Justin Bieber performing at Coachella 2026
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Justin Bieber’s headlining performance at Coachella 2026 has become the talk of the industry, leaving fellow stars thoroughly entertained by his unconventional set design.
On Saturday night (April 11), the 32-year-old pop icon commanded the main stage in Indio, California. Rather than sticking strictly to a traditional concert format, Bieber treated the massive crowd to a nostalgic journey, anchoring his performance with a series of classic YouTube clips that defined a generation of internet culture.
Among the spectators was Katy Perry, who couldn’t help but chime in via social media. In an Instagram update, she joked, “Thank God he has Premium. I don’t wanna see no ads,” while enjoying the set alongside her partner, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The sentiment was echoed by Zara Larsson, who took to TikTok to share her reaction from her tour bus. Watching the livestream, she seemed captivated by the nostalgic spectacle. “It’s giving let’s smoke and watch YouTube,” Larsson quipped, adding that Bieber had earned a spot in her personal “dream blunt rotation.”
Bieber’s set was a deep dive into mid-2000s digital nostalgia, with the artist spending nearly half an hour exploring viral sensations like the “Double Rainbow” video and the “Deez Nuts” phenomenon. Between these clips, he delivered high-energy renditions of his early anthems, including “Baby,” “That Should Be Me,” and “Never Say Never.” He brought the performance full circle by featuring the very cover of “With You” that launched his meteoric rise to fame years ago.
Fans who missed the initial spectacle can catch Bieber’s return to the desert for Coachella’s second weekend on April 18.
