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Just like that, Coachella 2026 has come to an end. It honestly felt like it was just yesterday that the festival announced this year’s lineup. But over the past two weekends, Coachella once again delivered on its reputation as the festival of the season with some of the biggest artists from around the world. The Coachella Valley became a global gathering for music, fashion, and pop culture with interactions and performances that resonated beyond the California desert. So, we’ve rounded up some of the major moments that only Coachella could have given us.
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BINI Becomes Coachella’s Breakout Stars
Among this year’s performers, many were waiting in anticipation for BINI, who was making history as the first all-Filipino group to perform at Coachella. A lot was riding on their performance, but the P-pop girl group more than delivered with two standout sets on both weekends. Everyone, from festivalgoers to celebrities, was hyped for BINI. From the looks, stage presence, choreography, incorporation of Filipino culture, and more, it was a moment in the history books not just for BINI, but for OPM in general.
The KATSEYE x HUNTR/X Collaboration
For their debut Coachella performance on the Sahara Stage, global girl group KATSEYE had a few surprises up their sleeve. Most memorably, that meant a surprise duet with HUNTR/X singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami for Golden. It was a coming together of girl group excellence during a high-energy set filled with KATSEYE’s greatest hits.
Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna Join Forces
As one of the three headliners this year, Sabrina Carpenter went all-out with her set, which was themed around a movie about a young pop star who moved to Hollywood, or should we say Sabrinawood. Each weekend featured a who’s who of cameos like Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Terry Crews, and Samuel Jackson.
But Carpenter arguably saved the best for last when she brought out Madonna during Weekend 2. Two generations of pop stars came together as they performed Vogue, Like A Prayer, and an unreleased track that may be part of Madonna’s upcoming new album dropping later this year. In terms of surprise guests, you couldn’t do any better than the Queen of Pop herself.
Billie Eilish Is One Less Lonely Girl
@claudiasulewski OUR ONE LESS LONELY GIRL
♬ One Less Lonely Girl – Justin Bieber
Bieber Fever swept up Coachella as festivalgoers eagerly anticipated Justin Bieber’s headlining performance. And while most of the set was composed of his Swag albums, Bieber delighted the crowd by taking them down a nostalgic road when he sang some of his old hits. Notably, he performed One Less Lonely Girl and brought Billie Eilish onto the stage to serenade her during Weekend 2. The moment was a nod to the early years of his career, when he would bring out a fan on stage to be serenaded during the song.
In this case, it was Eilish, who herself is a massive Justin Bieber fan. The Bad Guy singer looked visibly shocked and starstruck at the surprise invite as she lived the ultimate fan moment with her idol. In a show that featured guest appearances from SZA, Dijon, Big Sean, and Sexxy Red, the moment between Bieber and Ellish was one to remember.
Addison Rae Brings Out the It-Girls
As her first time performing at Coachella, Addison Rae didn’t just deliver a pop star-worthy show, but did so with the help of two Gen Z It-Girls. First, she performed alongside actress and dancer Maddie Ziegler. Then, for Weekend 2, Rae took it up a notch with a surprise appearance from Olivia Rodrigo as they performed the former’s Headphones On and the latter’s new single drop dead.
PinkPantheress’ Star-Studded Stage
guys i’m genuinely dumb like i was watching the stream tb “she needs to bring out manon” and manon was right in front of my face pic.twitter.com/eV0vBmatDf
— 🪭 (@zoyablonded) April 19, 2026
As the rising star that she is, PinkPantheress showed up and showed out for her Coachella debut. And she did so with the help of her celebrity friends. Actor Tyriq Withers surprised the crowd by appearing at the end of the British musician’s set, playing a fictional lover. For her Weekend 2 performance, which fell on PinkPantheress’ birthday, even more stars showed up, such as Slayyyter, Manon, and Chase Infiniti. As a cherry on top, Zara Larsson and Janelle Monae also dropped by, the former performing the Midnight Sun remix and the latter shredding on the guitar.
Niana Guerrero Rubs Shoulders With Stars
@nianaguerrero my girll @TYLA ♬ SHE DID IT AGAIN (feat. Zara Larsson) – Tyla
If there’s one thing you can expect Niana Guerrero to do, it’s link up with international stars. And that’s exactly what she did at Coachella, where she met KATSEYE and Tyla, supported BINI during their performance, and made a surprise appearance at flowerovlove’s Weekend 2 set to perform her viral hit breaking news.
LISA Makes a Surprise Appearance at Anyma’s Set
Following the cancellation of his set during Weekend 1 due to strong winds, Italian-American DJ Anyma finally hit the Main Stage the following week, and he did not disappoint. Among the highlights of his set was BLACKPINK’s LISA going onstage for a surprise live debut performance of their collaboration Bad Angel. Dressed in Iris van Herpen, LISA looked ethereal as she sang the vocals of the EDM track, accompanied by jaw-dropping visuals and projections.
BIGBANG Owns The Stage
Twenty years in the game, BIGBANG proved why they’re still one of the pioneering K-pop acts with their energetic and explosive set. Even though it was their first time at Coachella, G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung felt like naturals on stage as they got the crowd singing, dancing, and jumping to their classics like BANG BANG BANG, Fantastic Baby, Sober, and Haru Haru. In a special moment, the members left in T.O.P’s vocals in Still Life, even though he is no longer an active member of the group, in a nod to how they still see him as part of BIGBANG.
Together with Taemin and his impressive performances, BIGBANG proudly represented K-pop at Coachella. And there’s a lot more coming from the group, considering they ended their Weekend 2 set by announcing that their 20th Anniversary world tour begins this August.
Karol G Makes History
Closing out Coachella on both weekends, Karol G hit the Main Stage, holding the historic honor and being the first Latina to headline Coachella. She didn’t just perform her hits on stage, but brought her Latin American culture in full-force with her in a massive show bursting with Latino excellence. In today’s climate, Karol G gave a powerful and defiant performance.
Featured Image: KATSEYE (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
BINI made history as the first all-Filipino group to perform at Coachella, delivering standout sets that showcased OPM and Filipino culture on a global stage.
Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans during her Weekend 2 performance by bringing out Madonna to perform iconic tracks like “Vogue,” “Like A Prayer,” and an unreleased new song.
Justin Bieber brought Billie Eilish onto the stage to serenade her during “One Less Lonely Girl,” marking a heartwarming moment between the superstar and his starstruck fan.
During his Weekend 2 main stage set, DJ Anyma invited BLACKPINK’s LISA to join him for the live debut performance of their collaboration, “Bad Angel.”
Karol G made history as the first Latina headliner, delivering a powerful and defiant show that celebrated Latin American culture with incredible energy and production value.
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