Katy Perry and Zara Larsson Share Their Thoughts on Justin Bieber’s Coachella Performance: “Thank Goodness He Has Premium”
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Performance Sparks Excitement Among Peers
Justin Bieber’s headlining performance at Coachella 2026 is creating excitement within the music community. The 32-year-old pop icon took to the festival’s main stage in Indio, California, on Saturday night, April 11, delivering a set brimming with nostalgia and showcasing early content from his YouTube career.
Bieber’s performance featured a mix of beloved hits, providing festival-goers with a trip down memory lane. He entertained the crowd for approximately 25 minutes by revisiting viral videos like “Deez Nuts” and “Double Rainbow,” while also performing snippets of classics such as “Baby,” “That Should Be Me,” and “Never Say Never,” with their music videos displayed behind him. He even included a special nod to his roots by playing his cover of “With You,” which significantly contributed to his rise to fame.
Fellow artist Katy Perry expressed her appreciation for Bieber’s set in a humorous Instagram video, stating, “Thank God he has Premium. I don’t wanna see no ads.” Perry attended Coachella’s first weekend alongside her boyfriend, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wearing a shirt that read, “Pls don’t give me a rip off your vape no matter what I say.”
Another artist reacting to Bieber’s nostalgic segment was Zara Larsson, who shared a TikTok video filmed on her tour bus, in which she watched a livestream of Bieber’s performance. “It’s giving lets smoke and watch YouTube,” Larsson remarked, as her friends joined in on the fun of watching one of Bieber’s iconic clips.
In her video, the Swedish pop star humorously captioned the post, “He’s in my dream blunt rotation.” As the festival continues, Bieber is set to return for Coachella’s second weekend on April 18.
