Justin Bieber Gives 'Sneak Preview' of Coachella Set at Intimate LA Show

The pop star skipped the Juno Awards to perform songs from his latest albums at a fans-only concert at The Roxy Theatre.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:14am

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Justin Bieber surprised fans with an intimate, unannounced concert at Los Angeles' The Roxy Theatre on Tuesday, just weeks before he is set to headline the Coachella music festival. Bieber performed songs from his recent albums SWAG and SWAG II, including hits like 'Daisies,' 'Walking Away,' and 'Speed Demon,' telling the crowd it was a 'sneak preview' of his upcoming Coachella set.

Why it matters

Bieber's surprise show at The Roxy marks his first full concert in nearly four years, after having to cancel his Justice tour in 2022 due to health issues. The exclusive performance gives fans a taste of what to expect from his highly anticipated Coachella headlining sets, which will be Bieber's first major festival appearance since his recovery.

The details

Footage posted to Bieber's Instagram shows the pop star shirtless and smoking what appears to be a blunt while performing his hit 'Better Man.' A separate montage video captures Bieber singing a number of songs from his SWAG and SWAG II albums, including 'Daisies,' 'Walking Away,' 'Go Baby,' 'Yukon,' 'Everything Hallelujah,' and 'Speed Demon.' Bieber told the intimate crowd that the show was a 'sneak preview' of his upcoming Coachella set.

  • Bieber's surprise concert at The Roxy Theatre took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • Bieber is scheduled to headline the Coachella music festival on April 11 and April 18, 2026.

The players

Justin Bieber

A Canadian pop star known for hit songs like 'Daisies,' 'Walking Away,' and 'Speed Demon.' Bieber is set to headline the Coachella music festival in April 2026.

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What they’re saying

“This is a little sneak preview into Coachella, which is gonna be so much fun.”

— Justin Bieber, Pop Star

What’s next

Bieber's Coachella performances on April 11 and April 18, 2026 will be highly anticipated events, marking the pop star's return to major festival stages after a multi-year hiatus.

The takeaway

Justin Bieber's surprise concert at The Roxy Theatre has generated significant buzz and excitement for his upcoming Coachella headlining sets, which will be the singer's first major festival appearances since his 2022 tour cancellation due to health issues. The intimate LA show provided fans a unique preview of the high-energy setlist and production they can expect from Bieber's Coachella performances.