“SURPRISE APPEARANCE ON STAGE”:All the Coachella 2024 Surprise Guest Performances, from Justin Bieber to Will Smith-HO

Here’s an ongoing list of artists who made surprise appearances on stage during Coachella weekend one and two, also including Billie Eilish and Norah Jones

Gwen Stefani of No Doubt and Olivia Rodrigo perform at Coachella 2024. PHOTO: JOHN SHEARER/GETTY

Would it really be Coachella without the surprise guests?

Coachella weekend 1 saw Lana Del Rey’s return to the stage after a decade, where she wowed the crowd with hits like “Summertime Sadness” and “Doin’ Time.” She surprised fans by arriving on stage via motorcycle and dueting with Billie Eilish on “Video Games” and “Ocean Eyes.” Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat headlined on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, while Gwen Stefani reunited with No Doubt for the first time since 2015.

Weekend 2 kicked off with more surprises, including Norah Jones joining Sabrina Carpenter on stage and Camila Cabello debuting her blonde locks while joining Lana Del Rey for a performance. The festival continues to showcase unexpected collaborations and memorable moments for fans.

Lana Del Rey and Billie Eilish

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Lana Del Rey kicked off Coachella weekend one with a memorable set that featured three guest appearances by fellow collaborators and hit-making friends during her headlining set on Friday night.

Jon Batiste was the first artist to join Del Rey on the Main Stage to sing an extended version of “Candy Necklace.” The multi-instrumentalist dazzled on the piano, while Del Rey sat atop it and sang.

Del Rey then welcomed Billie Eilish to the stage after Batiste. She surprised the crowed with an unpredicted performance of her 2016 hit “Ocean Eyes” before singing Del Rey’s “Video Games” right after.

Towards the end of Del Rey’s set, Jack Antonoff played piano on stage while she appeared as a hologram to perform “Hope Is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman Like Me — but I Have It.”

(Antonoff and his band Bleachers are on the Coachella lineup and perform Saturday night.)

Bizarrap and Shakira

Bizarrap and Shakira perform on the Sahara Stage at Coachella on April 12, 2024.VALERIE MACON/AFP VIA GETTY

Bizarrap electrified the Sahara tent with his energetic DJ set on Friday night, complete with his trademark hat and sunglasses. To the delight of the crowd, he brought out global superstar Shakira, who joined him on stage to perform “La Fuerte.” The surprise performance was followed by an even bigger announcement: Shakira revealed that she’s embarking on a world tour, starting in November. The news thrilled fans, setting the stage for an unforgettable night at Coachella.

Peso Pluma and Becky G

Peso Pluma and Becky G perform at the Coachella Stage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 12, 2024 in Indio, California.ARTURO HOLMES/GETTY

Peso Pluma was joined by Becky G on the Main Stage on Friday night, one year after the pop star brought the Mexican singer out for a surprise performance during her Coachella set in 2023. They performed their song “Chanel.”

Junior H also joined Peso Pluma on stage for “El Azul,” followed by Santa Fe Klan for “No Son Klle” and Arcángel for “Peso Completo.”

No Doubt and Olivia Rodrigo

Gwen Stefani and Olivia Rodrigo.JOHN SHEARER/GETTY

The announcement of Gwen Stefani and No Doubt’s reunion for Coachella was already a shock to music lovers, but their Saturday night set took it to another level when they surprised fans by bringing Olivia Rodrigo to the stage. The “Driver’s License” hitmaker, fresh off her “Guts Tour,” joined Stefani and the band for a spirited rendition of “Bathwater.” Rodrigo showed her admiration for the iconic rock-punk group by sporting an “I heart ND” tee, adding to the excitement of the unexpected collaboration.

Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky

Tyler, the Creator, ASAP Rocky, Childish Gambino.VALERIE MACON/AFP VIA GETTY; JERRITT CLARK/GETTY; BURAK CINGI/REDFERNS

In classic Tyler the Creator fashion, he kept fans intrigued from start to finish of his headlining set on Saturday night. Between making an entrance via zip-line dressed as a park ranger to casually eating a sandwich on stage, the “EARFQUAKE” rapper put on a show.

Dance moves featuring fancy footwork and hysterical-banter aside, Tyler surprised guests further with guest appearances. Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover), A$AP Rocky, Charlie Wilson and the highly-anticipated Kali Uchis each joined him on stage.

Gambino joined Tyler for “Running Out of Time.” Rocky came out for “Potato Salad” and “Who Dat Boy.” Charlie Wilson joined him for “EARFQUAKE” and Uchis for “See You Again.”

Also, Rihanna shocked fans as she made her way through the crowd with Rocky to watch the rest of Tyler’s set.

Vampire Weekend and Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend at Coachella.GILBERT FLORES/WWD VIA GETTY; AMY SUSSMAN/GETTY

The addition of Vampire Weekend to the Coachella lineup was already a surprise, announced last minute when set times were revealed. But what truly shocked fans was the unexpected guest appearance during their performance. Paris Hilton made a cameo, joining the band on stage for a game of corn hole while they rocked through their hits like “This Life,” “Diane Young,” and “A-Punk.” The unexpected collaboration added an extra element of excitement to their set, leaving the audience buzzing with delight.

Sublime and Jakob Nowell

Jakob Nowell of Sublime performs at the Coachella Main Stage 2024.ARTURO HOLMES/GETTY

Late Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob made his official debut as the band’s new singer at Coachella on Saturday. He was joined by original members Bud Gough and Eric Wilson, whom Bradley tapped to be his son’s co-godfathers.

“This is my family,” Jakob told PEOPLE on the eve of his anticipated set. “I consider the bandmates in Sublime my uncles.”

The family energy was felt when the group took the stage for their set that brought the California-cool, laid-back vibes to the festival as they jammed through hits — old and new — like “Badfish” and “What I Got” as the sun set behind them.

After performing “Doin Time” for the first time since 1996, Jakob and Sublime closed their Coachella set with ’90s classic “Santeria” while visuals of surf scenes and sunsets filled the screens behind them.

J Balvin and Will Smith

Will Smith and J Balvin perform at the Coachella Stage 2024.ARTURO HOLMES/GETTY IMAGES

J Balvin’s Sunday night performance at Coachella was nothing short of spectacular, with the Colombian superstar embracing an intergalactic theme that transported the audience to another world. The stage was ablaze with lasers and featured an enormous inflatable alien, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere. But the biggest surprise of the night came when Will Smith made a guest appearance, delighting the crowd by rapping the iconic theme song from Men in Black and even dressing the part for the occasion. It was a moment that left fans stunned and thrilled, adding an unforgettable touch to an already incredible performance.

Doja Cat and 21 Savage

Doja Cat and 21 Savage perform at Coachella 2024.ARTURO HOLMES/GETTY

Headliner Doja Cat had fans’ jaws drop from start to finish when she closed on Coachella Sunday night. Not only did she kick off her performance in a full hazmat suit before stripping down to a bikini and thong (and floor-length hair before her wig was snatched off), but she surprised the crowd by welcoming A$AP Rocky and 21 Savage to the stage.

TEMS and Justin Bieber

Tems and Justin Bieber.EMMA MCINTYRE/GETTY; KEVIN WINTER/GETTY

TEMS brought the excitement to Coachella’s Sunday night performance when she welcomed Justin Bieber to the stage for a special reunion with Wizkid. The trio delivered a memorable rendition of “Essence,” thrilling the crowd with their collaboration. TEMS couldn’t contain her excitement, showering praise on Bieber as she introduced him as “the legend.” Before taking the stage, TEMS had teased fans on X, hinting at the surprise that was in store for them. The electrifying performance was a highlight of the night, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.

Reneé Rapp and Kesha

Reneé Rapp and Kesha perform at Coachella 2024.EMMA MCINTYRE/GETTY

Reneé Rapp performed a cover of Kesha’s “TikTok” during her set, and further suprised the crowd with the “TikTok” singer herself! Kesha joined the Mean Girls actress on stage dressed in an “I am mother shirt.”

Mia Moretti and Katy Perry

Katy Perry and DJ Mia Moretti.CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY; PHILLIP FARAONE/GETTY

Mia Moretti’s debut DJ set at Coachella took an unexpected turn when she invited her longtime friend Katy Perry to join her at the DoLab stage. The atmosphere reached new heights as the “California Girl” hitmaker added her star power to the performance. Perry showed her support for Moretti in a unique way by showering the crowd with Moretti-branded dollar bills from a money gun, adding an extra layer of excitement to the already energetic set. The surprise appearance by Perry delighted fans and added to the memorable moments of the festival.

Bebe Rexha and David Guetta

Bebe Rexha and David Guetta.VALERIE MACON / AFP VIA GETTY; DAVE J HOGAN/GETTY

Bebe Rexha’s Coachella performance on Sunday night was hit-filled, performing songs like “I’m a Mess” and “Meant to Be.” As she closed her set, she paid an emotional tribute to David Guetta for supporting her throughout her career before welcoming the French DJ and producer himself to the stage to perform chart-topper “I’m Good.”

Lana Del Rey, Camila Cabello and more

Lana Del Rey and Camila Cabello.KATHERINE BOMBOY/NBC VIA GETTY; TRAE PATTON/NBC VIA GETTY

During her Friday night headlining set, Lana Del Rey had a couple of surprises up her sleeve for the Coachella crowd. First, she brought out Camila Cabello to perform Cabello’s recent single “I LUV IT,” stunning fans with Cabello’s new long blonde hairdo. The unexpected appearance added an extra spark to the performance.

Later in Del Rey’s set, she teamed up with collaborator Jon Batiste to perform “Candy Necklace,” delighting fans with their chemistry on stage. This marked Batiste’s second consecutive appearance during Del Rey’s set, following his surprise appearance during weekend 1 of the festival. Additionally, Jack Antonoff made a return to Del Rey’s stage to sing “hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have – but I have it,” adding to the magic of the evening.

Peso Pluma, Anitta and more

Peso Pluma and Anitta perform at Coachella 2024.FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY

Peso Pluma returned with a lineup of special guests for his Coachella weekend 2 set on April 19. Among the surprises who joined him on stage include Anitta, Eslabon Armado, Jasiel Nuñez and Ryan Castro.

Anitta, who made her Coachella debut as a performer in 2022, came out for an energetic performance of “Bellakeo.” Bringing the crowd to cheers, the Brazilian singer’s appearance comes a few days before the release of her sixth album Funk Generation on April 26.

Sabrina Carpenter and Norah Jones

Sabrina Carpenter and Nora Jones.FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY; NATHAN CONGLETON/NBC VIA GETTY

During weekend 2 of Coachella, Sabrina Carpenter brought a special surprise to her performance, switching things up from her solo set during weekend 1. The “Feather” singer surprised festivalgoers by inviting Norah Jones to join her on stage for a duet of “Don’t Know Why” as the sun set on April 19.

But the surprises didn’t stop there. Carpenter also stunned fans with a playful nod to her boyfriend Barry Keoghan’s memorable bathwater scene from Saltburn during the outro of her song “Nonsense.” The cheeky reference added an extra layer of excitement to Carpenter’s set and left fans buzzing with delight.

Faye Webster and Lil Yachty

Faye Webster and Lil Yachty.FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY

Faye Webster welcomed her childhood pal Lil Yachty on stage during her Friday set on April 19. While singing “Lego Ring” together, the duo displayed sweet BFF energy as the rapper wrapped his arm around her during their performance.

Tyler, the Creator and Earl Sweatshirt

Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt.FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY; BURAK CINGI/REDFERNS

Tyler, the Creator brought out Earl Sweatshirt during his headlining set on April 20. The rapper was the only surprise guest who joined the “EARFQUAKE” hitmaker.