Published: 11:37 AM, 13 April 2026
Sabrina Carpenter transforms Coachella into her own 'Sabrinawood’
Pop princess Sabrina Carpenter took fans on a nostalgic journey through a Hollywood-themed fantasy world dubbed "Sabrinawood" on Friday as Coachella wrapped up its first day in the California desert.
The 26-year-old headliner packed 20 songs into a Tinseltown-inspired set complete with A-lister cameos, vintage film props and a "Sabrinawood" billboard in huge white letters evoking the Hollywood sign.
The "Manchild" singer made her Coachella debut in 2024, the year she released her catchy summer smash "Espresso."
"Two years ago, I wanted to put on a little song for Coachella," Carpenter said on Friday as fans belted out the words to the megahit.
Her performance also included live debuts from her latest album "Man's Best Friend" as well as appearances from Susan Sarandon and Will Ferrell. The star-studded Coachella line-up -- which also features headliners Justin Bieber and Colombia's Karol G -- will grace the stage in Indio on two consecutive weekends, kicking off the US music festival circuit for 2026.
Under Coachella's desert sun, with temperatures reaching 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) on Friday, music fans donned cowboy boots, short shorts and glitter galore for the festivities.
Two-time Grammy nominee Teddy Swims took to the festival's main stage at dusk with an enthusiastic set that included hits such as "The Door" and "Bad Dreams," before closing out with "Lose Control."
Soon after, thousands of fans packed another stage to sing, dance and cheer the much-anticipated Coachella debut of girl group KATSEYE.
Italian DJ Anyma cancelled his set due to "strong wind conditions" that affected stage build, organizers said in a statement.
