Justin Bieber Plays Surprise Coachella Warm-Up Show

The pop star previewed his upcoming festival headlining set at an intimate LA club gig.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:47pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of shattered glass reflecting bright stage lights, conveying the energy and anticipation of a major music festival performance.Pop superstar Justin Bieber is set to bring his bold new sound to the Coachella stage, after previewing the material at an intimate warm-up show.Los Angeles Today

Justin Bieber performed a surprise warm-up show at The Roxy in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29, ahead of his upcoming headline slot at the Coachella music festival next month. The private club gig featured Bieber playing songs from his recent album 'Swag' for an intimate audience.

Why it matters

Bieber's Coachella performance will be one of the most highly anticipated sets at the legendary festival, as the pop superstar continues to evolve his sound and stage show. This surprise warm-up show gave fans a rare chance to see Bieber in a more intimate setting before his big festival debut.

The details

The private club gig at The Roxy saw Bieber perform a selection of tracks from his latest album 'Swag', which has received critical praise for its experimental production and sonic direction. The singer used the warm-up show to preview and fine-tune his set ahead of the Coachella festival, where he is scheduled to headline one of the main stages.

  • The surprise warm-up show took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Bieber is set to headline Coachella in April 2026.

The players

Justin Bieber

A popular Canadian singer-songwriter who has headlined major music festivals and won numerous awards over the course of his career.

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What’s next

Bieber's Coachella performance on April 12, 2026 will be one of the most highly anticipated sets of the festival.

The takeaway

By previewing his Coachella set at an intimate warm-up show, Bieber is giving fans a rare glimpse into how he is preparing to deliver a festival-sized performance of his new, more experimental material.