"THERE WERE SO MANY OF YOU I CANT BELIEVE IT..."
KATSEYE turned heads at Coachella 2026, with Lara Raj emerging as a standout voice behind the group’s viral debut moment.
Performing on April 10, the group made their festival debut on the Sahara stage, delivering a high-energy set that immediately captured audience attention.
Lara described the moment as their “number one dream”, setting an emotional tone that resonated strongly with fans both at the festival and online.
The performance also marked a significant moment for the group, which appeared as a five-member lineup due to Manon Bannerman remaining on hiatus.
Opening with “PINKY UP”, the group established a confident presence before moving through tracks including “Debut”, “Touch”, and “GNARLY”.
“PINKY UP” stood out as a bold opener, while “GNARLY” delivered a powerful closing moment that reinforced the group’s stage command.
A surprise crossover further elevated the set, as they were joined by fictional act HUNTR/X for “Golden”.
The collaboration featured appearances from Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, adding an unexpected twist to the performance.
However, one of the most talked-about moments came when Lara playfully licked Megan Skiendiel on stage, sparking viral reactions across social media.
The clip quickly circulated online, becoming one of the defining pop culture moments from Coachella’s opening weekend.
KATSEYE returned for weekend two on April 17, once again taking to the Sahara stage for an evening set that built on their growing momentum.
Fans noted a stronger connection with the crowd, with Lara continuing to stand out through her confident stage presence and audience engagement.
Off stage, Lara Raj remained central to the narrative, sharing glimpses of her Y2K-inspired outfits and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram.
Following the second performance, she confirmed the end of their Coachella run, writing that “Coachella weekend 2 [was] done” while thanking fans for their support.
Her message reflected a sense of gratitude and fulfilment, reinforcing the emotional journey that began with the group’s debut performance.
Images from the festival also confirmed Lara’s continued presence across the weekend, including appearances beyond the stage alongside fellow member Yoonchae Jeung.
Together, both weekends positioned KATSEYE as one of the festival’s breakout acts, with Lara at the centre of its most memorable and widely shared moments.
From calling Coachella a dream to delivering viral onstage chemistry, her presence helped transform the group’s debut into a defining milestone.
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