Justin Bieber's Coachella set consisted mainly of him singing tracks he searched on a laptop, with minimal production and no choreography. The performance started at either 11:25 p.m. or 11:35 p.m., according to multiple reports, and featured a giant screen showing old clips and videos as a homage to YouTube. The exact setlist for the performance remains unknown, as does the reason Bieber chose such a stripped-back style for his high-profile return. According to The Guardian - Main UK, Julian Casablancas, lead singer of The Strokes, described the preceding act as a warm-up, saying they were happy to prepare the audience for Bieber.
Fans criticized Justin Bieber's Coachella performance as boring, messy, and the worst in the festival's history. However, some fans defended Justin Bieber's Coachella performance, calling it beautiful, relaxed, and a tribute to himself.
Justin Bieber did the impossible - he managed to dethrone Katseye with the worst Coachella performance of all time.
Justin Bieber was reportedly paid $10 million for his Coachella headline slot, according to major media, and Saturday broke Coachella's single-day ticket record. The financial details and festival context highlight the high stakes of his return, though the official response from Coachella organizers or Bieber's team to the criticism has not been disclosed.
Justin Bieber was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a health condition that contributed to his tour cancellation in 2022. According to Daily Mirror - 3am Showbiz, Justin Bieber described frequent police interactions, saying he gets pulled over often despite not doing anything wrong. His current health status, particularly regarding Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and how it affected his performance are unknown, adding context to his minimalist approach on stage.
Why is Justin Bieber asking the stream to pick a song for him is there no setlist, this is so messy and sloppy where are the backup dancers?? Where's the production wtf is this mess who let him headline.
Justin Bieber performed songs from his 2025 album Swag at Coachella, according to major media, though the full setlist has not been confirmed. This new music was part of a performance that left many questions unanswered, including why he opted for a laptop-based style and what the overall artistic intent was behind the show.
30 minutes into Justin's Coachella set and I can't name one song he's performed.
Look Justin Bieber can sing, but baby this is Coachella put on a performance.
@coachella @justinbieber stop playing ur flop swag albums and start playing ur old s**t this is literally what the fans DON'T wanna see... gonna blame Hailey because there's no one else to blame.
Justin Bieber got paid 10 mil for this boring ass performance. Everyone is bored.
45 minutes in and all Justin Bieber has done is taken off his hood.
Justin Bieber, is your 'show' just putting on music from a laptop? This isn't a concert anymore, it's a lack of respect for the audience. Stop normalising it; women are demanded to deliver production, choreography etc... but men get applause for the bare minimum.
Justin Bieber is performing another song I don't know.
I've never seen a bored crowd with a headliner before oh Justin what is this boring setlist and performance ik people are disappointed.
I feel like Justin Bieber is healing his inner child with this Coachella performance right now and it's genuinely beautiful to see.
Seeing him look at his younger self with nothing but love?? Like I've never seen him this relaxed and happy performing.
This Justin Bieber set is goated wow.
JUSTIN BIEBER REALLY PLAYED BEAUTY AND A BEAT IRL @ COACHELLA. (I MIGHT'VE CRIED).
Justin Bieber is paying himself a tremendous tribute at #Coachella.
I know why you’re here … JUSTIN BIEBER! We’re happy to lube you up for him.
You know what, the police really like to pull me over. I don't do anything, I promise.