Lola Young Lights Up Coachella With a High-Energy, Hit-Packed Set

Among the sun-soaked palm trees and sprawling desert stages of Coachella 2025, one of the weekend’s most electric performances came courtesy of UK rising star Lola Young. Bringing undeniable energy, sharp songwriting, and vocal grit to the festival’s second weekend, Young proved why she’s fast becoming one of the most exciting voices in contemporary pop and soul.

Taking the stage to a packed crowd on Saturday evening, Lola wasted no time diving into her catalog of emotionally raw, sharply crafted hits. From the moment she launched into fan favorites like “Fake” and “Ruin My Makeup,” the audience was locked in — singing every word back, phones in the air, and swaying to the pulse of her potent mix of alt-pop, neo-soul, and unapologetic honesty.

What made the set so magnetic was Lola’s ability to effortlessly command the stage while making the sprawling outdoor space feel intimate. Her vocals were as powerful and nuanced as ever — raspy in all the right places, soulful when it mattered most, and carrying an edge that cuts straight through to the heart. She moved with a confidence that belies her young age, working the crowd like a seasoned headliner.

The setlist was a smart mix of her biggest tracks and newer material, teasing what’s to come while delivering the songs fans showed up for. “So Sorry” hit with particular force, its anthemic chorus and simmering verses sounding tailor-made for a sunset festival crowd. A mid-set acoustic moment showcased Young’s storytelling chops, giving the high-energy set some welcome space to breathe before kicking it back up with her breakout single “Woman”.

It was clear the crowd showed up for her. A sea of fans, from hardcore followers to curious newcomers, gathered in numbers that spoke volumes about Young’s growing global reach. As the sun dipped behind the mountains and the final notes of her closing track “Conceited” rang out, there was no denying Lola Young had just delivered one of Coachella 2025’s standout sets.

A festival built on discovering what’s next, Coachella may have just witnessed a future main-stage headliner in the making. Keep your eyes on Lola Young — because if this weekend was any indication, she’s only getting started.

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