Here’s an ongoing list of artists who made surprise appearances on stage during Coachella weekend one, including Billie Eilish and Shakira
Would it really be Coachella without the surprise guests?
The 2024 music and artists festival kicked off its annual two-weekend run in Indio, California, on Friday — and, as expected, this year’s lineup wowed the crowed with electric performances and unexpected appearances on stage.
Headliner Lana Del Rey kicked off Coachella weekend with a dreamy hit-filled set that featured songs like “Summertime Sadness” and “Doin’ Time.” This marked Del Rey’s return to the Coachella stage for the first time in a decade — “exactly 10 years ago to the day,” she told the crowd.
Del Rey surprised festivalgoers in more ways than one, between making her way to the Main Stage on motorcycle through the crowd of thousands before welcoming major star power like Billie Eilish to join her in dueting “Video Games” and Ocean Eyes.”
Argentine producer Bizarrap brought the energy during his hour-long DJ set at the Sahara tent, including a show-stopping surprise that brought the already-amped up crowed to a rupture with an appearance from his collaborator — and global superstar — Shakira.
The music-filled weekend continues on Saturday with another stacked lineup, including headliners Tyler, the Creator on Saturday night and Doja Cat on Sunday. Plus, a promised reunion will occur with Gwen Stefani and her band No Doubt as they take the stage for the first time since 2015.
Read on for all the artists who made surprise guest appearances during Coachella weekend one so far.
Lana Del Rey and Billie Eilish
Lana Del Rey kicked off Coachella weekend one with a memorable set that featured three guest appearances by fellow collaborators and hit-making friends during her headlining set on Friday night.
Jon Batiste was the first artist to join Del Rey on the Main Stage to sing an extended version of “Candy Necklace.” The multi-instrumentalist dazzled on the piano, while Del Rey sat atop it and sang.
Del Rey then welcomed Billie Eilish to the stage after Batiste. She surprised the crowed with an unpredicted performance of her 2016 hit “Ocean Eyes” before singing Del Rey’s “Video Games” right after.
Towards the end of Del Rey’s set, Jack Antonoff played piano on stage while she appeared as a hologram to perform “Hope Is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman Like Me — but I Have It.”
(Antonoff and his band Bleachers are on the Coachella lineup and perform Saturday night.)
Bizarrap and Shakira
Bizarrap took over the Sahara tent with a high-energy, rave-like set — while sporting his signature hat and sunglasses — on Friday night. Amid his live DJ set, the Argentine producer surprised the already-amped crowd by welcoming Shakira to the stage.
The global superstar joined him about halfway through his set to perform “La Fuerte,” a surprise that was topped by an announcement made right after the performance.
Shakira then revealed she’s setting out on a world tour. “Finally we’re going on tour — starting here, in November! Can’t wait!” she announced on stage.
Peso Pluma and Becky G
Peso Pluma was joined by Becky G on the Main Stage on Friday night, one year after the pop star brought the Mexican singer out for a surprise performance during her Coachella set in 2023. They performed their song “Chanel.”
Junior H also joined Peso Pluma on stage for “El Azul,” followed by Santa Fe Klan for “No Son Klle” and Arcángel for “Peso Completo.”
No Doubt and Olivia Rodrigo
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt’s slot on the lineup was enough to shock music lovers when Coachella first announced they’d be reuniting for the first time in nine years. Fast forward to their Saturday night set, they continued to surprise fans by welcoming Olivia Rodrigo to the stage for a song.
The “Driver’s License” hitmaker, who recently wrapped the first leg of her anticipated “Guts Tour,” joined Stefani and the band for a back-and-forth rendition of “Bathwater.”
Rodrigo showcased her fangirl for the iconic rock-punk group by wearing an “I heart ND” tee.
Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky
In classic Tyler the Creator fashion, he kept fans intrigued from start to finish of his headlining set on Saturday night. Between making an entrance via zip-line dressed as a park ranger to casually eating a sandwich on stage, the “EARFQUAKE” rapper put on a show.
Dance moves featuring fancy footwork and hysterical-banter aside, Tyler surprised guests further with guest appearances. Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover), A$AP Rocky, Charlie Wilson and the highly-anticipated Kali Uchis each joined him on stage.
Gambino joined Tyler for “Running Out of Time.” Rocky came out for “Potato Salad” and “Who Dat Boy.” Charlie Wilson joined him for “Earfquake” and Uchis for “See You Again.”
