Zara Larsson Surprises Fans at PinkPantheress' Coachella Birthday Bash

The Swedish pop star joined the rising UK artist on stage for a special performance.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered disco ball fragments reflecting colorful stage lights, creating a glittering, high-fashion aesthetic.The shimmering textures and dramatic lighting of Coachella's stages set the scene for PinkPantheress' star-studded birthday bash.Coachella Today

PinkPantheress celebrated her birthday during the second weekend of Coachella 2026, bringing out a star-studded lineup of guests including Janelle Monae, Ninajirachi, and Zara Larsson. Larsson, a close friend of PinkPantheress, surprised fans by singing her song 'Midnight Sun' instead of their collaborative 'Stateside' remix.

Why it matters

PinkPantheress has quickly become one of the most exciting new artists in pop music, blending elements of UK garage, hyperpop, and R&B. Her Coachella birthday celebration highlighted her growing influence and the support she's received from established stars like Larsson, further cementing her status as a rising talent to watch.

The details

For her Coachella Weekend 2 set, PinkPantheress brought out a number of special guests to help celebrate her birthday, including Janelle Monae, Ninajirachi, Chase Inifiniti, Slayyyter, and Katseye. But the biggest surprise came when her 'Stateside' collaborator Zara Larsson joined her on stage to perform Larsson's song 'Midnight Sun' instead of their joint track.

  • PinkPantheress celebrated her birthday during Coachella's second weekend in 2026.
  • Larsson's 'Midnight Sun' is expected to be featured on the deluxe edition of her upcoming album 'Girls Trip', due out next month.

The players

PinkPantheress

A rising UK pop artist known for her blend of garage, hyperpop, and R&B sounds.

Zara Larsson

A Swedish pop star and close friend of PinkPantheress, who joined her on stage as a surprise guest performer.

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What they’re saying

“Larsson sang one song, and it's not the one you think. Rather than do her verse on the 'Stateside' remix, she sang belated song of the summer contender 'Midnight Sun.'”

— Bethy Squires, Author

What’s next

Next month, the deluxe version of Larsson's 'Midnight Sun' album called 'Girls Trip' is expected to drop, and there's a possibility that PinkPantheress will return the guest verse favor for Larsson on one of the new tracks.

The takeaway

PinkPantheress' star-studded Coachella birthday celebration showcased her growing influence in pop music and the support she's received from established artists like Zara Larsson, further cementing her status as an exciting new talent to watch.