Every surprise guest at Coachella 2026: Becky G, M.I.A., and more

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Who wasn't in Indio this weekend?

Coachella is always one of the key moments in the musical year, but in 2026, with Bieberchella and Karol G's history making headlining slot, the longstanding Indio festival felt especially major.

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Alongside the stacked official lineup, the festival featured a formidable list of surprise guest performances. From throwback moments — like M.I.A. joining Major Lazer for "Paper Planes" — to timely headline-makers — like HUNTR/X singing "Golden" with KATSEYE — it was a "link and build" marathon. Some FADER favorites even made surprised appearances, like pianist Precious Renee Tucker who joined PinkPantheress on stage.

See below for some highlight surprise guests from a stacked Coachella 2026 weekend one.

PinkPantheress brought out pianist Precious Renee Tucker, Thundercat, The Dare, HorsegiirL, and Tyriq Whithers (who played "Romeo")

Justin Bieber featured Tems, Dijon, The Kid LAROI, WizKid, and Hailey Bieber at his headlining set

KATSEYE performed the Oscar-winning "Golden" with HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI)

Sabrina Carpenter included Hollywood royalty Will Ferrell and Susan Sarandon in her headline performance

Underscores came out for "Harvest Sky" with oklou

Camila Cabello and Young Thug threw it back with "Havana"

M.I.A performed "Paper Planes" with Major Lazer

Karol G celebrated her historic headlining slot with Becky G, Mariah Angeliq, and Wisin

Swae Lee sang with Jhené Aiko, Nav, Rich the Kid, and his baby

Jennifer Lopez performed in a sparkly look with David Guetta

Porter Robinson joined Gen F alum Ninajirachi at her Coachella debut

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