With an explosive performance and a luxury guest list, Karol G became the first Latin artist in leading the Coachella Festival on Sunday, April 12, 2026, where he shared the stage with Becky G and other artists.
He show It opened with a video that highlighted: “Always wild, always free, Latina forever,” which told the legend of an indomitable young woman who regains her power after having been subdued.
Subsequently, The Colombian artist appeared on stage, located at the Empire Polo Club, in Indio, California, surrounded by dancers illuminated by neon lightsto interpret the theme Latina Forever.
As part of his repertoire, he performed songs such as Bichota, Tropicoqueta and Dadfrom their latest studio album, which were sung by the public, who received her with flags from different Latin American countries.
In addition, he paid a special tribute to Mexico by singing his song That man is bad, accompanied by a mariachigiving way to one of your special guests, Mexican singer Becky Gwith whom he performed the hit Mommy.
“Up Mexico, up Colombia and all immigrants“Becky G shouted.
His guest list also included Mariah Angeliq, with whom he sang The Makinon; Wisin, who made the audience dance with reggaeton classics like Rakata and Pam Pam; and Greg González, guitarist of Cigarettes After Sex, with whom Karol G presented an unreleased song that talks about grief.
Carolina Giraldo Navarro, Karol G’s real name, highlighted the work of other Latin artists who have gone before her to pave the way in the industry.
“Before me there were so many incredible Latin artists who This is not just about me, but about my Latin community, about my people; and at the same time it is for my Latinos who have had a bad time in this country lately“, said.
The Colombian also included fragments of songs by other Latin artists, such as The Murgaby Willie Colón; Breakby Daddy Yankee; and my landby Gloria Estefan, which addresses the nostalgia of leaving the place where you were born.
The Coachella Festival will repeat its artist program next weekend, from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19, 2026.