If you're having an extreme case of FOMO (like me) because you're not attending Coachella 2024, imagine your favorite artists surprising everyone with a special guest appearance during the biggest sets of the weekend.
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In addition to all the celebrities who showed up at Coachella, here are some artists who have joined the headliners and more on stage so far.
Be sure to check back for additional special guests as Coachella continues!
1. Billie Eilish — Lana Del Rey
Billie Eilish joined Lana for a surprise performance of her 2016 hit song "Ocean Eyes," and then followed up with Lana's "Video Games."
Variety / Penske Media via Getty Images 2. Becky G — Peso Pluma
Becky G joined Peso Pluma, one year after he joined her on stage at Coachella 2023 to perform their song "Chanel."
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images for Coachella 3. Billie Eilish and Finneas — Do LaB
The musical siblings and company had a surprise listening party/DJ set featuring snippets from Billie's forthcoming album Hit Me Hard and Soft and some of her favorite songs from other artists like "California Love" and "Get Low."
Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images 4. Jack Antonoff — Lana Del Rey
Jack Antonoff, who was set to perform with his band Bleachers the following night, joined holographic Lana on stage and played the piano for "Hope Is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman Like Me to Have — But I Have It."
Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Recording Academy 5. Childish Gambino — Tyler, the Creator
Childish (aka Donald Glover) was one Tyler's first special guests joining him for a duet of "Running Out of Time" from his 2019 album Igor.
Coachella 6. Nelly Furtado — Dom Dolla
Nelly Furtado onstage
Dom Dolla onstage
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It's not necessarily a surprise cameo because the pair collaborated on stage already, but Nelly joined Dom Dolla for electrified versions of her hits including their song "Eat Your Man."
7. Torres Martinez Cahuilla Bird Singers — Blur
Blur was joined by the Torres Martinez Cahuilla Bird Singers, a group of tribal singers indigenous to the Mojave Desert to sing "Death of a Party," "Tender," and their original song "Bird Song."
Arturo Holmes / Getty Images for Coachella 8. Paris Hilton — Vampire Weekend
Paris Hilton made a surprise appearance playing a round of cornhole, and once she left, Abraham Lincoln replaced her.
Gilbert Flores / WWD via Getty Images 9. A$AP Rocky — Tyler, the Creator
A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator onstage
A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator onstage
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A$AP joined Tyler for two tracks he was originally featured in, "Potato Salad" from AWGE DVD (Vol. 3) and "Who Dat Boy" from his album Flower Boy.
10. Yo Gabba Gabba! — The Aquabats
MC Bat Commander, Crash McLarson, and The Aquabats performed with the lovable characters from Yo Gabba Gabba! , including Muno, Foofa, Plex, and Brobee.
VALERIE MACON / Getty Images 11. Charlie Wilson — Tyler, the Creator
Tyler brought out the legendary Charlie Wilson (former lead vocalist of the Gap Band) for a mellow version of "Earfquake," one of the most popular tracks from his album Igor.
@coachella/youtube.com 12. Juvenile — Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste was joined by Juvenile for a cover of his hit song "Back That Azz Up" from his classic 1998 album 400 Degreez.
Amy Sussman / Getty Images for Coachella 13. Nile Rodgers — Le Sserafim
The legendary guitarist (and cofounder of Chic) Nile Rodgers joined the K-pop group featuring Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha, Sakura, Hong Eun-chae, and Kim Chae-won for the title track from their first studio album Unforgiven.
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images for Coachella 14. Kali Uchis — Tyler, the Creator
Tyler briefly brought out Kali Uchis during a performance of "See You Again," a single she's featured on from his album Flower Boy.
@coachella/youtube.com 15. Jon Batiste — Lana Del Rey
Jon Batiste was the first artist to join Lana, playing the piano for an extended version of "Candy Necklace."
Amy Sussman / Getty Images for Coachella 16. Olivia Rodrigo — No Doubt
Halfway through No Doubt's set, Olivia Rodrigo joined lead singer Gwen Stefani for a rendition of "Bathwater" from their 2000 album Return of Saturn.
John Shearer / Getty Images for No Doubt 17. Willow — Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste debuted a new song with Willow during his set.
Amy Sussman / Getty Images for Coachella 18. Shakira — Bizarrap
Shakira joined Bizarrap halfway through for an electric surprise performance of "La Fuerte," following it up with the clap back hit song "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" also known as "Pa' Tipos Como Tú" ("for guys like you").
Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for Coachella 19. Junior H, Santa Fe Klan, and Arcángel — Peso Pluma
Junior H and Peso Pluma onstage
Santa Fe Klan onstage
Arkángel and Peso Pluma onstage
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Peso Pluma brought out everybody, including Junior H for "El Azul," Santa Fe Klan for "No Son Klle," and Arcángel for "Peso Completo."
Stay tuned as more cameos and surprise guests may appear for Day 3 and Weekend 2 of Coachella.
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