Every Coachella there seems to be a talking point that gets social media a-jumping. In 2023 it was Frank Ocean’s late, truncated and altogether disappointing performance. The following year it was Damon Albarn’s strop about fans not singing along. In 2026 it seems it’s the contrast between Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter’s respective headlining sets.
So... in summary: Carpenter pulled out all the stops on Friday night – we’re talking Hollywood/Sabrinawood-themed staging, with dancers, costume changes, fireworks, celebrity cameos from Susan Sarandon, Sam Elliott and Will Ferrell. The whole shebang.
