As is the yearly tradition, hoards of music lovers traveled from near and far this weekend to the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the desert in Indio California, the unofficial kick off to the year’s festival season.
As one of the biggest music festivals on in the country, Coachella draws viral performances each year as artists often bring out special guests to their sets to help them meet the moment. 2025 will be no exception, and we’ll be compiling all those performances here. So far, The Go-Go’s have already brought out Billie Joe Armstrong, Benson Boone sang “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Queen’s Brian May on guitar, and Three 6 Mafia brought out Project Pat, Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly and Wiz Khalifa.
Many more collaborations are expected throughout the weekend. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Troye Sivan will join his Sweat Tour co-headliner Charli xcx during her Saturday night set, while Maren Morris is expected to come out for Zedd’s set.
Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Green Day and Post Malone are among the headliners of the weekend. Missy Elliott, Tyla, Lisa, GloRilla, Lola Young, Ed Sheeran, Weezer, T-Pain, Eli Brown, The Original Misfits, Jimmy Eat World, Rawayana, Clairo, Zedd, Megan Thee Stallion, Shaboozey, Jennie, Enhypen, Ty Dolla $ign, Muni Long and beabadoobee are also on the lineup for the two-weekend festival.
Below is a list of some of the weekend’s biggest surprise guests, and some of what’s to come. Be sure to check back for more throughout the weekend.
Billie Joe Armstrong with The Go-Go’s
Image Credit: (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) Billie Joe Armstrong joined The Go-Go’s during their Friday evening set at the Outdoor Theatre stage to perform “Head Over Heels.” Armstrong teased a potential collaboration earlier Friday before confirming he’d be joining the legendary band just before their set started.
Project Pat, Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly and Wiz Khalifa With Three 6 Mafia
Image Credit: Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella Project Pat, Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly and Wiz Khalifa joined Three 6 Mafia’s Friday evening set. The hip hop group had promised a few surprises, and Barker’s appearance was previously teased before the set.
Queen’s Brian May with Benson Boone
The “Beautiful Things” singer Benson Boone brought out legendary guitarist Brian May to perform Queen’s iconic song, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which included a nod to the late Freddie Mercury.
“Gonna treasure this moment on the plane with Benson Boone – a truly golden 22-year-old prodigy,” May posted on his Instagram earlier Friday. “I’m proud and happy to say we are now officially pals.”
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Maren Morris With Zedd
Image Credit: Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella) Maren Morris is expected to join Zedd’s Sunday night set, a source tells THR. The pair have collaborated together in the past on the hit song, “The Middle,” and they performed at Coachella together back in 2019 as well.
Flavor Flav, Weird Al, Portugal. The Man and the Duolingo Owl Join Yo Gabba Gabba Set (Yes, Really)
One of the most joyous traditions of Coachella each year is the festival’s willingness to book more unconventional acts than you’d expect for a pop music festival. The monsters from children’s musical television show Yo Gabba Gabba graced the bill for 2025, marking one of the most unexpected Coachella acts in recent memory.
Their set was of course far different than the usual Yo Gabba Gabba show, as they enlisted Flavor Flav, Thundercat, Weird Al, Portugal. The Man and “rainbow connection” co-writer Paul Williams to help out. They also brought out fellow mascots including Duo, the Duolingo owl, as well as some care bears.
Troye Sivan, Lorde and Billie Eilish Join Charli xcx
Charli xcx brought Brat summer back during her Coachella set Saturday night, first with Troye Sivan to perform “talk talk,” confirming THR’s previous report of the surprise appearance. Just a few songs later, Lorde surprised the crowd to join Charli for their Brat collab “Girl, So Confusing,” while Billie Eilish took the stage for a high-energy performance of last year’s hit “Guess.”
Dudamel and LA Phil Shine With LL Cool J, Maren Morris, Zedd and More
Image Credit: Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic were the latest to bring orchestral music to Coachella with a golden-hour set on the Outdoor Theatre stage, switching between classical standards, iconic film scores and pop hits, while bringing a range of stars throughout set. Jazz-pop singer Laufey came out first, performing her hit “From the Start,” as well as “Silver Lining, which she released last week. Maren Morris joined next for “My Church,” joined by a gospel choir.
Becky G came out for “Shower,” and latin hip hop duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso hopped in for “Dumbai” and “La Que Puede, Puede.” Zedd sat behind the piano for a lovely orchestral rendition of “clarity,” and LL Cool J closed out the set with the Phil with “Mama Said Knock You Out.”
Becky G Joins Tyla
Image Credit: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella Becky G joined Tyla during the singer’s Friday set. The pair performed “On My Body” from Tyla’s debut album.
