Justin Bieber just finished his first-ever Coachella headlining show on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Now questions are spreading online about whether he will still perform during Weekend 2. The short answer is yes. The singer is officially set to return to the Coachella Stage on April 18, 2026, for the festival’s second weekend.
The rumors about Bieber dropping out started after some viewers called his first set low energy. Others questioned if he would complete both weekends. But official festival schedules and multiple sources confirm the Baby singer is staying as the Saturday night headliner for Weekend 2.
Weekend 2 Performance Is Still on the Schedule
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival runs across two weekends at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Weekend 1 happened from April 10 to 12. Weekend 2 will take place from April 17 to 19.
Bieber is listed as the headliner for both Saturdays. His Weekend 2 set is scheduled for April 18 at 11:25 p.m. PDT, the same time as his first show. The festival has not announced any changes to the lineup for the second weekend.
The singer performed his first headlining set on April 11. He shared the stage with guest artists including The Kid LAROI, Wizkid, Tems, Dijon, and Mk.gee. The 90-minute show included tracks from his 2025 albums SWAG and SWAG II, plus older hits like Baby, Sorry, and Beauty and a Beat.
Why the Rumors Started
Social media posts started questioning if Bieber would finish both weekends after his first performance received mixed reactions. Some viewers described the show as low energy. One source told a fan that the set felt like karaoke.
A blind item also spread online claiming that singer SZA received six figures to keep her schedule open as a backup headliner in case Bieber dropped out. SZA shut down that rumor directly on Instagram on April 11.
Lmao who made this up? Ive seen this 4 times now. Im in New York no one paid me a dime. Wishing everyone the best.
The Luther singer made it clear she was never asked to replace Bieber.
Bieber Is Happy With His Performance
A source close to Bieber told People magazine that the singer feels good about how his first Coachella show went.
He felt great about the set. He was excited to reconnect with fans in a way that felt true to where he is now. Hes not focused on how its being labeled. He wanted to show up and do it his way. And thats exactly what he did. Hes happy with how it turned out.
Diplo, who also performed at the festival, praised Bieber’s set. The DJ told People that Bieber’s performance felt real and personal.
It was like being at a party with him. Nobody else could go to Coachella and just sit on his laptop and play off YouTube because thats legendary.
What to Expect for Weekend 2
Bieber is expected to perform a similar set for the second weekend. His Weekend 1 show included a mix of new songs and older tracks. He played videos on screen of funny moments from his past, including a clip of himself running into a glass door.
The singer worked closely on every part of his Coachella shows. A source told Us Weekly that Bieber was involved in negotiating his pay, planning the creative direction, and even designing the merchandise sold at the festival.
The Strokes, Addison Rae, Labrinth, David Byrne, and Jack White also performed on Saturday of Weekend 1. The same artists are expected to return for Weekend 2.
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How to Watch Weekend 2
Fans who cannot attend the festival in California can watch Bieber’s Weekend 2 performance live. Coachella streams all performances on its official YouTube channel and the Coachella app. Some shows are available in 4K quality. YouTube also offers a new 4×4 grid format that lets viewers watch four different stages at the same time.
Streaming for Weekend 2 will begin on April 17 at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET. Bieber’s set on April 18 will be available worldwide through the YouTube app on smart TVs and mobile devices.
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