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Coachella Names Its 2027 Headliners

In this lesson: Read a two-weekend schedule and the precise milestone.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA will headline Coachella in April 2027, BBC Newsbeat reports. The California festival runs on April 9–11 and April 16–18.

Dua Lipa is scheduled for both Fridays. The announcement makes her the first solo British woman set to headline the festival.

Source: BBC Newsbeat, 2026-11-11. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr4g0n9d1g5o

Read and practise

  1. Which dates form the second weekend?

    1. April 16–18
    2. April 9–11
    3. November 9–11
  2. What milestone does the announcement describe?

    1. The first British artist ever to play any festival
    2. The first woman to perform in California
    3. The first solo British woman set to headline

Your turn

Give the two weekend dates and Dua Lipa’s role.

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