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    Coachella 2026: 9 surprise guest performers that made weekend one go viral
    • April 16, 2026

    Surprise guests are a tradition at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival.

    Performers are almost expected to bring out a fan favorite – or three – typically to sing a feature on the performer’s track or a collaboration. So the question on many viewers’ minds leading up to weekend one of the 2026 festival was: Who will the guest performers be?

    Here are some of this year’s reveals that got fans talking online:

    1. Sabrina Carpenter’s star-studded, Hollywood-themed guests

    Will Ferrell, Susan Sarandon, Sam Elliott and Corey Fogelmanis took the stage with Sabrina Carpenter, and Samuel L. Jackson also appeared in a voiceover during her set. Ferrell had a comedic and unexpected cameo as an electrician, and Susan Sarandon delivered a nearly seven minute monologue portraying an older version of Carpenter looking back on her life.

    @livsmelodies

    ♡ @Sabrina Carpenter #sabrinacarpenter #coachella #susansarandon #foryoupage #fyp

    ♬ original sound – 🎧ྀི

    2. HUNTR/X stars EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI

    The K-Pop Demon Hunters crew performed the Oscar-winning hit “Golden” with Katseye, giving fans goosebumps.

    @lancethenightaway

    KATSEYE AND HUNTR/X SEALING THE HONMOON WITH GOLDEN TONIGHT AT COACHELLA @KATSEYE @EYEKONS world official #katseye #golden #coachella #huntrix #foryou katchella sophia daniela lara megan yoonchae ejae rei ami audrey nuna

    ♬ Golden – HUNTR/X & EJAE & AUDREY NUNA & REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast

     3. Jennifer Lopez

    Jennifer Lopez appeared on stage with David Guetta for her Coachella debut, taking over the Quasar Stage and performing her new track “Save Me Tonight,” released just last month.

    @chlosparkle

    David brought out @JLO at Coachella to perform their new single Save Me Tonight 🥹 She’s amazing hope to see her headlining some day she looked amazing up there #jlo #jenniferlopez #fyp #davidguetta #coachella

    ♬ Save Me Tonight – Jennifer Lopez & David Guetta

    4. Camilla Cabello

    Camilla Cabello wowed fans with her “angelic” vocals, performing her 2017 hit “Havana” with Young Thug on Sunday, April 12.

    @d8niiel

    literally aging backwards #fyp #coachella #camilacabello @Camila Cabello

    ♬ Havana (feat. Young Thug) – Camila Cabello

     

     

    5. Justin Bieber and his many guests

    Justin Bieber was joined on stage by Tems, Dijon, The Kid LAROI, WizKid and Hailey Bieber on Saturday, April 11. Fans especially highlighted a memorable moment between Bieber and Tems.

    @coachella

    Could have stayed all night @Justin Bieber @The Kid LAROI. Watch the Coachella livestream on @YouTube all weekend long. #JustinBieber #KidLaroi #Coachella

    ♬ original sound – coachella

    @theliyahrich

    this song is severely underrated btw 🤏 #justinbieber #tems #coachella #concertvideo #justinbieberfan

    ♬ original sound – LIYAH.

    6. Kehlani

    GIVEON brought Kehlani out for his set, performing a live duet of her song “Folded” and fueling now confirmed speculations of an upcoming collaboration.

    @roselynmaarie

    GIVĒON confirmed a collab w Kehlani is coming soon after bringing her out for his set weekend 1🤩 #giveon #kehlani #coachella #coachellamusicfestival

    ♬ original sound – roselyn marie

    7. Becky G, Mariah Angeliq, Wisin and Greg Gonzalez

    Karol G’s day three set was a celebration of women and Latinx pride with numerous influential musicians given a spotlight, not to mention an all-female mariachi band.

    @danielisri

    LOVE the part when she shouted out immigrants ❤🇲🇽 #karolchella#coachella#karolg#beckyg

    ♬ original sound – Daniel&Isri

    @fabi1lugo6

    Wisin Coachella 2026 🔊🔊🔊#wisin #Coachella #tropicoqueta @WISIN

    ♬ original sound – Fabián 🇲🇽

    8. Joe Jonas, Vanessa Carlton and David Lee Roth with Teddy Swims

    Teddy Swims brought out multiple artists throughout his set, but a standout for the viewers was Joe Jonas performing “When You Look Me In The Eyes.”

    @jecopado

    Teddy Swims y Joe Jonas en Coachella 2026 cantando When you look me in the eyes en el Main Stage #coachella #coachella2026 #teddyswims #joejonas #festivalseason

    ♬ When You Look Me In The Eyes – Jonas Brothers

    9. Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins

    Billy Corgan and Sombr brought “1979” back to life for Corgan’s first-ever Coachella performance on Saturday, April 11.

    Weekend Two of Coachella begins Friday, April 17, and viewers are eager to find out which artists will be making unexpected appearances. During the second weekend of the festival last year, surprise guests included Dave Grohl and Cynthia Erivo with the LA Philharmonic, Ed Sheeran and Kesha, so chances are some fun Coachella surprises still await.

    ​ Orange County Register 

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