Unmissable Acts at Coachella's Second Weekend

The greatest part about Coachella is its double weekend schedule, ensuring you won’t miss out if you didn’t catch the first one!

This Friday, the likes of Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, and Charli XCX head back to the Colorado Desert for a sensational repeat, accompanied by the desert’s fierce winds. Opening weekend performances have revealed who stole the show (Lady Gaga), who to skip (Travis Scott), and potential breakout stars (Benson Boone).

Here’s your essential guide to catching the best of this weekend’s performances, all available on Coachella’s extensive YouTube livestream.

1) Lady Gaga: A Battle of Angels and Demons Known for her spectacular stage designs, Lady Gaga outdid herself this time. Returning to Coachella after standing in for Beyoncé in 2017, she delivered an electrifying pop masterpiece. Set in a decaying gothic opera house, Gaga’s two-hour show personified her internal struggle, with performances like “Poker Face” featuring a deadly chess match between her inner forces, and “Perfect Celebrity” offering a chilling commentary on fame.

Catch this exceptional display on the Coachella Stage at 11:10pm Friday (local time), or 7:10am Saturday (UK time).

2) Missy Elliot: Making up for Lost Time Despite over three decades in the music industry, Missy Elliot only embarked on her first full tour last year. Her timeless tracks, “Get Ur Freak On,” “Lose Control,” and “Pass That Dutch” sound as groundbreaking as ever. Taking the stage inside a futuristic car exoskeleton, Missy dazzled with her flawless choreography and contagious humor, wrapping up in 55 minutes.

Don’t miss her at 9:00pm Friday (local time), or 5:00am Saturday (UK time).

3) Lola Young: Battling Health with Music “I’m either going to faint or throw up,” Lola Young quipped at the start of her challenging first-weekend set. Fighting off illness and heatstroke, the British singer inspired with a crowd chant to “Messy,” and introduced a fresh track, “Spiders.” With her health restored, expect a powerful return this time.

Watch her on the Mojave Stage at 4:50pm Friday (local time), or 12:50am Saturday (UK time).

4) Green Day: A Powerful Political Statement Though Travis Scott closed the night Saturday, Green Day were the stars, delivering an exhilarating show. They energized with “American Idiot,” with frontman Billie Joe Armstrong defiantly altering lyrics to express his independence from the “MAGA agenda.” Featuring classic hits like “Basket Case” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” their performance was pure dynamite.

Tune in at 9:05pm Saturday (local time), or 5:05am Sunday (UK time).

5) Post Malone’s Roots-Infused Celebration Closing Sunday night, Post Malone kept the energy high with a unique twist on his hits, blending them with the country vibes from his recent album “F-1 Trillion.” While the band sometimes overshadowed his vocals, fans savored the fresh sound, even as some missed the expected hip-hop beats.

Catch the performance at 10:25pm Sunday (local time), or 6:25am Monday (UK time).

6) Solo Stars: Back to Black(pink) After making history in 2019, Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie shone with solo performances. Lisa’s set Friday electrified with powerful, choreographed numbers, while Jennie’s club anthems lit up the Outdoor Theater on Sunday.

Lisa takes the Sahara Stage at 7:45pm Friday (local time), or 3:45am Saturday (UK time), with Jennie performing at 7:45pm Sunday (local time), or 3:45am Monday (UK time).

7) Brat Summer 2: Electric Boogaloo Drawing massive crowds, Charli XCX delivered an electrifying recap of her breakthrough album, “Brat,” with guest artists like Troye Sivan and Billie Eilish joining in for an epic showcase.

Don’t miss it at 7:15pm Saturday (local time), or 3:15am Sunday (UK time).

8) Benson Boone and d4vd: Rising Stars Benson Boone, known for his daring stage antics, and d4vd will be ones to watch closely as they each bring unique flair to their sets.

Catch Benson Boone on the Coachella Stage at 7:05pm Friday (local time), or 3:45am Saturday (UK time) and d4vd on the Gobi Stage at 5:55pm Friday (local time), or 1:55am Saturday (UK time).

9) Gustavo Dudamel’s Genre-Bending Mixtape Under Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic delivered a genre-blending performance seamlessly transitioning from classical masterpieces to contemporary pop.

Witness this unique show at 6:25pm Saturday (local time), or 2:25am Sunday (UK time).

10) T-Pain: Steampunk Party King Dressed in steampunk attire, T-Pain transformed his set into a post-apocalyptic party, delivering a high-energy performance.

See him at 5:25pm Saturday (local time), or 1:25am Sunday (UK time).

With Coachella’s thorough livestreams, enjoy replays and discover unforgettable performances all weekend long!