Missed Weekend One? Here’s Why Coachella Weekend Two Might Be Even Better

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Can’t make it to every festival? Coachella’s got your back with not one, but two weekends of music, mayhem, and mega-stars. If weekend one was the warm-up, weekend two promises the full-blown party—fueled by wind gusts, glitter, and a lineup that’s already learned what works.

Here’s your ultimate guide to who’s killing it, who’s surprising us, and when to tune in on YouTube for the action.

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Lady Gaga’s Inner Demons Take Center Stage

If there’s one show to glue your eyeballs to, it’s this. Gaga’s return to Coachella wasn’t just a concert—it was a full-on gothic opera. Her two-hour set turned the stage into a crumbling cathedral of chaos, where angels and demons battled for her soul. She belted to skeletons, danced with darkness, and finished with a nine-minute “Bad Romance” that could raise the dead. Not to be missed.

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Missy Elliott: The Hip-Hop Transformer

Missy Elliott made up for lost time with a high-octane, sci-fi-tinged performance that proved she’s just as futuristic now as she was in the early 2000s. Debuting in a car exo-suit (yes, really), she ripped through classics like “Lose Control” and “Get Ur Freak On” with laser focus and infectious fun. A must-stream on Friday night.

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Lola Young Beats the Heat—and the Flu

Lola Young’s first-weekend set was a survival story: heatstroke, flu, and still delivering a soulful singalong to her fan-fave “Messy.” With her health back, expect a stronger, even more emotionally raw second showing. New track “Spiders” might just be the moment she breaks big.

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Green Day Goes Punk Against the MAGA Agenda

Green Day lit up the main stage with a blast of punk anthems and a not-so-subtle lyric change in “American Idiot” that took a swing at MAGA politics. Beyond the message, the set was a masterclass in nostalgia and energy, with hits like “Basket Case” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” proving timeless.

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Post Malone’s Country Crossover Continues

Posty’s laid-back, country-tinged set was a surprising—but smooth—vibe shift. Backed by an eight-piece band, he stripped down rap hits and gave them a twangy makeover. No guests (yet), but don’t be shocked if weekend two features a surprise or three—Dolly? Taylor? Beyoncé? Place your bets.

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Blackpink’s Solo Queens Rule Again

Lisa and Jennie of Blackpink reminded everyone why K-pop still dominates. Lisa dazzled with fierce raps and soft ballads, while Jennie delivered disco-drenched anthems with her signature chill-meets-chaos energy. Rumors of more surprise appearances are swirling—and after Lisa’s chat with Rosé about battling the desert wind, we know they’re ready to conquer it.

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Charli XCX: Brat Queen of the Desert

Charli XCX turned Coachella into a neon-lit rave with a solo set that felt more like a wild underground party than a festival performance. Featuring surprise cameos from Billie Eilish, Lorde, and Troye Sivan, her stage was pure chaos—in the best way. She's back Saturday night. Don’t. Miss. It.

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Other Acts Worth Your Watchlist

Not all heroes headline. Megan Thee Stallion’s girl-power-packed set included Queen Latifah and Ciara. Kraftwerk proved they still own electronic music. And Sam Fender, Belinda Carlisle, and newcomers like Tyla and Fcukers brought everything from indie heat to viral bops.

And with Coachella’s livestreams looping and replayable, you don’t need to live on Pacific time to catch it all. So grab your snacks, fire up YouTube, and settle in for round two of the world’s most extra music marathon.

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