AceShowbiz - The collaborative project Nine Inch Noize performed their first full-length set at the 2026 Coachella festival on April 11, marking a significant moment for the act. The performance took place in the Sahara tent, where the group delivered a 45-minute show that expanded upon the shorter sets featured during last year’s Peel It Back tour.

The audience, primarily composed of older millennials, responded enthusiastically to the brooding, anxiety-infused beats and intense vocals that characterized the set. The music provided both a nostalgic and cathartic experience for the crowd, highlighting the unique blend of the artists’ styles.

The concert opened with a remix of the 2007 track “Vessel” originally by Nails. During this opening, Trent Reznor and his wife Mariqueen Maandig were seen singing side by side in a tunnel-like structure built into the stage, which was designed to resemble a large gray foam mountain. The production was visually striking, featuring a dozen dancers dressed in gray bodysuits that blended seamlessly into the stage backdrop when still, creating an eerie effect as they moved in synchronized patterns.

Fans were also teased with new material, as a surprise album from Nine Inch Noize is set to be released next week. The Coachella performance served as a preview of the sound and themes that can be expected on the upcoming record, combining heavy electronic elements with dark, emotive vocals.