Katy Perry Reacts to Justin Bieber’s Coachella Set

Katy Perry drew attention during Justin Bieber’s Coachella appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 12, 2026, after she was recorded making a remark about the format of his performance. In the clip, Perry said, “Thank God he has Premium,” a comment tied to the show’s heavy use of YouTube-style video playback and the implied absence of advertisements.

Bieber’s set marked his return to Coachella after four years and leaned into an unconventional presentation rather than a traditional live concert staging. The performance featured clips from his past music videos and childhood footage displayed as part of the show. While the videos played, Bieber sang along to older hits including “Baby” and “Never Say Never,” and he also appeared to interact with live comments from the stream.

The stage setup was described as minimalist , but the performance still included multiple guest appearances. Bieber was joined by The Kid Laroi, Wizkid, Tems, and Dijon during the set. The combination of video-heavy visuals, older catalog selections, and guest performers contributed to the set’s distinct structure compared with more conventional festival performances.

Perry was also seen dancing with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during Bieber’s performance, adding another widely shared moment from the crowd. The festival drew a range of celebrity attendees, including Hailey Bieber, Timothée Chalamet, and Kylie Jenner, according to observations from the event. Perry’s recorded comment, paired with the unusual format of the set, circulated quickly online and became one of the most discussed moments connected to the performance.