After two years without Coachella, the festival’s 2022 edition promised an unforgettable weekend with headliners Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and a co-headlining set from the Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia. Turns out, Coachella had much more in store in the form of dozens of surprise guests throughout the two weekends.
Although Coachella’s headliners are typically unmatched, what has become a staple of the festival in recent years is the fact that any number of huge music stars could walk out at any minute. This could include an artist the performer has collaborated with before, like Justin Bieber appearing for “Peaches” with Daniel Caesar, or a seemingly random yet mind-blowing guest, like Hayley Williams coming out during Eilish’s set or Lizzo singing One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” with Styles. (To say nothing of the various off-site parties, which featured such names as Post Malone, Jack Harlow and Willow.) No matter who comes out on stage, one thing has become clear: music fans flock to Coachella for the headliners, but stay for the surprise guests.
Below, see the best of the big names who made a surprise appearance during both weekends of Coachella 2022.
Other surprise guests not pictured:
Khalid, Damon Albarn and Posdnuos at Billie Eilish
Glass Animals and J.I.D. at Denzel Curry
Mike Posner at Big Sean
Kendrick Lamar at Baby Keem
Becky G at Grupo Firme
Tori Kelly at Pink Sweat$
Chuck D at DJ Lord
Arlo Parks at Phoebe Bridgers
Raye at Disclosure
Lizzy McAlpine at Finneas
Logan Paul at Olivia O’Brien
Vince Staples at Flume
Damon Albarn at Flume
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Anitta and Saweetie
Image Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP Karol G and Becky G united during Karol G’s set on Sunday, April 24.
