Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was a wide success this year, creating some unforgettable nights for all attendees. The festival was filled with massive sets (onstage and music-wise), major surprise guests, and filled with nostalgia. This year will surely be spoken about for years to come. Here are some of the top performances that stuck out during both weekends.
1. Justin Bieber: What a performance that was from Justin Bieber during Weekend 2 Starting right off the back with a performance of his hit single “ALL I CAN TAKE” from his recent album SWAG, then going right into performing “SPEED DEMON.” Bieber took the opportunity right away to go into the crowd to sing with his fans — a dream come true for all Beliebers.
Just like Weekend 1, the singer took a trip to the past and performed his most popular nostalgic bangers like “Baby,” “One Time,” “U Smile,” and the all-timer “One Less Lonely Girl,” bringing out Billie Eillish as the one less lonely girl, making her and everyone in the audience shed tears. Justin Bieber’s performances evoked such nostalgia, making us all reminisce of a time when life was innocent, simple, and heartwarming. It was a performance full of golden moments we will hold dear in our hearts.
2. Sabrina Carpenter: Sabrina Carpenter’s performances from both weekends were a damn masterpiece, but certain things stood out Weekend 2 and you’ve heard why. “Sabrinawood” was beyond spectacular, her stage presence, dancers, and set were all part of such a theatrical show. You really couldn’t ask for a better performance, but then the most amazing thing happened. “The Material Girl” herself came on stage, yes you heard right, Madonna performed some of her greatest hits like “Vogue’ and “Like a Prayer.”
It’s been 20 years since she took the Coachella stage herself, which seemed fitting since 2026 seems to be the year to reminisce about the past. Such an unforgettable performance, one for the books dare I say.
3. Disclosure: Disclosure brought the house down with their performance of “Latch,” a deep house track that redefined 2010s dance-pop. The song is a powerhouse, a perfect fit for the festival. The audience was consumed by its passionate lyrics and soulful, funky soundscape that consumed the entire desert. On Weekend 2, the brother duo surprised the audience with a new song called “Bite Me” with Rapper/Vocalist Samara Cyn —a track that can be described as a fast-paced high energy with equally fast rap vocals.
4. Labrinth: The legendary voice of Labrinth was hard to miss at this year’s Coachella Festival. He performed fan favorites like “Mount Everest,” “When I R.I.P,” and “Jealous.”Songs that evoke the rawness of human conditions, his performances truly conjure the highs and lows of our emotions. Labrinth tends to latch onto our vulnerabilities and uncertainty as listeners, and that’s where the connection between artist and fan manifests. A truly powerful performance through and through, intense and soulful.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has already announced their return for 2027, letting attendees buy passes in advance Friday, May 1st at 11am PT. If 2027’s lineup is just as amazing as this year, you won’t want to miss your chance to snag tickets. What artists do you think will be in next year’s line-up?
