Coachella 2026 Weekend 2: Olivia Rodrigo surprise precedes Justin Bieber
The second weekend of the highly anticipated Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is finally here. This time, featuring returning headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, attendees can expect an epic lineup with some surprises in store. One of the notable surprises from this weekend includes Kacey Musgraves and a fresh lineup at the Quasar stage.
Sabrina Carpenter kicked off the weekend with a bang, inviting none other than Madonna to join her during her headlining set on Friday night. Additionally, Italian EDM sensation Anyma got another shot at performing his set “Æden” after inclement weather forced the cancellation of its world premiere last week. Even for those following the festival from home, there will be plenty of coverage to keep up with the exciting events happening at Coachella this second weekend.
For those looking to catch up on everything happening at Coachella, here are some highlights to look out for: how to tune in to the livestream on Saturday for Weekend 2 and which artists will be featured, memorable moments from Weekend 1, stunning photos captured during the festival, key differences between the two weekends, the best food options available at the event (including budget-friendly choices under $20), and a retrospective on 25 years of art at Coachella encapsulated in a series of photos documenting the festival from 1999 to 2025.
Amidst all the excitement, musical artist Sombr made headlines during both weekends of Coachella for bringing out iconic performers named Billy. In Weekend 1, Sombr surprised the audience by inviting Billy Corgan to perform Smashing Pumpkins’ classic hit “1979.” This time, he outdid himself by introducing another legendary Billy – Billy Idol, along with guitarist Steve Stevens, to delight the crowd with a rendition of “Eyes Without a Face.”
Not to be outdone, Addison Rae, another standout performer, made her mark on the Coachella stage during Weekend 2 by inviting special guest Olivia Rodrigo to join her set. Rodrigo treated the audience to a live performance of her latest single, “Drop Dead,” which premiered just a day before her appearance. The two talented artists also teamed up for a duet on Rae’s song “Headphones On,” showcasing their dynamic chemistry and shared musical prowess.
As Weekend 2 of Coachella continues to unfold with more surprises and thrilling performances, festival-goers and fans alike can expect to be wowed by the incredible talent and electrifying energy that this iconic event never fails to deliver.