The music, the lights, the energy — Coachella 2025 had it all. But what really got fans screaming? Surprise celebrity guests popping up on stage out of nowhere! From Billie Eilish to Bernie Sanders (yes, really!), this year’s festival was full of unexpected moments that no one saw coming.
Let’s take a look at all the surprise stars who made Coachella even more unforgettable.
⭐ Billie Eilish Joins Charli xcx on Stage
The crowd went wild when Charli xcx brought out Billie Eilish. The two sang and danced together under the desert sky on Day 2 of the festival’s first weekend. It was one of those magical Coachella moments fans will be talking about for years.
🌈 Troye Sivan Also Teams Up with Charli xcx
But that wasn’t all! Troye Sivan also surprised everyone by joining Charli xcx on the same day. Together, they lit up the stage with their vocals and playful chemistry.
🎻 Maren Morris + The L.A. Philharmonic = Goosebumps
Maren Morris made jaws drop when she performed with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Their performance at the Outdoor Theatre on April 12 was a beautiful mix of country and classical.
🔥 Flavor Flav and Weird Al Yankovic with Yo Gabba Gabba?!
Yes, you read that right. Flavor Flav and “Weird Al” Yankovic both showed up for the colorful Yo Gabba Gabba set, proving that Coachella is full of fun and surprises — even for the kids at heart.
🎸 Brian May Rocks Out with Benson Boone
Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May joined rising star Benson Boone onstage. Fans were stunned to see rock royalty sharing the mic with the TikTok favorite.
👑 Lorde Lights Up the Stage with Charli xcx
Lorde made her appearance during Charli xcx’s epic set too. With three surprise guests, Charli definitely knows how to keep us guessing.
🎤 Billie Joe Armstrong Joins The Go-Gos
Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong showed up alongside The Go-Gos, and together, they rocked the Outdoor Theatre on April 11.
🎧 Zedd + Philharmonic = Epic Vibes
Zedd didn’t come alone either. He performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, making dance music feel classy and cool at the same time.
🎤 Machine Gun Kelly, DJ Paul & Travis Barker with Three 6 Mafia
Talk about a power-packed combo. MGK, DJ Paul, and Travis Barker all showed up during Three 6 Mafia’s set. The Sahara Stage was pure fire that night.
🎤 LL Cool J Meets Classical
LL Cool J also teamed up with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil. Hip-hop met high art — and it worked perfectly.
🌿 Bernie Sanders & Clairo
In one of the most surprising moments of all, Senator Bernie Sanders took the stage with indie singer Clairo. He gave a short speech that made the crowd cheer and smile.
👑 Queen Latifah, Victoria Monét, & Ciara with Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t come alone — she brought out Queen Latifah, Victoria Monét, and Ciara to blow the crowd away with girl power energy.
🎤 Peso Pluma Joins Junior H
Fans of regional Mexican music were thrilled to see Peso Pluma join Junior H on the big stage. The two had the crowd dancing and singing along.
🎶 Noah Cyrus & Shaboozey
Noah Cyrus appeared during Shaboozey’s set and added a soft, haunting vibe that had fans swaying under the lights.
🎤 Tyga & Ty Dolla $ign Turn Up the Sahara Tent
These two West Coast stars got the crowd jumping with a high-energy performance that kept the party going.
🎶 Julia Michaels, Maren Morris & John Mayer with Zedd
Zedd had more surprises! He brought out not just Julia Michaels, but also Maren Morris (again!) and guitar legend John Mayer. Each star added their own style to Zedd’s set, making it one of the most talked-about shows of the weekend.
🌟 Kali Uchis & BLACKPINK’s Jennie
Last but not least, fans were thrilled to see Kali Uchis appear with BLACKPINK’s Jennie, proving once again that Coachella is the place where the world’s biggest artists come to play — together.
In Conclusion
Coachella 2025 didn’t just deliver a music festival — it gave us moments that fans will remember forever. Whether it was Billie Eilish popping up out of nowhere or Bernie Sanders giving a surprise speech, every day felt like a new chapter in music history.
Can’t wait to see what surprises Weekend 2 has in store!
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