Justin Bieber Wows Coachella Crowd with Hits-Filled Headlining Set

The pop star performed a career-spanning medley of songs, from early hits to recent releases, during his first-ever Coachella festival appearance.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:04am

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Justin Bieber took the Coachella stage on Saturday night, delivering a hit-filled headlining performance that spanned his entire musical catalog. The pop superstar sang through a mix of his latest singles, early fan favorites, and even some throwback covers, all while bringing out a number of surprise guests to join him.

Why it matters

Bieber's Coachella debut was a highly anticipated moment, as the festival continues to be one of the most prominent and influential music events in the world. His ability to command the massive crowd and showcase the breadth of his discography solidifies his status as a true global superstar.

The details

Bieber's set opened with tracks from his recent sister albums 'Swag' and 'Swag II,' including 'All I Can Take,' 'Speed Demon,' and 'Butterflies.' He then shifted gears, pulling up YouTube videos on a laptop to sing along to fan favorites from his earlier career, such as 'Baby,' 'Favorite Girl,' and 'That Should Be Me.' The singer even incorporated some pre-fame footage, performing songs he covered as a tween, like Ne-Yo's 'So Sick' and Chris Brown's 'With You.' Throughout the set, Bieber welcomed surprise guests including Dijon, Tems, Mk.gee, Wizkid, and the Kid Laroi to join him on stage.

  • Justin Bieber's Coachella performance took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 during the first weekend of the festival.
  • The pop star's set lasted for over 90 minutes, extending well into the late-night hours.

The players

Justin Bieber

A Canadian pop superstar known for hit songs like 'Baby,' 'Sorry,' and 'Intentions.' Bieber made his Coachella festival debut as a headliner in 2026.

Hailey Bieber

Justin Bieber's wife, who was spotted dancing in the audience during his Coachella performance.

Dijon

An R&B singer-songwriter who joined Bieber on stage to perform their collaborative track 'Devotion.'

Tems

A Nigerian Afrobeats artist who appeared with Bieber to sing their duet 'I Think You're Special.'

Mk.gee

An indie pop musician who joined Bieber for a performance of his song 'Daisies.'

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What they’re saying

“It was such an iconic moment to see Justin Bieber headline Coachella. He really gave the fans everything they wanted and more.”

— Hailey Bieber

“Bieber's set was a true career-spanning showcase. From his early hits to his latest singles, he proved why he's one of the biggest pop stars in the world right now.”

— Joel Calfee, Music Critic

What’s next

Coachella will livestream Bieber's full headlining set on their official YouTube channel in the coming days, allowing fans who missed the performance to catch all the highlights.

The takeaway

Justin Bieber's Coachella debut solidified his status as a true global superstar, as he effortlessly commanded the massive festival crowd with a hit-filled set that spanned his entire musical catalog. His ability to blend his early fan favorites with his latest singles, while also incorporating surprise guests, showcased Bieber's versatility and staying power as one of the premier pop acts of his generation.