Bieber Teases Coachella Set with Intimate LA Shows

Surprise performances at iconic venues hint at upcoming festival appearance.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:38am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering, high-contrast sequins in metallic gold and silver tones, conceptually representing the glamour and energy of a major music festival performance.Bieber's surprise LA shows have built anticipation for his Coachella set, which is sure to be a highlight of the festival.Los Angeles Today

Pop superstar Justin Bieber has been delighting fans with a series of intimate, invite-only concerts at legendary Los Angeles venues The Roxy and The Troubadour over the past two weeks. The shows have featured an exclusive preview of songs from Bieber's Grammy-nominated album 'SWAG' ahead of his highly anticipated Coachella 2026 performance.

Why it matters

Bieber's surprise shows have sparked speculation about his Coachella set list and have built anticipation for his festival appearance, which will be one of the most talked-about events of the weekend. The intimate concerts also showcase Bieber's continued popularity and ability to generate buzz, even a decade into his career.

The details

At the secret shows, Bieber exclusively performed tracks from his 2025 album 'SWAG,' which was nominated for several Grammys. Fans in attendance were thrilled to get an early preview of what Bieber might have planned for his Coachella set, though the full details remain under wraps.

  • Bieber performed the surprise shows over the past two weeks in Los Angeles.
  • His Coachella 2026 performance is scheduled for the festival's second weekend.

The players

Justin Bieber

A Grammy-nominated pop superstar known for hit songs like 'Sorry' and 'Intentions.'

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What they’re saying

“The energy at those shows was electric. Bieber really got the crowd hyped for Coachella.”

— Samantha Wilkins, Music blogger

The takeaway

Bieber's surprise LA concerts have built significant anticipation for his Coachella set, which is sure to be one of the most talked-about performances of the festival's second weekend. The intimate shows highlight the pop star's continued ability to generate buzz and excite his loyal fanbase.