Addison Rae dazzles Coachella with pop star flair, a Maddie Ziegler duet, and a bold red-themed spectacle in "The Fame and Glory Show.
- April 12, 2026
AceShowbiz - Addison Rae captivated the Coachella audience on Saturday night with a dazzling performance that showcased her signature pop star flair and avant-garde style.
The opening number, "Diet Pepsi," kicked off the set under the banner of "The Fame and Glory Show," displayed boldly on the screen. Dancers clad in black jackets emblazoned with the word "fame" surrounded Addison Rae, who wore a dramatic boa during the song "Money Is Everything."
One of the night’s highlights was the appearance of Maddie Ziegler, who joined Addison Rae for the song "Aquamarine." Ziegler enchanted the crowd with her graceful twirls and drops, dressed in a flowing white outfit that contrasted strikingly with Rae’s bright red latex ensemble.
The color red was a recurring motif throughout the performance, appearing as red sirens, a brooch on Rae’s initial costume, and red pom-poms waved by her dancers. This bold color theme added to the theatrical atmosphere of the show.
Later in the set, Addison Rae switched gears by donning a purple hoodie for the song "Headphones On," playfully engaging with the crowd by asking, "You here for JB?" before clarifying, "Just kidding, I'm here for Justin Bieber." This humorous moment warmed up the audience in anticipation of the night's headliner, Justin Bieber.
Addison Rae also involved fans directly during her remix of Charli XCX’s "Von Dutch," inviting one lucky attendee to lead the song’s signature scream. Her interaction with the crowd included breaking typical stage boundaries as she ventured into the audience, asking permission and then deciding to proceed with an exuberant, "Oops! I'm doing it."
In the lead-up to the performance, Addison Rae teased that this show marked a transformation from her usual tour with a new concept called #TheFameAndGloryShow. She announced on Instagram that this 2.0 version of her live performance series would debut at Coachella and conclude in Poland, urging fans not to miss it.
The set’s mix of bold visuals, fan engagement, and a fresh thematic direction confirmed Addison Rae’s rising presence as a dynamic performer ready to evolve her live shows beyond expectations.
