Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance became widely known by the nickname “Beychella.”
Beyoncé headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2018. Her performance was especially notable because she became the first Black woman to headline the festival, which is one of the largest and most influential annual music events in the United States.
The set featured a large marching-band and step-show aesthetic inspired by historically Black colleges and universities. It included Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, creating a widely discussed reunion moment.
“Beychella” is an informal nickname combining Beyoncé’s name with Coachella. The official event remains Coachella, while the nickname describes the cultural impact and distinctive style of her headline performances.