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Coachella returned for its second weekend from April 18 to April 20 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival’s lineup featured scheduled sets by Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Junior H, Zedd, and Jennie, among others. Each artist included surprise guests that appeared without prior announcement, creating unplanned moments onstage.
These guest spots ranged from pop and hip‑hop to regional Mexican music and EDM collaborations. The guest appearances demonstrated the festival’s mix of global and emerging acts in one shared setting.
This article reviews the top five guest performances at Coachella that defined Weekend 2’s spontaneous collaborations and memorable onstage exchanges.
Addison Rae joined Charli XCX in a surprise remix performance at Coachella
Addison Rae appeared on the main stage at Coachella Weekend 2 during Charli XCX’s set to perform a remix of Von Dutch. Rae surprised the audience by stepping out in an 80s‑inspired pink polka dot catsuit, a look compared to Madonna’s early era.
The two artists traded verses in a live take on the remix, merging Rae’s social‑media presence with Charli’s electropop style. After the Coachella performance, Rae shared an Instagram caption reading,
“I just want this moment to last forever please don’t let it be over!!!!!!!!”.
The surprise brought a burst of energy to the main stage and highlighted Charli’s collaborative approach. Fans on social media noted the seamless blend of their styles, marking it as a standout moment of the weekend.
Megan Thee Stallion invited several guest artists amid technical glitches
Megan Thee Stallion’s Sunday set at Coachella featured guest appearances by Queen Latifah, Victoria Monét, and Ciara. During Mamushi, her microphone cut out mid‑song, prompting her to shout,
“Somebody better come out here and fix my motherf---ing microphone!”.
Despite the audio failure, she continued dancing through the choreography, then quipped,
“Don’t do the hotties like that,”
before exiting the stage. Queen Latifah joined for renditions of Plan B and U.N.I.T.Y., while Victoria Monét performed Spin and On My Mama alongside Megan. Ciara surprised the crowd by singing Goodies in full, then hugged Megan and said,
"I love you Meg and I’m so proud of you!”.
The set highlighted both Megan’s stage resilience and her ties to artists across hip‑hop generations.
Junior H and Peso Pluma performed “Luna” together
Junior H’s main stage performance in Coachella turned into a showcase for corridos tumbados when he invited Peso Pluma to join him for Luna.
"It feels really good for us to be here right now, representing Mexico and representing all this music we’re doing,”
Junior H said, switching between Spanish and English. Before bringing out Peso Pluma, he noted,
“You know, it’s not an opportunity for him, because he was the first one who opened all this way for us,”
Reflecting on their shared history.
Peso Pluma described the moment as “a huge win for the culture,” emphasising the global reach of regional Mexican sounds. The duo’s set combined traditional corrido instrumentation with trap‑infused beats, and the crowd responded with enthusiastic applause.
Zedd turned his Coachella set into a multi‑artist showcase
At the Outdoor Theatre, Zedd’s headlining set included surprise appearances from John Mayer, Maren Morris, Elley Duhé, Julia Michaels, and Bea Miller. Mayer performed Automatic Yes with a guitar solo before launching into his hit New Light with Zedd on drums.
Morris sang The Middle and Duhé performed Happy Now, while Michaels delivered Straight Into the Fire and Miller closed with Tangerine Rays. Zedd thanked the Coachella audience by saying,
“You hear the rumors about weekend one crowds, but you guys have been amazing”.
He also reprised a classical version of Clarity with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic earlier in the set. The collaborative format blended electronic and live elements, earning a warm response from festivalgoers.
Jennie and Kali Uchis debuted “Damn Right” live together
Jennie made her solo debut by inviting Kali Uchis to perform their song Damn Right together at the Outdoor Theatre. Before the duet, Jennie told the crowd,
“To be performing here at the Outdoor Theatre, it feels like a dream”.
During their performance, Uchis remarked,
“It’s a big deal—absolutely, as it should be,”
referencing BLACKPINK’s Coachella history.
Jennie then embraced Uchis and said, “I love you so much, Kali,” underscoring their camaraderie. The pairing brought together K‑pop and Latin‑infused R&B, reflecting Coachella’s global scope. Attendees cheered as the two artists combined their distinct styles onstage, creating a moment that resonated across social media.
The five guest performances at Coachella Weekend 2 showcased a range of musical styles together on one stage. Addison Rae’s appearance with Charli XCX blended pop and influencer culture in a surprise remix.
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Megan Thee Stallion’s guest lineup showed hip‑hop’s intergenerational connections despite technical issues. Junior H and Peso Pluma’s set underlined regional Mexican music’s growing festival presence. Zedd’s collaborative approach brought live instrumentation and vocals into an EDM context.
Jennie and Kali Uchis demonstrated how K‑pop and Latin R&B can unite diverse audiences. These onstage moments emphasised Coachella’s role as a hub for unplanned collaborations and cultural exchange.
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