Under the desert sky, Coachella 2026 is in full force and serving performances that are lighting up our timelines. From Swae Lee’s homage to a decade-old hit to Giveon‘s full-on symphony spectacle, here are the moments that gave us life during Coachella’s first weekend.
Giveon gave a masterclass in performance at Coachella, with a full orchestra backing and a surprise duet with Kehlani. But he put the audience in an absolute chokehold performing “Garden Kisses” with prima ballerina India Bradley. She became the first Black woman promoted to soloist with the New York City Ballet in October 2025. Giveon’s next album, BELOVED: Act II, is scheduled for release on May 15. Featuring 19 songs, it will premiere five previously unreleased tracks.
@giveon garden kisses at coachella last night
Headliner Justin Bieber brought out a few special guests for his Coachella experience. He and Tems performed their 2025 hit, “I Think You’re Special,” ending it in a warm embrace. Bieber also invited Wizkid on stage for a mesmerizing performance of the trio’s hit “Essence: Remix.”
@billboard Justin Bieber performs “Essence” with Wizkid and Tems at #Coachella #justinbieber #tems #wizkid ♬ original sound – billboard
Tinashe kept the tracks spinning and the crowd amped at the Do LaB stage with a DJ set. She also brought out artist Disco Lines to perform their hit “No Broke Boys.”
@tinashe YALL REALLY SHOWED UP FOR ME YESTERDAY AT DOLAB
Over at the Sahara Tent, Lizzo joined Sexxy Red — and a Labubu — for a lively performance that kept nothing under wraps.
@stubhub this didn’t feel real. Sexyy Red brought out Lizzo and a giant Labubu at Coachella. #coachella #sexyyred #lizzo #labubu ♬ original sound – ♱
Swae Lee lit up the night during Coachella’s opening weekend, kicking his set off with Rae Sremmurd’s 2014 hit “No Type.” He then shared the stage with Jhene Aiko as the two got chummy and dropped the lyrics of “Sativa.”
@swaelee Last night was CRAZY !! COACHELLA WEEK 1 thank yall #coachella #Swaechella ♬ original sound – Swae Lee
