Coachella 2025 has brought many thrilling performances. However, the reactions from the crowd have drawn criticism. Also, fans watching from home have expressed disappointment over the crowd’s energy during several sets. Continue reading to learn more about the mixed reactions and important moments of Coachella 2025.
Baebadoobee’s Main Stage Set
Baebadoobee is a Filipino-British singer-songwriter. She performed on the Main Stage and expected more excitement from the audience. However, the anticipation of her performance did not yield the expected results. The crowd’s response felt underwhelming to viewers online.
Fans also took to social media to voice their thoughts. One of them mentioned that she deserved a more energetic crowd. Also, another fan mentioned that watching her live at Coachella did not seem like the audience could go crazy anymore. These comments showed the disconnect between the performer’s energy and the audience’s response.
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Junior H’s Performance
Junior H is a popular Mexican singer-songwriter. He also delivered a set on the Main Stage. Moreover, his performance also received a lacklustre response from the crowd. Also, fans noticed this and expressed their disappointment on social media. They mentioned that the Coachella crowd did not do Junior H justice. These reactions revealed a trend in which fans felt the energy at the festival. This was not matching the talent of the artists.
The Brian May Surprise
Coachella is also known for its surprises. One notable moment came when legendary guitarist Brian May made a surprise guest performance. This was during Benson Boone’s set. May is best known for his role in Queen. He appeared on the stage despite suffering a stroke in 2024.
Also, during Boone’s performance, May joined him to play “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Moreover, he rose from the stage on the platform to play the iconic guitar solo. Thus, many fans considered this moment significant. It seemed that some festival attendees did not fully appreciate his performance either.
Fans took to social media to review this as well. One of them commented that the crowd did not fully understand the significance of having May over. It showed a lack of recognition for the musical legend performing.
General Audience Performing
Overall, the reactions to this year’s Coachella have been mixed. Many fans traveled to Palm Springs, California, to experience the festival in person. They spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars on tickets. However, despite being present at the festival, some felt disappointed.
People on social media pointed out the reality of attending the festival as well. Some of them questioned why the festival looked so boring. Also, many of them questioned why there were twelve-hour car lines to get in. Along with this, there were three-hour-long lines to use the washroom. Moreover, they mentioned that most of them were stranded in the desert all weekend. Fans questioned why people paid money to visit the festival. Thus, the comments showed the challenges of attending the festival and being disappointed. This year’s Coachella has included several stellar performances. However, the reactions of the live audiences as well as the online viewers have been disappointing.
