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Justin Bieber Brings Out Surprise Guests at Coachella Set
The pop star welcomed Billie Eilish, SZA, Big Sean and more to the stage during his second Coachella performance.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:15am
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The vibrant energy and high-end luxury textures of Justin Bieber's Coachella performance reflect the pop star's continued cultural influence.Indio TodayJustin Bieber switched up his Coachella set on Saturday night, bringing out a number of special guests including Billie Eilish, SZA, Big Sean, Sexyy Red, and Dijon. Bieber also took the opportunity to reminisce about his early days posting cover songs on YouTube, which led to his discovery. The performance was a hit, with Bieber's Skylrk brand reportedly selling over $5 million worth of merch during the first Coachella weekend.
Why it matters
Bieber's Coachella appearances have become a major cultural moment, not just for his music but also for the business opportunities they present. His surprise guest appearances and nostalgic nods to his early career resonated with fans and helped drive significant merchandise sales, underscoring Bieber's continued popularity and influence.
The details
During his set, Bieber welcomed Billie Eilish to the stage so he could serenade her with "One Less Lonely Girl." SZA joined him for a remix of "Snooze," while Big Sean performed "As Long as You Love Me" and "No Pressure" with Bieber. Sexyy Red appeared for "Sweet Spot," and Dijon was on hand for "Devotion." Bieber also sang along to some of his early YouTube cover songs, including "One Time," "U Smile," "Up," and "Baby," as well as his cover of Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River."
- Justin Bieber's Coachella performance took place on April 18, 2026.
- Bieber first met Billie Eilish at Coachella back in 2019.
The players
Justin Bieber
A popular Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to fame through his early YouTube cover songs and has since become one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
Billie Eilish
A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who is a self-professed Justin Bieber superfan, and who previously collaborated with him on a remix of her hit song "bad guy."
SZA
A Grammy-nominated R&B singer who joined Bieber on stage to perform a remix of her song "Snooze."
Big Sean
A rapper who appeared with Bieber to perform their collaborations "As Long as You Love Me" and "No Pressure."
Sexyy Red
An up-and-coming rapper who joined Bieber on stage for a performance of "Sweet Spot."
Dijon
A singer-songwriter who performed "Devotion" with Bieber during the Coachella set.
What they’re saying
“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
There may be an indication that Justin Bieber is planning to take the Coachella show on the road, as his website has been updated to read "Click RSVP below to be notified when new tour dates are announced."
The takeaway
Justin Bieber's Coachella performances have become a major cultural moment, not just for his music but also for the business opportunities they present. His ability to bring out surprise guests and connect with his early career roots resonates with fans and helps drive significant merchandise sales, underscoring Bieber's continued popularity and influence in the music industry.
