Dave Grohl Surprises Coachella 2025 with LA Philharmonic Performance

Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance during the second weekend of Coachella 2025, joining conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for orchestral renditions of Foo Fighters’ 'The Sky Is a Neighborhood' and 'Everlong.' The set was part of Dudamel’s final Coachella performance before his departure to lead the New York Philharmonic, marking the culmination of his 17-year tenure with the LA Phil. The concert featured several other guest artists, including Cynthia Erivo, who performed Prince’s 'Purple Rain,' as well as Laufey, Natasha Bedingfield, and Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso. Grohl’s appearance was significant as it was his first time performing Foo Fighters songs live since the previous summer. Dudamel described playing Coachella as a dream, emphasizing his goal of making classical music more accessible and integrated into popular culture. The performance was widely celebrated as a historic and inclusive moment for both rock and classical music fans.