Coachella Justin Bieber, Nine Inch Noize and Jack White light up Coachella 2 party
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Coachella Night 2 offered a little something for everyone with Justin Biebernine inch noise and Jack White each bringing its own distinct energy to the desert.
Bieber headlined, but skipped the typical pop show. Instead, he leaned into nostalgia… sitting behind a laptop for much of the set while singing along to YouTube videos of his biggest hits like “Baby” and “Never Say Never,” and even grabbing clips from his debut online.
The crowd was locked in. Bieber still powered through a long set and brought out guests, including Kid Laroi, Themes, Wizkid And Dijonmarking his biggest live concert in four years.
On the festival grounds, Nine Inch Noize — Trent Reznorcollaboration with Boys Noise — transformed the Sahara tent into a dark, thrilling rave. Their set swapped guitars for heavy beats and distorted synths, giving fans a club twist on industrial rock.
Meanwhile, Jack White kept things simple and loud. The rock icon tore through a gritty, guitar-heavy set with no frills, just a pure performance, providing a stark contrast to Bieber’s screen-focused show.
The Strokes were also strong, delivering a tight set that had the crowd singing along, with Julien Casablancas they jokingly “opened for Justin Bieber.”
Add memorable moments Darkwhich brought out Billy Corganand a gentle sunset from Givenand Night 2 proved that Coachella’s lineup remains its greatest strength.
The first night set the tone with Sabrina Charpentier headlining, alongside major sets from artists like Addison Rae, Fujii Kaze and Bini, who start the weekend with a program rich in pop.