Justin Bieber’s Coachella 2026 Set Sparks Mixed Reactions from Lizzo, Perry, Larsson
Justin Bieber’s Coachella 2026 Set Sparks Mixed Reactions from Lizzo, Perry, Larsson
Justin Bieber’s Coachella 2026 headlining night sparks mixed reactions—from praise to playful bewilderment—as Lizzo, Perry and Zara Larsson react online.
Justin Bieber closed weekend one of Coachella 2026 with a headlining set that had attendees buzzing for days. The return to a major festival stage was minimalist by design, featuring songs from his SWAG and SWAG II eras alongside career hits, a choice many described as bold after four years away from the spotlight.
Lizzo was among the first to publicly praise the performance, writing that Bieber gave “us his all, his whole life,” and that those who stay by him will feel the love even when the ride gets uncomfortable.
Labrinth joined the chorus of support with an enthusiastic “Be true! Fuck what anyone else thinks.”
Meanwhile, Zara Larsson teased the moment Bieber cued up viral clips, posting a TikTok captioned “It’s giving let’s smoke and watch YouTube” and joking about the “double rainbow” moment.
Katy Perry, who was on-site, shared her own deadpan commentary in an Instagram video, reflecting the playful tension of watching a veteran star reframe a packed set.
Fans and critics alike debated whether the approach showed Bieber’s artistry maturing or a risky break from traditional festival form. Still, the chatter placed the performance among the weekend’s most-discussed moments and underscored Bieber’s ability to command attention even in a divisive format.
Coachella’s weekend one thus added a memorable chapter to Bieber’s career and to the festival’s history, leaving audiences eagerly awaiting what the pop star might do next on stage.
