Ayra Starr is set to perform at Coachella 2027, adding one of the world’s most recognised music festivals to a growing list of international milestones for the Nigerian singer. She is scheduled to take the stage on Sunday, April 11, and Sunday, April 18, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.
The announcement places Starr among the major names confirmed for the 2027 edition of the festival, where she will share the Sunday lineup with SZA, Victoria Monét, Jorja Smith, Becky G and Don Toliver. The festival will run across two weekends, April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18, with Dua Lipa and Tame Impala also named as headliners.
Born in Benin and raised in Nigeria, Ayra Starr has become one of the most recognisable contemporary voices in Afrobeats. Her rise followed her signing with Mavin Records, where she developed an international audience through songs that have reached listeners well beyond the Nigerian music scene. Her Coachella booking adds another significant international festival appearance to that career.
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The performance also comes as attention around her third studio album, Starrgirl, continues to build. The project includes tracks such as “Tornado” and “Midnight in New York”, while her collaboration “Gimme Dat” is another release audiences may expect to hear. Her established hits, including “Rush”, “Commas” and “Heaven Baby”, have also become important parts of her live repertoire.
Coachella’s 2027 lineup brings together artists from different genres and generations. Alongside SZA, Dua Lipa and Tame Impala, the festival has announced a special appearance by Madonna in the dance tent, adding another major name to an already high-profile programme.
For Starr, the booking follows her appearance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the NFL International Games halftime show. The performance was described as a historic moment for African music, with Starr becoming the first African artist to headline the show.
Her Coachella appearance will also follow the launch of her 20-city Starrgirl World Tour, which is scheduled to take her across Europe and North America in early 2027. The tour will give audiences in several cities an opportunity to see her perform before she arrives in California for the festival.
With the world tour and Coachella now forming part of her 2027 schedule, Starr is continuing to expand her presence on major international stages, bringing her music to audiences across several markets.
