Coachella 2025 Lineup Breakdown and Surprise Guests

Spring is in the air, and for music lovers, that means one thing—Coachella 2025 is almost here! The legendary music and arts festival is set to take over the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, across two weekends: April 11–13 and April 18–20. This year’s lineup is stacked with blockbuster headliners, surprise guests, and fresh rising stars—making it one of the most exciting Coachella events in recent years.

If you're lucky enough to have a ticket (or just watching from home), here’s your ultimate breakdown of Coachella 2025’s must-see acts!

🎤 The Headliners: Big Names Bringing the Heat

Coachella is known for its massive headliners, and this year is no different.

• Beyoncé – After the massive success of her Cowboy Carter album, Queen Bey is back at Coachella for what’s expected to be an electrifying performance. Her 2018 "Beychella" set is still legendary—will she top it?
• Bad Bunny – The global reggaeton superstar will bring Latin energy to the main stage, fresh off his Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana tour. Expect high-energy beats, surprise guests, and plenty of perreo.
• Blink-182 – Pop-punk is alive and well! With their latest album and Tom DeLonge officially back, Blink-182 will bring nostalgic anthems and new hits to the desert.

🔥 Must-See Artists from Every Genre

Coachella isn’t just about the headliners—these acts will be stealing the show in their own way:

• Rihanna – After her Super Bowl halftime performance, fans have been waiting for RiRi’s next move. Will she finally debut new music?
• Fred again.. – The electronic music sensation is back with another mesmerizing live set that will have the Sahara Tent pulsating.
• Olivia Rodrigo – The pop-punk princess will bring her GUTS tour energy to Coachella for the first time. Expect massive singalongs.
• SZA – Following her SOS tour, SZA is set to deliver an R&B set filled with dreamy vocals and emotional depth.
• Peso Pluma – Corridos tumbados are having a moment, and Peso Pluma is leading the wave with his mix of Mexican regional music and urban beats.

🎧 The Best EDM Acts: Who Will Own the Night?

If you love electronic music, the Sahara Tent and Yuma Stage will be the place to be:

• Calvin Harris – His Coachella performances are always legendary, and with new music on the way, expect a high-energy, feel-good set.
• Skrillex, Four Tet & Fred again.. – After their viral last-minute Coachella closing set in 2023, they’re officially back for a proper takeover.
• Peggy Gou – The queen of underground electronic music will bring house and techno vibes to the desert.

🤫 Rumored Surprise Guests

Coachella is famous for last-minute surprises. Some rumored appearances include:

• Drake & 21 Savage – They’re on tour together—could they bring their Her Loss set to the desert?
• Travis Scott – He never stays away from the spotlight for long.
• Taylor Swift – With The Eras Tour still going strong, will she make a surprise guest appearance?

🏕️ Final Thoughts: A Festival You Can’t Miss

Coachella 2025 is shaping up to be an iconic festival with unforgettable moments. Whether you're vibing to Bad Bunny, moshing with Blink-182, or getting lost in a Fred again.. set, there's something for every music lover.

If you're attending, stay hydrated, pack sunscreen, and be ready to dance! For those watching from home, the Coachella livestream will let you catch the biggest sets in real time.

🎶 Which act are you most excited to see? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🎶