Sabrina Carpenter brings out Madonna for generational performance at Coachella 2026. The two stars left everyone in the audience speechless at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
The American singer and actress was in charge of headlining the Coachella’s main stage on Friday night, on April 17th. Following her performance from last week, she continued her iconic old Hollywood style. A very curated show full of cinematic references and a great visual production was the perfect choice for Sabrina’s set.
The ‘Sabrinawood’ concept became once again the main star of the show. Moreover, a few outfit changes and the perfect staging kept everyone’s eyes on the stage. From start to finish, the Short n’ Sweet artist gave her all to California’s Empire Polo Club in Indio.
Everything was going according to what was expected, viewing her first weekend’s set. It was when it was coming to an end that she made a subtle change that would leave everyone shocked.
One of Sabrina’s most popular traditions on her Short n’ Sweet Tour was to make an original moment during her hit Juno. On Coachella week 1, on April 10th, 2026, she took that moment to surprise everyone by playing the gong. However, for her last headlining gig at 2026 Coachella she had something else in mind.
After her iconic Juno verse “Have you ever tried this one?”, the stage went black and Madonna’s iconic Vogue started playing in the back. Sabrina and her dancers started to move to the beat while everyone was trying to understand what was happening.
That was when a figure appeared on stage and started to sing the legendary “Strick a pose”. That was when Sabrina Carpenter brings out Madonna for generational performance at Coachella 2026. Carpenter, then, joined her to reveal that the pop superstar Madonna.
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The duo began performing Vogue surrounded by dancers and an enthusiastic crowd. They later moved on to singing a brand-new tune no one heard before. This one is rumored to be one of Madonna’s new album songs.
To top it off, they decided to bless everyone at Coachella’s main stage with a stellar performance of Like a Prayer. An unforgettable moment that will be forever etched in our memories and the festival’s history.
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella 2026 week 2 setlist
- House Tour
- Taste
- Busy Woman
- Manchild
- When Did You Get Hot?
- Please Please Please
- We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night
- Nobody’s Son
- Because I Liked A Boy
- Man On Willpower
- Go Go Juice
- Such A Funny Way
- Sugar Talking
- Don’t Smile
- Feather
- Bed Chem
- Juno
- Vogue – with Madonna
- New Song – with Madonna
- Like A Prayer – with Madonna
- Espresso
- Goodbye
- Tears
On the other hand, this was such a memorable moment due to the appreciation Sabrina has shown for Madonna over the years. In several interviews, the American singer publicly shared her admiration and gratitude for her. Moreover, in Saturday Night Live’s anniversary event, Carpenter gave a spontaneous performance of her hit Like a Virgin.
Moreover, back on the MTV Video Music Awards 2024 ceremony, Sabrina paid clear homage to Madonna’s figure. She wore a beautiful gown which once was worn by the queen of pop. Featuring the iconic 90’s aesthetic and the ‘old Hollywood’ style, particularly known for Madonna.
