What was Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance widely nicknamed?
Answer
Beychella
Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance was widely nicknamed “Beychella.”
She headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2018, becoming the first Black woman to headline the festival. The performance was notable for its large marching-band sections, elaborate choreography, guest appearances, and references to historically Black colleges and universities.
The set included songs from Beyoncé’s solo catalog and Destiny’s Child repertoire. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams joined Beyoncé onstage for a Destiny’s Child reunion, while Jay-Z and Solange also appeared during the broader performance sequence.
The nickname “Beychella” is a fan and media portmanteau combining Beyoncé’s name with Coachella. The concert was later documented in the 2019 Netflix film Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, which also accompanied a live album.