Major Lazer Commands Coachella Main Stage, Ushering in a Lucrative New Era
Major Lazer absolutely smash Coachella with surprise M.I.A. reunion and a massive new stage show
If anyone wondered whether Major Lazer still knew how to throw a global block party, last night’s Coachella set provided an 80,000-person confirmation. Diplo and his crew transformed the main stage into a sprawling, sweat-drenched celebration of their boundary-pushing career, but they weren’t just relying on nostalgia.
The set was a brilliant collision of the past and the future. Longtime fans were treated to euphoric, earth-shaking renditions of defining pop anthems like “Lean On” and “Cold Water.” Then, in a moment of pure, unexpected pop history, M.I.A. materialized on stage. Performing the Diplo-produced “Paper Planes” together for the first time in over a decade and a half, the duo reignited the subversive spark that made the track a generation-defining classic.
“Performing ‘Paper Planes’ together for the first time in over a decade and a half, the duo reignited the subversive spark that made the track a generation-defining classic.”
Yet, the beating heart of the night belonged to the future. Coachella served as the fiery live introduction of America Foster, Major Lazer’s newest member. Fresh off her star-making turns on the acclaimed 2025 GYALGEBRA mixtape, Foster commanded the stage with raw, electrifying freestyles that proved the group’s new era is their most vital yet. Supported by kinetic choreography from Sara Bivens and Calvit Hodge, and framed by Mike Carson’s visionary set design, the collective looked unstoppably revitalized.
With imminent appearances at Bonnaroo and Governors Ball—their first in nearly a decade—Major Lazer isn’t just back; they are reborn.
Catch Major Lazer on the Road:
April 19 — Coachella — Indio, CA
June 6 — The Governors Ball — Queens, NY
June 12 — Bonnaroo — Manchester, TN
June 26 — Garorock — Marmande, FR
June 27 — Solidays — Paris, FR
June 28 — Förbindelsehallen — Johanneshov, SE
July 5 — Stern Grove Festival — San Francisco, CA
July 31 — Lollapalooza — Chicago, IL
August 2 — Osheaga Music and Arts Festival — Montréal, QC
August 15 — Bittersweet Festival — Poznań, PL
August 18 — Rototom Sunsplash — Benicasim, ES
August 21 — Pukkelpop Festival — Hasselt, BL
August 21 - 23 — Lowlands Festival — Biddinghuizen, NL