The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is back with a bang, and fans are eager to know how much their favorite former headliners earned from the event. From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, the numbers are quite impressive.
According to reports, artists on the lower lines of the lineup earn around $10,000 for their performances at Coachella. However, the headliners take home a much more lucrative paycheck. In 2023, Bad Bunny headlined the festival and reportedly earned a whopping $5 million for his performances. The Weeknd replaced Kanye West in 2022 and made an impressive $8.5 million.
In previous years, Ariana Grande was paid $8 million in 2019, while Beyoncé reportedly received between $8-$12 million for her performances in 2018. In 2017, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Radiohead took home between $3 million-$4 million each.
Cardi B also shared some insights into her Coachella earnings, revealing that she made $70,000 per weekend in 2018 and spent around $300,000 on her stage set.
As the 23rd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicks off, fans can expect more incredible performances and big paychecks for the headliners. Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s event.