Camila Cabello made a surprise appearance at the Coachella 2026, drawing attention from fans attending the event. The 29 year old singer joined Young Thug on stage during his performance on Sunday evening, April 12.
During the set, the two performed their popular song “Havana.” This marked the first time they have performed the track together live since the 2019 Grammy Awards. At that time, the live version of the song had received a nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance. Before that, they had also performed “Havana” together at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The appearance added to the list of surprise performances that often take place at Coachella. Fans at the venue responded with excitement as the song is one of Cabello’s most recognised tracks. Her return to the stage with Young Thug after several years stood out as a key moment during the festival.
A day before the performance, Cabello was seen at the festival grounds with her boyfriend Henry Junior Chalhoub. Photos of them walking around the venue were shared online, showing her presence at the event even before the performance.
This is not the first time she has appeared at Coachella as a surprise guest. In the past, she joined Lana Del Rey on stage during the 2014 edition of the festival. During that appearance, she performed the song “I Luv It,” which was part of her earlier work.
Apart from live performances, Cabello has also been working on new music. About a month ago, she shared images from a recording studio, suggesting that she is currently involved in new projects. In the caption, she wrote, “see cuz i relate cuz i am also in the middle of Miami,” hinting at her ongoing creative process.
Her most recent album, C,XOXO, was released in 2024. Since then, fans have been waiting for updates about her next release. While no official announcement has been made, her recent activity indicates that new music may be in progress.
Overall, her appearance at Coachella added to the ongoing updates around her work and public appearances.