewelry and accessory brand that Drake’s taken a liking to. Still, there’s a chance that we might hear new music from him in the future. In July, he revealed that he was in a studio in Malibu over the summer. Then, he wiped out his Instagram page, which fueled further speculation.

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Where Is Coachella 2023’s Location?

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Music festival goers can smile once again. Coachella is back. The annual music festival will take place this Spring, from the weekends of April 14-16 and April 21-23. While the lineup hasn’t been released yet, it has been announced that Frank Ocean will be a headliner. The festival will take place in its usual location in Indio, California.

The annual multi-day outdoor event is one of the year’s most highly anticipated musical events. From celebrity appearances and stylish fashions to its wide array of food options and unique visual art installations, there are plenty of activities to keep attendees busy.

Last year’s lineup included artists like Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Harry Styles, and more. Kendrick Lamar stopped by to surprise fans at his cousin Baby Keem’s set. Initially, Ye was listed as a performer for the epic music concert before dropping out last minute.

News of Frank’s upcoming performance could hint at possible new music — his last project Blonde came out in 2016 — but you can never be too sure with the elusive singer-songwriter. Frank, whose real name is Christopher Breaux, released his highly successful debut album, Channel Orange, in 2012.

Tickets for the 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival are available now. To order your tickets, click here.

Will Frank Ocean Headline Coachella 2023?

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It has been a while since music fans last saw Frank Ocean on a festival stage. In fact, the disappointment in not seeing him as the surprise headliner for Camp Flog Gnaw in 2019 prompted some fans to boo Drake when he popped out to perform his biggest hits (at Tyler The Creator’s request, no less). Ocean, who was supposed to headline Coachella last year until it was rescheduled, is notoriously cagey about… well, everything, and hasn’t been active on social media in years.

However, Coachella co-founder Paul Tollett told Los Angeles Times in 2021 that the wait for Frank to headline the festival might soon be over. While admitting that the 2022 return festival (Coachella was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19) dates precluded Ocean’s performance, he predicted that Frank would be the headliner for 2023. While this year’s lineup has yet to be announced, the dates for the event — April 14-16 and 21-23 — were announced last summer ahead of the advance ticket sales. It’s expected that the lineup will be announced sometime this month, as the 2022 lineup was announced in mid-January, so staying tuned will be crucial to finding out if Frank will follow through on Tollett’s pronouncement.

Of course, if Frank is headlining Coachella this year, that begs another question: Will he also release a new album this year to go along with the performance? He cleared all his Instagram posts last September, which has traditionally been an indicator of big-name artists entering new “eras” but with Frank, who loves to move in mystery, all bets are best left off the table until he shows his hand.

How To Get Tickets For Coachella 2023

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Tickets for Coachella are in high demand. After years of quarantine, music lovers are desperate to get out and experience their favorite performers again, so much so that the legendary California festival is all sold out. However, there is still hope.

Waitlists for both weekends are still available and can be found here. Along with that, tickets are available on a variety of secondhand seller sites, such as Vivid Seats and Stubhub. For the first weekend of the festival, prices on Vivid Seats start at $545. On Stubhub, they start at $657. For the second weekend, prices on Vivid Seats start at $501. On Stubhub, they start at $537.

The first weekend is set for April 14-16, while the second is April 21-23. So far, co-founder Paul Tollett confirmed that Frank Ocean will be performing after the 2020 festival was canceled due to COVID. Last year, the lineup wasn’t announced until mid-January, so it’s likely more names won’t be revealed until then. Billie Eilish and Harry Styles were the 2022 headliners, and it’s safe to say the audience was pleased. Other performers on the bill included Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, and Megan Thee Stallion. Meanwhile, Kanye West dropped off the roster at the last second.

When Will Coachella’s 2023 Lineup Be Announced?

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Set your calendars. The annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (more commonly referred to by the shorthand Coachella) has been confirmed for April 2023. The annual multi-day outdoor event is almost always one of the most highly anticipated musical events of the year. From stylish fashions, and a wide array of food options to unique visual art installations, there are so many things to do on the grounds of the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.

But to be frank, most attendees are there for one reason only, the epic music concert. Last year’s concert lineup was epic, even after Kanye West dropped out. “Bad Buy” singer Billie Eilish had a trippy set, as well as Harry Styles and The Weeknd. So with ticket packages going on sale soon, the question is, when will 2023’s lineup be revealed?

Last year’s lineup wasn’t announced until mid-January, so it is safe to assume we can expect an announcement around that same time, which gives attendees a few weeks to gather up their coins to snap a ticket. Additionally, festival promoter Paul Tollett ensures R&B singer Frank Ocean is still slated to be one of the following year’s headliners after the 2020 festival was canceled due to COVID.

The 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is set to take place across two weekends in April of 2023. The first week is April 14 through 16, and the second weekend is April 21 through 23.

To order your tickets, click here.

What Are The Coachella 2023 Dates?

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The most famous music festival in the world will return to the California desert next year after an eventful and historical 2022. The dates for Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival have been set for April 14-16, as well as April 21-23. Fans looking to get a jump on the tickets for the coveted festival before the lineup is announced can do so on Friday, June 17.

Next year’s festival already looks like another momentous one, as co-founder Paul Tollett said Frank Ocean would make his long-awaited return to the Coachella stage. While the remaining headliners and other performers have yet to be announced, judging from the most recent example in 2022 and the pre-pandemic show in 2019, there’ll be a massive variety in artists taking the stage, with some of music’s biggest stars closing it out.

In 2022, Billie Eilish and Harry Styles headlined, while Brockhampton played one of their final shows as a group. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar surprised fans at his cousin Baby Keem’s set, and Doja Cat made a case for a headlining set of her own.

Unfortunately, Coachella fans who purchased the festival’s NFTs to secure a lifetime ticket may be out of luck unless the organizers can sort out the mess left behind by the FTX crash. They’re working on that now; for the rest of us, it might just be safer to buy tickets the old-fashioned way for the time being.

Let These Photos From The Framework After Party At Coachella Inspire You For The Weekend

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All-night ragers are fun. Yes, there are some consequences, but also… YOLO. And what better place and time to release your inhibitions than at Coachella? While the actual festival only lasts until about 11 p.m. each night, the slew of after-parties in the desert have all the stimulants you need to keep the good vibes rolling — flashing neon lights, good booze, epic performances.

One standout after-hours extravaganza is hosted by Framework, a trailblazing underground electronic music promotions company. Framework’s large-scale events combine iconic locations, world-class production, and well-renowned dance music talent. Having been integral to Coachella’s Yuma Tent since the stage’s inception in 2013, Framework has now built a second home in the desert. During Coachella’s opening weekend (April 15 – April 17), Framework unveiled a never before used venue at Thermal Airport.

The event, held across all three nights of the festival, featured performances by legendary electronic artists including Purple Disco Machine, SG Lewis, Jayda G, The Martinez Brothers, Black Coffee, with special guest from Ninja Tune’s much-buzzed-about Korean breakout, Peggy Gou, Damian Lazarus, Michael Bibi, Dixon, and Leyla Benitez.

Between the heavy beats, unique airport backdrop, and non-stop dancing, Framework transformed Thermal Airport into a post-festival desert oasis. Scroll through the photos below to lift your spirits for the weekend ahead and inspire you to find the next big all-night party.

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Coachella’s Co-Founder Believes Kanye West Dropping Out Of The Festival Was A ‘Good Decision For Him’

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Many people are still coming down from the high that was provided at this year’s Coachella festival. Performances by Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Harry Styles, Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more proved to be highlights by the end of the festival’s two weekends. With that being said, there was one name that did not take the stage at Coachella contrary to the expectations of many. That person was Kanye West as he was set to headline the festival’s third day on the respective weekends. However, he dropped out at the last second leaving the showcase to scramble for a replacement which ended up being The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia.

In a new interview with the LA Times, Coachella’s co-founder Paul Tollett spoke about Kanye’s last-second exit and how he felt about it. “I Zoomed with him a couple days prior, and I think it was a good decision for him,” he said. Luckily for Tollett and the rest of Coachella, The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia’s manager Wassim “Sal” Slaiby reached out to him to see what he needed for a replacement.

“Abel [Tesfaye] and Sal called and said, ‘What do you need?’” Tollett said. “I said, ‘I actually don’t know yet. Right now I’m a little stunned with Kanye leaving. I’ve got to think what to do here.’” Thankfully, the lineup change worked itself out in a couple of days as The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia stepped into the spot that Kanye West left open.

You can check out Tollett’s full interview with the LA Times here.

Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.