Over the past weekend, music enthusiasts gathered in the desert of California to attend the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where they enjoyed performances by renowned global artists and up-and-coming talents. This annual event in Indio marked its 25th year and spanned six days across two consecutive weekends.
The festival’s second weekend, featuring headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, and Justin Bieber, kicked off on Friday. As we await the performances, let’s take a glimpse at some highlights from the first weekend.
Sabrina Carpenter captivated the audience with her performance on the Coachella stage on the opening night last Friday. Ben Weinman from Suicidal Tendencies rocked the Mojave Tent at the Empire Polo Club on Sunday. FKA Twigs also mesmerized the crowd in the Mojave Tent on the same day. Iggy Pop took the stage in the Mojave Tent on Sunday as well.
The KATSEYE group, comprising Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeong, Lara Raj, and Sophia Laforteza, delivered an energetic performance on the Sahara Stage last Friday. David Byrne wowed the audience at the Outdoor Theatre stage on Saturday.
In attendance were celebrities, influencers, and fans, with pop star Katy Perry sharing photos on her Instagram featuring former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the festival. Additionally, an animated gif showcased festivalgoers Aliannah Fernandez, Abrielle Fernandez, Alexis Colter, and WNBA player Paige Bueckers enjoying the festivities during the first weekend.
Fans cheered as Sabrina Carpenter took the stage on opening night, and one individual sported a Justin Bieber shirt on Saturday at Coachella.