Coachella 2022: The Coolest Things We Saw
From eye-catching fan fashion to brilliant onstage moments, check out these standout images from the first Coachella in three years
Apr 18, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella 2022. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone
DOJA CAT: The Queen of Planet Her proved that she could have easily taken over Kanye’s headliner spot if she had been asked. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Måneskin: Victoria De Angelis and Thomas Raggi of Måneskin rock out as singer Damiano David struts his stuff behind them. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone The Weeknd joined Swedish House Mafia for a stream of his hits, making the last-minute headlining set even more special. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Beabadoobee stayed cool in the shade backstage. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Orville Peck dazzled in all-gold threads. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Karol G’s entire stage look may have been a cool blue, but everything about it was hot, hot, hot. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Viagra Boys may or may not have stolen this golf cart. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Maggie Rogers just announced a new album set to come out in July. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Houston’s Maxo Kream may have drawn an early slot, but that didn’t stop him from shining. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Coachella came up big with a huge selection of Latin artists on the lineup this year. Here, Mexican rapper Natanael Cano gets closer to his fans. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Fresh off the release of his new album, Vince Staples was ready to perform it for the masses at Coachella. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Sinaloense legends Banda MS took over the main stage on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Jamie xx brought “Good Times” to close out the Outdoor Theatre stage. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Karol G’s team tossed wigs that were the same color as her signature blue hair into the crowd as she performed. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Viagra Boys singer Sebastian Murphy had his own way of beating the desert heat during the Swedish postpunk group’s blistering set. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Finneas pulled double duty this weekend, performing as a headliner on Saturday with his sister Billie, and turning up for his own set on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Japan’s Joji held it down as the second-to-last performer on the Outdoor Theatre stage. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Doja Cat was on top of her game on Sunday night. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Yola kept the pink theme of the weekend going strong. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Run The Jewels: El-P and Killer Mike are no strangers to Coachella and the seasoned vets tore through a set of hits on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Swedish House Mafia were always supposed to reunite at Coachella this year, but only recently were tapped to take over the headlining slot left open by Kanye West. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Orville Peck’s fans are getting too good at this cosplay thing. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Joji’s fans were super dedicated. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Maggie gave the rapt audience a taste of what’s to come on her upcoming release. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Billie Eilish made history as Coachella’s youngest headliner to grace the main stage. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone The raucous boys from Leeds brought their wit and humor to the Sonora Tent. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Conan Gray showing off backstage in Valentino by Pierpaolo Piccioli. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Brockhampton bid farewell during one of their final sets ever — next weekend will be the end. Photo:Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Megan Thee Stallion unveiled a new diss track during a wildly fun Saturday set. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Turnstile’s “Freaky” Franz Lyons blasted off during the hardcore band’s set. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Elfman took his audience on a journey through his career, from his Oingo Boingo roots through film and TV scores to his recent metal-leaning solo album. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Eurovision winners Måneskin were hotter than the desert sun. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Rina Sawayama slammed anti-LGBTQ legislation during her set. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Stromae took over the Outdoor Theatre stage and powered through some technical difficulties to deliver a one-of-a-kind performance-art display. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Japanese Breakfast: Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast continued her stellar run with a blissful set in the Mojave Tent. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Selfie Time! Flower crowns and ferris wheel selfies are very much still in vogue at Coachella. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone K-pop legends 2NE1 reunited during the 88rising showcase, after a short solo set by group leader CL. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Freddie Gibbs was all smiles during his set with Madlib in the Gobi Tent. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Girl in Red caught some air in the Mojave Tent. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Conan Gray got into the flow of things during his afternoon set. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone L.A.’s Wallows left it all on the stage at the Outdoor Theatre. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Koffee soaked up the sun during her early set on the main stage. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone L’Impératrice came all the way from France to spread love in the desert. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Yard Act caught up with Rolling Stone backstage after their set. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Eilish spent most of her set as close to the crowd as possible, making use of both a catwalk and a crane. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Holly Humberstone made her Coachella debut in the Mojave Tent. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone The vibes were high all over the festival on Saturday. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Idles’ Joe Talbot struts across the stage during the band’s high-energy set. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Princess Nokia brought her DGAF attitude all the way from New York City to the Coachella desert. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Omar Apollo channeled Nicki Minaj and created his own “Pink Friday.” Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Brazil’s hottest export, Anitta, made the desert heat rise a few degrees. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone The Regrettes: Lydia Night of the Regrettes tore through songs off their latest record, ‘Further Joy.’ Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Arcade Fire continued to build anticipation for their upcoming sixth LP ‘We.’ Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Daniel Caesar made sure the Coachella stage was nice and warm for Harry Styles. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Lil Baby welcomed Gunna and spotlighted Black Lives Matter during his set. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Let Your Freak Flags Fly! Coachella fashion was back in full effect. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone María Zardoya of California electro-pop outfit the Marías stunned the audience in the Gobi Tent. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Grupo Firme: The biggest Mexican band in the world proved that music has no borders, burning through a set that even included a Karol G cover. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Slowthai was all about the energy. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Lil Baby reaffirmed his superstar status. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone The Regrettes stay close backstage before their set. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Aussie punks Amyl and the Sniffers had their most recent U.S. run canceled due to the Omicron variant in December. Frontwoman Amy Taylor appeared more than ready to pick up where they left off. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Carly Rae Jepsen proved that she’s still queen of the desert as she took the stage in the Mojave Tent. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone The Chats came all the way from Australia to work the sweaty crowd into a frenzy. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Daniel Caesar’s set also included a guest appearance by Justin Bieber during their hit song “Peaches” Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone The Chats’ lead singer and bassist Eamon Sandwith. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Phoebe Bridgers rose like a shining star in the cool desert night. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Idles: They boys from Idles before their blistering set. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Arcade Fire’s surprise set felt more like a party. Frontman Win Butler even crowdsurfed towards the end. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Anitta had a few guests during her Coachella debut, including Saweetie. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Bishop Briggs showing it’s all about love in the desert. Photo: Skyler Barberio for Rolling Stone Raveena’s dazzling set was no mirage, even if her outfit played tricks on your eyes. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Idles couldn’t stay on stage if they tried. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone Snoop Dogg was also spotted hanging out on stage during Anitta’s set. Photo: Sacha Lecca for Rolling Stone
