Coachella lineup: Ellie Goulding, Guns N" Roses, James Bay and more get ready for annual California festival

Coachella 2016: The Good, The Bad, and The Meh

Coachella 2016 is just around the corner, and some of the biggest names in the celeb world will be gearing up to showcase their boho festival looks.

But being pictured looking super cool while partying isn"t the only reason they flock to the festival - some go to listen to the music.

Across the final two weekends of April, 15-17 and the 22-24, there are some incredible performers taking to the stage in California.

When is Coachella 2016?

The annual event takes place from 5-17 and 22-24 April 2016 in Indio, California. Festival-goers heading out later this week can expect plenty of celeb spotting alongside all of the top live music of course.

If you"re based stateside you may still be able to bag some last minute tickets from Ticketmaster or secondary ticket sites like viagogo , StubHub or Vivid Seats .

Coachella line-up

So with the festival of all festivals due to kick off this weekend, you"re probably wondering which pop stars will be gracing the main stages.

This year sees the reformation of two legendary bands - Guns n Roses and LCD Soundsystem - who will headline alongside Taylor Swifts beau, Calvin Harris.

Also set to play over the three-day festival will be top UK acts including Ellie Goulding, Disclosure, James Bay and CHVRCHES, as well as huge international acts like Ice Cube, Sia and Major Lazer.

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2016 set times

Friday 15 and Friday 22

LCD Soundsystem will be headlining both Fridays.

The American dance/punk act are making a return to the limelight after a five year hiatus, and recently announced they will also be playing at London"s Lovebox festival in July.

Ellie Goulding and Years and Years will also be performing across both Fridays.

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Ellie Goulding will be playing on both Fridays

In an incredible rise to stardom, Years and Years are set to perform in front of thousands of fans at one of the world"s biggest festivals, after performing at the Brit Awards after party just over a year ago.

Set times

The official schedule does bring up some conflicting set times for guest to decide:

Friday

M83 (7:55 p.m.) vs. A$AP Rocky (7:30 p.m.)

LCD Soundsystem (11:10 p.m.) vs. Rae Sremmurd (11:05 p.m.)

Saturday

Guns N Roses (10:30 p.m.) vs. Grimes (10:45 p.m.)

Disclosure (7:35 p.m.) vs. Vince Staples (7:55 p.m.)

Sunday

Alessia Cara (8:25 p.m.) vs. the Chainsmokers (8:30 p.m.)

Calvin Harris (10:35 p.m.) vs. Deafheaven (10:45 p.m.) Sunday

Saturday 16 and Saturday 23

The weekend 2 schedule of set times is yet to be announced. But we can tell you who will be performing.

Legendary rock band Guns N" Roses will headline on Saturday 16, and the following week Saturday 23.

Gilbert Clarke, Matt Sorum, Duff McKagan, Slash and Steven Adler of Guns N" Roses

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Ice Cube, Disclosure, Chvrches and James Bay will also be taking to the stage on each Saturday.

Hold Back The River singer James Bay picked up Best Male Solo Artist at this year"s Brits after winning the Critics" Choice award at the 2015 Brits.

James Bay will surely pull in the crowds as he performs at Coachella

Scottish band, Chvrches will also be taking to the stage across both weekends.

Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches

Sunday 17 and Sunday 24

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris is set to headline on the main stage across both Sundays.

Calvin Harris

Sia, Major Lazer and the 1975 will also perform on the closing day of both party weekends.

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Sia in Carpool Karaoke

Super secretive Sia recently revealed what she actually looks like under all that fake hair.

But while speaking to Ellen DeGeneres on her show about her decision to hide her face, said: "Well It"s just so I can go to Target and buy a hose if I want to, no one would be following me with a camera trying to get a shot."

Get some celeb fashion inspiration to help plan your Coachella outfit .

Check out all the pics from last year"s event in the gallery below.

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