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David Byrne streams theatrical late-night Coachella set on YouTube

musicApr 19, 202629465

David Byrne performed a late-night outdoor set in the Mojave tent at Coachella 2026, and Coachella streamed the show on YouTube as "Mojave - Live from Coachella 2026." The production featured four drummers, theatrical staging with dancers in suits, and Byrne performed songs including "Life During Wartime." During the set Byrne quoted John Cameron Mitchell, saying "Love and kindness are the most punk thing you can do right now." Coachella uploaded the full set and song-specific clips, including a separate "Life During Wartime" video, to its YouTube channel.

Key Highlights

David Byrne's Mojave tent set at Coachella 2026 streamed on YouTube.
The show featured four drummers, theatrical staging and dancers in suits.
Byrne quoted John Cameron Mitchell, saying 'Love and kindness are the most punk thing'.