Madonna Returns to the Coachella Stage After More Than a Decade for Surprise Appearance During Sabrina Carpenter's Set
By Ilana Kaplan
Published on April 18, 2026.
Madonna made her return to Coachella on April 17, performing during Sabrina Carpenter's headlining set. The 67-year-old singer was a surprise guest and joined with Carpenter on "Juno" before they performed Madonna hits "Vogue" and "Like a Prayer." They also sang "I Feel So Free," the lead single from Madonna's upcoming album, a sequel to her 2005 project, Confessions on a Dancefloor. Madonna last performed at Coachela in 2015. The performance took place after Carpenter paid tribute to Madonna by wearing a vintage Bob Mackie gown Madonna previously wore to the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
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