Coachella Music and Arts Festival is one of the world’s most influential and highly regarded events, and it is held annually in California and Indio. Coachella creates a buzz or brings out some artistic performers every year, as it did this year. The 2025 Coachella Music and Arts Festival occurred from weekend one, April 11th–April 13th, and weekend two, April 18th–April 20th.
Highlights for this year include crossing multiple genres of music, fashion, and culture, colliding with top, popular artists worldwide. Music ranges from pop to electronica, rock to hip-hop, bringing the audience a full range of musical experiences. In addition to music, Coachella Live features art installations, outdoor art exhibits, and interactive experiences. The most important thing is this year’s lineup. This star-packed year with thrills for all ages.
The last time Lady Gaga came to Coachella was in 2017. Eight years later, she came back, this time dressed in a futuristic metallic gown and bathed in swirling lights; classic songs like “Bad Romance” and “Poker Face” sparked a sing-along, while new songs showcased her evolving artistic talents. Meanwhile, she performed a surprise duet with an unnamed guest artist. Fans went wild, screaming and almost drowning out the music. With choreographed dances, avant-garde costumes, and a stage design that felt like a dream, Gaga again proved why she is the queen of pop.
On Sunday, Travis Scott performed his iconic songs, Utopia and FE!N, and got the crowd going; even though his microphone got cut out briefly, the audience roared the lyrics back at him, a testament to the admiration of his followers.
Many of this year’s newcomer artists also impressed the audience. For many, South African breakout star Tyla was the weekend’s revelation. Making her Coachella debut, she brought the Amapiano to the stage with her honeyed voice. The field erupted when the first notes of Water rippled through the crowd. By the end of her set, it was clear: Tyla wasn’t just a newcomer. She was the future.
Additionally, this year, some of the K-pop artists were invited to join this brilliant music festival. Jennie Kim is one of the most famous K-pop artists. As a member of one of the most famous K-pop groups, BLACKPINK, she took the ambitions and goals of her members and the entire K-pop industry to the world stage, and with her new song and all-female crew, she told the world about the power of music and the power of women.
Coachella 2025 delivered precisely what the audience expected–celebrities’ power, cultural moments, and global musical fusion. This iconic event will continue to set the tone for what’s next in music and pop culture. Coachella 2025 is more than just a music festival. It’s a cultural rest, a reminder that in a world of algorithms and short attention spans, the allure of sharing live music under the star-filled sky still reigns supreme.
