The Madonna fever is already in the starting blocks. On April 15, the Queen of Pop confirmed her big comeback with the release of her 15th studio album. Due out July 3, 2026, this new record is titled "Confessions II" and is pitched as a follow-up to "Confessions on a Dance Floor." Released in 2005, that 10th studio opus sold more than 12 million copies. It features the hits "Hung Up", "Sorry", "Get Together" and "Jump."
Since the announcement of this forthcoming release, fans are only hoping for one thing: a Madonna world tour. In the meantime, rumors are swirling. The latest one suggests she will appear at Coachella as a special guest of Sabrina Carpenter, slated for Friday, April 17, 2026.
The famous American festival has returned to the California desert on April 10. After an electrifying first weekend, the musical event returns on April 17, 18 and 19 with performances by The xx, Anyma, The Strokes, Justin Bieber, Moby, Interpol, Karol G and, of course, Sabrina Carpenter.
Last weekend, the American singer notably invited actress Susan Sarandon and Will Ferrell to join her on stage. Now, many are wondering what Sabrina Carpenter has in store for festival-goers in this second weekend. And some fans already think they know the answer. In the past hours, a surge of bets point to a surprise appearance by Madonna by her side! At this stage, nothing is confirmed, but plenty of people are convinced. “Word is she’ll be Sabrina’s special guest,” a user wrote on the Reddit community, adding that Sabrina Carpenter seems to have set aside “10 more minutes” for the second weekend. Similar posts are also visible on X.
So could Madonna be Sabrina Carpenter's surprise guest on her new Coachella set? The answer will come in a few hours. A reminder: Sabrina Carpenter is slated to perform this Friday, April 17, 2026, from 21:00 to 22:40 local time, i.e. 06:00 to 07:40 in France. For early birds or night owls, note that Coachella will be streamed live on YouTube.
Coachella 2026: when and how to watch the California festival's livestream?
Coachella is returning to the California desert from April 10 to 19, 2026, with performances by Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Jack White, Karol G, Nine Inch Nails, Turnstile, and The Strokes. And good news: the American festival will be available to watch live for the occasion. So, when and how can you stream the 2026 edition of Coachella? Here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Coachella 2026: when and how to watch the California festival's livestream?
