Coachella 2025 proves once again that the DJs commanding dance music isn’t just a genre—it’s a global movement. Across two weekends, Coachella transforms Indio, California into an open-air cathedral of sound, where beatmakers become prophets and tents become temples. From the pounding Sahara to the intimate Yuma, this year’s lineup amplifies the entire spectrum of electronic expression. For DJs and producers, the festival represents more than just another gig. It’s a launchpad, a canvas, and a statement.
With stages like Quasar and Yuma evolving their identities, and new camping and VIP zones adding texture to the grounds, the experience has never felt more immersive. Coachella remains a proving ground for veterans and newcomers alike, demanding innovation and rewarding boldness. These are the electronic artists you must see at Coachella 2025.
Alok
Sahara | 4:10–5:05pm | April 12 & 19 | Weekend 1 & 2
Alok is making his long-anticipated debut at Coachella 2025, and among all DJs performing, his concept show is one of the most ambitious. The Brazilian superstar will deliver a three-act audiovisual experience with 50 dancers from Urban Theory, blending music, visuals, and narrative. Alok fuses Brazilian bass with future house for maximum impact. His set will unfold across themes of technology, nature, and duality—perfectly timed for golden hour on the Sahara stage. For fans of global rhythm and creative stagecraft, this set could become a defining Coachella moment. Alok’s arrival marks a cultural expansion of what DJs can achieve in 2025.
Amelie Lens
Yuma | 9:30–11:00pm | April 13 & 20 | Weekend 1 & 2
At Coachella 2025, Amelie Lens will once again show why she’s one of the most in-demand techno DJs on the planet. Known for her uncompromising speed and surgical mixing, Lens brings a darker energy to Yuma’s intimate dancefloor. Her recent Feel It EP doubled down on hypnotic pressure and rolling tension. With Coachella 2025 spotlighting a more refined underground presence, DJs like Amelie Lens set the tone for innovation and intensity. Her sets offer no filler—just a full-force immersion into BPMs and blinking lights. For ravers who seek transcendence through repetition, this is your desert church.
Above & Beyond
Outdoor Theatre | 9:45–10:45pm | April 13 & 20 | Weekend 1 & 2
Coachella 2025 offers Above & Beyond a powerful return to the desert, where trance finds both nostalgia and new resonance among today’s DJs. Their signature sound—emotional builds, heartfelt vocals, and spiritual drops—resonates even deeper under the stars of the Outdoor Theatre. Their tracks balances modern production with the anthemic warmth that defines their discography. Among the many DJs on this year’s lineup, Above & Beyond’s longevity and emotional pull remain unmatched. Fans can expect a journey filled with tears, unity, and a collective sigh of joy. This set is a reunion for longtime listeners and a revelation for new ones.
Ben Böhmer
Sahara | 5:00–5:45pm | April 14 & 21 | Weekend 1 & 2
Ben Böhmer takes melodic house to new heights at Coachella 2025, bringing live synths and layered builds to a sea of DJs and fans alike. His atmospheric take on dance music blurs the line between performance and emotion. Böhmer creates moments that feel cinematic yet intimate. The Sahara tent will transform into a sonic canvas for his deep progressions and analog textures. Among the many DJs playing Coachella 2025, Böhmer offers an emotional interlude that resonates beyond the drop. Expect soul-stirring crescendos and a crowd in collective connection.
Chase & Status
Sahara | 8:10–9:10pm | April 14 & 21 | Weekend 1 & 2
Few DJs are bringing raw energy to Coachella 2025 quite like Chase & Status. The UK duo’s legacy in jungle, dubstep, and drum & bass gets renewed in the desert. Known for thrilling live sets, they blend razor-sharp drops with street-level urgency. Sahara’s desert energy will supercharge their bass-heavy set into something seismic. For Coachella 2025, they represent the harder edge of UK club DJs cutting through the mainstream. Prepare for a war zone of sound and sweat.
Chris Stussy
Yuma | 9:45–11:15pm | April 12 & 19 | Weekend 1 & 2
Chris Stussy joins Coachella 2025’s elite roster of DJs with a deep, analog-rich house set inside the Yuma tent. Known for smooth transitions, timeless grooves, and jazz-inspired loops, Stussy’s style is both understated and magnetic. His recent All Night Long tour brought sold-out vibes from Europe to the States. In a festival often dominated by big drops, his sound offers elegant restraint and detail. Coachella 2025’s Yuma stage has become a proving ground for DJs with true musicality—and Stussy fits that perfectly. Expect warmth, rhythm, and an after-hours magic hour.
Indira Paganotto
Yuma | 5:30–6:45pm | April 13 & 20 | Weekend 1 & 2
Indira Paganotto is turning heads across the scene and now brings her hypnotic psytrance to Coachella 2025, joining the next wave of daring DJs. Her sonic landscape weaves acid basslines with hallucinogenic momentum, crafting sets that feel ritualistic and raw. She’s played Awakenings, Tomorrowland, and now lands in Yuma’s heat at Coachella. Among all DJs on the lineup, Indira blends mysticism and dancefloor command with fearless energy.
Kraftwerk
Mojave | 9:25pm | April 14 & 21 | Weekend 1 & 2
Electronic music begins with Kraftwerk, and Coachella 2025 honors that lineage by placing these godfathers of all DJs in the Mojave tent. Known for their pioneering work in synth-pop, robotics, and music technology, Kraftwerk’s performance will be both nostalgic and futuristic. From “Autobahn” to “Computer World,” their catalog remains foundational. In a festival teeming with new blood, Kraftwerk reminds us where the pulse originated. Coachella 2025 isn’t just about evolution—it’s about reverence. This is a museum of sound in motion.
The Martinez Brothers b2b Loco Dice
Quasar | 7:00pm | April 12 | Weekend 1
Two titans of groove collide as The Martinez Brothers and Loco Dice go back-to-back at Coachella 2025, one of the year’s most exciting pairings among DJs. Their deep chemistry—developed across countless Ibiza residencies—means no transitions wasted and no moments lost. Expect stripped-down percussion, rolling bass, and fierce crowd control. The Quasar stage, known for extended DJ sets, gives them the space to dig deep. This B2B isn’t just for the house heads—it’s a global groove summit. Coachella 2025 just leveled up its underground credentials.
Mind Against b2b Massano
Yuma | 8:00–9:30pm | April 13 & 20 | Weekend 1 & 2
Mind Against and Massano are two melodic techno architects taking their artistry to Coachella 2025, redefining how DJs use emotion and tension onstage. This extended Yuma set will blend haunting atmospheres with precision drops, moving between euphoria and restraint. Massano’s Shapeshifter EP and Mind Against’s Afterlife work have positioned them as emotional tacticians. Alongside other DJs performing, their chemistry balances technical finesse with vulnerability. Yuma’s intimate darkness makes this a can’t-miss experience. They won’t raise the BPM—they’ll raise your pulse.
Sara Landry
Sahara | 6:10–7:05pm | April 12 & 19 | Weekend 1 & 2
Industrial techno warrior Sara Landry is rewriting the rules for DJs at Coachella 2025 with her spiritual-meets-savage performance style. Her label HEKATE has become a refuge for chaotic BPMs, and her concept tour Eternalism pushes the envelope further. Recent tracks like “Where Is Your God” showcase her vision: haunting, hard, and holy. At Coachella 2025, the Sahara stage becomes her sanctuary, a place where techno goes to confess and explode. Among all DJs this year, Landry brings the purest sense of purpose. Brace yourself for transformation.
Zedd
Outdoor Theatre | 9:10–10:10pm | April 14 & 21 | Weekend 1 & 2
Zedd shows no signs of slowing down, and Coachella 2025 is no different as he makes a mark as one of the DJs to not miss during the weekend. Known for blending symphonic elements with festival-sized energy, Zedd is a crossover master. Hits like “Clarity,” “Stay,” and his phenomenal new album “of “Telos” continue to dominate both charts and setlists. At Coachella 2025, he’ll bring his biggest production and emotional peaks to the Outdoor Theatre. His sets remain meticulously arranged—bridging pop, house, and cinematic drops. For fans seeking polished euphoria, Zedd remains a benchmark.
The DJs That Define Coachella 2025
Coachella 2025 doesn’t just host DJs—it challenges them. It asks who’s evolving the sound, who’s shaping the culture, and who’s pushing boundaries in front one of the most connected, critical, and influential audiences on the planet. This year’s lineup answers with artists who refuse to play it safe. These are DJs who don’t just fill time slots—they set standards.
Each artist enters the desert with a mark to make. Some, a long-awaited debut, others are returning to cement their legacy. One thing’s for certain, Coachella 2025 is a DJs creative turning point. They’re testing new visuals, dropping unreleased tracks, and delivering moments that will ripple far beyond the Empire Polo Fields. These aren’t just sets—they’re statements.
EDMNOMAD sees these performances as the driving force behind what Coachella represents today: bold artistry, global influence, and a complete refusal to coast. In a festival packed with big names and viral moments, it’s these DJs who will hold the crowd, shift the mood, and shape the memory.
When the lights dim and the desert air thickens with bass, these are the artists who will matter most—because they’re not just playing Coachella 2025. They’re reclaiming it.
