Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE Joins BINI in Representing the Philippines at Coachella 2026

Filipino representation on the global stage! Sophia Laforteza of KATSEYE is set to perform at Coachella 2026 alongside the Nation’s Girl Group, BINI.

Sophia Laforteza & BINI

Photo: Sophia Laforteza & BINI/Instagram

On September 16, Coachella unveiled its official lineup of headliners and performers for two consecutive weekends. KATSEYE will take the stage on April 10 and 17, with Sabrina Carpenter leading as the main headliner.

Sophia, the group’s leader, has been consistently bringing Pinoy pride to the global scene. She previously performed at Lollapalooza 2025 in Chicago and, together with her group, clinched their first MTV Video Music Award for “Push Performance of the Year” with their smash hit Touch.

 

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The 22-year-old Filipina singer will join her fellow KATSEYE members Lara, Manon, Daniela, Megan, and Yoonchae in marking yet another milestone for the rookie global girl group.

KATSEYE is a rising global girl group best known for their songs “Touch,” “Gabriela,” and “Gnarly,” among others.

Coachella 2026 will run across two weekends: April 10 to 12 and April 17 to 19.

Congratulations, KATSEYE!

ALSO READ: SB19, BINI to Perform at Inaugural 2025 Filipino Music Awards—Here’s How to Score Tickets

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