Sabrina Carpenter Debuts New Songs In Surprise-Filled Coachella Set
Sabrina Carpenter Debuts New Songs In Surprise-Filled Coachella Set...
Sabrina Carpenter delivered a high-energy Coachella performance Friday night, debuting unreleased tracks and surprising fans with a guest appearance from Chappell Roan. The 26-year-old pop star's weekend one set marked her first major festival appearance since her 2023 breakout hit "Nonsense" went viral.
Carpenter opened with her recent single "Feather" before transitioning into a medley of fan favorites. Midway through the hour-long performance, she introduced Roan for a duet of their unreleased collaboration "Crash Course." The crowd erupted when Carpenter then previewed two new solo tracks from her upcoming fifth studio album.
Social media lit up immediately after the set, with #SabrinaCoachella trending on Twitter/X. Fans particularly praised her vocal stamina during the desert heat and the production value of her stage design, which featured floating platforms and pyrotechnics. The performance comes amid Carpenter's meteoric rise following her supporting role in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour last year.
Coachella organizers confirmed Carpenter will repeat the same setlist for weekend two on April 18. Industry insiders speculate the festival appearance could signal a headlining tour announcement later this spring. Carpenter's team has remained tight-lipped about the new album's release date but confirmed recording wrapped last month.
The setlist notably omitted some early career hits in favor of newer material, a strategic move that Billboard editor Jason Lipshutz called "a clear statement about her artistic evolution." Carpenter closed the show with an extended version of "Nonsense" that included improvised lyrics about the Coachella crowd.
Weekend one attendees reported Carpenter's stage drew one of the largest non-headliner crowds in the festival's history. The performance solidifies her transition from Disney Channel star to legitimate pop force, coming just weeks after she made her Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest.
