YouTube concluded the first weekend of its exclusive Coachella 2026 livestream on Sunday, April 12th. Fans around the world tuned in to yesterday’s spectacular lineup of artists, including Karol G, Young Thug, Laufey, FKA Twigs, BIGBANG, and so many more.
Karol G Makes History
Karol G made history last night as the first-ever Latina artist to headline Coachella, delivering a powerful, career-defining set that served as a vibrant celebration of Latin culture. The Colombian superstar commanded the desert stage with infectious energy, blending her global hits with a high-production spectacle that honored her heritage. The historic night reached new heights with surprise appearances from Becky G, Mariah Angeliq, and Wisi, turning the performance into a monumental cultural milestone for the festival.
Day 3 Highlights
Beyond Karol G’s historic set, Day 3 featured a series of high-energy performances, including Young Thug bringing out Camila Cabello for a surprise rendition of their hit “Havana.” The final night also saw a dreamy, jazz-infused set by Laufey and a rare, nostalgic appearance from K-pop icons BIGBANG that energized the Outdoor Theatre. From FKA Twigs’ captivating set to several unannounced cameos, the weekend closed with a diverse and powerful display of global talent.
Weekend Highlights and Surprise Moments
Throughout the weekend, fans were treated to additional show-stopping performances and surprise guest appearances on the ground and across the livestream. Saturday headliner Justin Bieber delivered a standout moment by leaning into his digital roots, revisiting his YouTube origins and performing early hits like “Baby” and “Favorite Girl.”
The spirit of collaboration was a constant theme, from Sabrina Carpenter’s cinematic “Sabrinawood” production featuring cameos by Will Ferrell and Susan Sarandon to Teddy Swims’ star-studded session with David Lee Roth, Joe Jonas, and Vanessa Carlton.
Day 1 and Day 2 were further electrified by high-energy debuts like Katseye’s premiere of “Pinky Up” and their viral crossover with the singers from the Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters for a historic performance of “Golden,” cementing Weekend 1 as a showcase of pop spectacles and unannounced musical milestones.
YouTube’s On-Site Content Studio
YouTube hosted its annual on-site content studio on the Coachella grounds, capturing artists in their festival best with portraits taken by photographer/director Alfred Marroquin and Polaroids shot by Hunter Ellenbarger. Sunday’s attendees included Major Lazer, BINI, Armen Van Buren, Isaiah Rashad, HorsegiirL, and more.
Looking Ahead to Weekend 2
Coachella returns this weekend, kicking off April 17th at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET and running through Sunday, April 19th. Until then, relive the best moments with on-demand performances from Weekend 1 available on the YouTube Coachella channel.
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