Coachella 2025 Setback: Anitta Cancels Performance, Festival Still Not Sold Out
Brazilian superstar Anitta has withdrawn from Coachella 2025, citing "unexpected personal reasons," adding to the festival's challenges as tickets for both weekends remain unsold.
Anitta performing against blue background
This would have marked Anitta's third Coachella appearance, following her 2022 debut featuring Snoop Dogg and Saweetie, and her 2024 collaboration with Peso Pluma.
"I was really looking forward to being at Coachella this year," Anitta shared on X/Twitter. "I'm truly grateful to the festival for the invitation, their understanding, and continued support."
Recent notable collaborations by Anitta include:
- A duet with Kylie Minogue at Hyde Park performing "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"
- Featured on Måneskin's Victoria De Angelis' solo track "GET UP BITCH! (Shake Ya Ass)"
- A performance with The Weeknd in Brazil featuring "São Paulo"
Coachella 2025's remaining headliners include:
- Lady Gaga
- Charli XCX
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Post Malone
- Travis Scott
- Green Day
- Missy Elliott
- Benson Boone
- Blackpink's Lisa and Jennie
- FKA Twigs
- Beabadoobee
Charlie Sloth performing with orchestra
Neil Young playing acoustic guitar
The festival's struggle to sell out either weekend signals a potential shift in live music enthusiasts' interests and priorities.