Justin Bieber Brings Out Surprise Guests at Coachella Set

The pop star welcomed Billie Eilish, SZA, Big Sean and more to join him on stage.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 1:53am

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Justin Bieber's second Coachella performance on Saturday night featured a number of surprise guest appearances, including Billie Eilish, SZA, Big Sean, and others. Bieber also took the opportunity to reminisce about his early days of posting cover songs on YouTube, which led to his discovery.

Why it matters

Bieber's Coachella sets have become highly anticipated events, not just for his musical performances, but also for the high-profile collaborations and special moments. This year's appearance continued that trend, generating significant buzz and attention around the festival.

The details

During his set, Bieber brought out Billie Eilish, his longtime friend and collaborator, to perform their remix of 'bad guy.' SZA also joined him for a rendition of 'Snooze,' while Big Sean appeared to perform 'As Long as You Love Me' and 'No Pressure.' Other guests included Sexyy Red and Dijon. Bieber also took time to sing along to some of his early YouTube cover songs, including 'One Time,' 'U Smile,' 'Up,' and 'Cry Me a River.'

  • Justin Bieber's Coachella performance took place on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Justin Bieber

A Canadian pop star who rose to fame through his early YouTube cover songs and has since become one of the biggest musical acts in the world.

Billie Eilish

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who is a longtime friend and collaborator of Justin Bieber.

SZA

An American singer and songwriter who joined Bieber on stage to perform their collaboration 'Snooze.'

Big Sean

An American rapper who appeared with Bieber to perform 'As Long as You Love Me' and 'No Pressure.'

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What they’re saying

“I remember this like it was yesterday. The guitar was out of tune.”

— Justin Bieber

“I just was a kid who liked to sing, that was it.”

— Justin Bieber

“Man, it's been a wild journey. It's been an emotional journey.”

— Justin Bieber

What’s next

Justin Bieber's website has been updated to indicate that new tour dates may be announced soon, suggesting he could be planning a larger tour following his Coachella appearances.

The takeaway

Justin Bieber's Coachella sets have become must-see events, not just for his music, but for the high-profile collaborations and special moments he creates. This year's performance continued that trend, generating significant buzz and attention around the festival.