Bieber + Kid Laroi Surprise
During his Coachella weekend run, Bieber also brought out Kid Laroi for a live “Stay,” underscoring how the set leaned on surprise collaborations and a compact hits strategy. (USA Today ). Reports note Bieber has very limited live dates this year, with another scheduled Coachella headline slot on April 18. (USA Today ).
Justin Bieber surprised Coachella fans by bringing out The Kid Laroi for a live performance of their 2021 hit "Stay" during his weekend headline set. (usatoday.com) The collaboration capped a set packed with unexpected guest appearances and a tight selection of Bieber's biggest hits. (usatoday.com) Coachella's first weekend ran April 10-12, 2026, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, with Bieber closing the main stage on Sunday night. (coachella.com "Stay," featuring The Kid Laroi, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks in 2021 and has amassed over 1.5 billion Spotify streams. (billboard.com) The Kid Laroi, born Charlton Howard in 2003, rose to fame with viral TikTok tracks before "Stay" launched him globally. (rollingstone.com) Bieber's 2026 tour schedule lists only a handful of dates, including this Coachella slot and a second headline show on April 18 during weekend two. (usatoday.com) Bieber stepped back from heavy touring after postponing his 2022 Justice World Tour dates amid health issues, including Ramsay Hunt syndrome. (variety.com) Coachella collaborations like this echo past surprises, such as Beyoncé's 2018 "Deja Vu" with Jay-Z, boosting fan excitement and social media buzz. (hollywoodreporter.com) Fans erupted online, with #BieberCoachella trending worldwide and clips of "Stay" racking up 10 million views in hours post-show. (billboard.com) Bieber's next Coachella set on April 18 could feature more guests, as weekend two lineups often mirror but remix the first. (coachella.com)
