Taylor Swift’s Coachella 2025 Performance: Setlist Predictions and Surprise Guests
For music lovers and festival-goers alike, Coachella 2025 could be one for the books as Taylor Swift potentially takes the stage for her highly anticipated debut performance at the iconic desert festival. As one of the most successful artists of all time, Swift’s inclusion in the Coachella lineup could create a massive buzz among fans, music critics, and casual festival attendees.
With her expansive catalog and reputation for surprise-filled performances, many are wondering: what would Taylor Swift’s setlist look like, and who might join her on stage? Let’s dive into some predictions for her 2025 Coachella setlist and the potential surprise guests who could elevate her performance to unforgettable levels.
Taylor Swift’s Expansive Discography: What Will Make the Cut?
With over 17 years in the industry and 10 studio albums under her belt, Taylor Swift has no shortage of songs to choose from for her Coachella set. The challenge lies in selecting the right mix of fan favorites, chart-toppers, and deep cuts that will resonate with the Coachella crowd, which is famously diverse and eclectic.
1. The Era Tour Hits
Given the success of her 2023-2024 Eras Tour, it’s highly likely that Swift will bring elements of this tour to Coachella. Swift’s career is divided into distinct eras, each marked by a unique sound, style, and theme. This concept worked brilliantly during her recent tour, where she performed a range of songs from her entire discography. Fans can expect a similar structure at Coachella, with hits from albums like *1989*, *Reputation*, *Lover*, and *Folklore*.
Songs like “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” and “Bad Blood” are likely to feature prominently in her setlist, given their crowd-pleasing energy. Swift’s more introspective songs from *Folklore* and *Evermore*, such as “Cardigan” or “Willow,” could provide a beautiful contrast, showcasing her versatility as a performer. Swift has a knack for storytelling, and these songs will connect deeply with the festival's more indie-leaning audience.
2. Surprise Throwbacks
Swift loves throwing in surprise songs, and Coachella may be the perfect platform for some nostalgic throwbacks. Fans would love to hear songs from her earlier albums like *Fearless* and *Speak Now*, which feature hits like “Love Story” and “Enchanted.” These timeless tracks would not only thrill longtime Swifties but also engage new fans who have followed her career evolution from country darling to global pop sensation.
3. Unreleased Tracks or Re-recordings
Taylor Swift has been making headlines with her project of re-recording her first six albums to regain control of her master recordings. By 2025, she will likely have more of her *Taylor’s Version* albums completed, meaning Coachella could be the perfect stage for her to debut unreleased tracks from these re-recordings. Songs from the *Vault* (bonus tracks she releases with each re-recorded album) would be a special treat for fans attending the festival.
Surprise Guests: Who Could Join Taylor on Stage?
One thing that makes Coachella performances stand out is the star-studded collaborations that often happen on stage. Given Taylor Swift’s extensive list of collaborators and friendships in the music industry, there’s a lot of speculation about who might join her at Coachella 2025.
1. Phoebe Bridgers
Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift have a well-documented friendship, and Bridgers featured on “Nothing New,” one of the vault tracks from *Red (Taylor’s Version)*. Bridgers also joined Swift during a few Eras Tour performances, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see her make a Coachella appearance. The indie darling would align perfectly with Coachella’s audience, and the duet would be a major highlight of the festival.
2. Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff
Both Aaron Dessner of The National and Jack Antonoff of Bleachers have been significant creative forces behind Swift’s recent work. Dessner co-produced *Folklore* and *Evermore*, while Antonoff has been a longtime collaborator on multiple albums, including *1989* and *Lover*. Having one or both of them join her on stage to perform songs from these albums would be a special nod to her recent musical evolution, and it would appeal to Coachella’s indie and alternative-leaning audience.
3. Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are close friends, and Gomez is no stranger to surprise guest appearances at Swift’s concerts. If Swift wants to add some pop power to her set, inviting Selena Gomez to perform their duet, “Ice Cream,” or one of Gomez’s solo hits would be an exciting addition to the performance.
4. Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is another frequent collaborator of Swift’s, and the two have maintained a strong friendship over the years. Their hit duet “Everything Has Changed” would be a touching moment for the crowd, and Sheeran’s own massive popularity would ensure a memorable guest appearance.
Final Thoughts: Taylor Swift’s Coachella Moment
With her ability to craft setlists that tell a story and her track record of unforgettable live performances, Taylor Swift’s Coachella 2025 performance is bound to be one of the festival’s most talked-about moments. Whether she leans into the high-energy pop anthems, strips things down with her acoustic ballads, or surprises fans with exclusive guests, Swift’s debut at Coachella is certain to be a defining moment of the festival. Fans are already counting down the days, and if history is any indicator, Taylor Swift will deliver a show that Coachella attendees won’t soon forget.
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