The 2025 Coachella music festival themed around female empowerment and LGBTQ+ culture. Its lineup, mostly featuring female pop stars, has received widespread praise. This year, the festival has showcased several prominent performers, including Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Jennie, and Lisa, solidifying its reputation as a platform for theatrical pop music.
Lady Gaga, a perennial favorite at Coachella, returned to the stage in 2025, captivating audiences with her dramatic performances and extravagant fashion. Her impact at the festival has been remarkable. With her fearless creativity and soulful voice, she relentlessly pushes the limits of the genre to create unexplored spaces in pop.
Performers like Charli XCX produced groundbreaking moments with showering electric performances that had a lasting impact on fans. Known for her genre-blending sound and bold aesthetic, Charli’s set was marked by high energy and theatrical flair, further emphasizing the festival’s focus on female artists who push creative boundaries.
Adding to this INSANE lineup, Lisa has astounded audiences with her electric performances and powerful stage presence. The K-pop sensation’s musical contributions aren’t the only thing to garner attention. Her work with designer Brett Alan Nelson resulted in some custom looks that took her already amazing stage aesthetics to the next level. Lisa’s ability to connect with fans through both music and fashion solidifies her status as a major force in pop.
Jennie, one of the other visionary performers of Coachella 2025, illustrated the shock and awe of the moment. Her performances are a seamless combination of a bold visual aesthetic and musical genius. This evocative yet street smart organic juxtaposition indeed speaks to the festival’s overarching theme of empowerment and self-expression.
Tyla dazzles festival-goers with her colorful energy and fiery stage presence. Her powerful performances are a reminder of just how committed this lineup is to underrepresented female artistry.
The 2025 Coachella list emphasizes this direction and particularly on theatrical pop. It showcases artists who are not only incredible musicians but magnetic entertainers. This year’s festival has provided a platform for these artists to express their identities while engaging with audiences in a meaningful way.