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Yo Gabba Gabba! Delivers Nostalgic Surprise Set at Coachella 2025

The beloved children's show returned with a full-length performance featuring celebrity guests, captivating a cross-generational audience.

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Brobee (in the green costume) and Toodee (in the blue costume) from the children's musical TV show "Yo Gabba Gabba!" pose with festivalgoers in front of the Spectra Tower during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 11, 2025 in Indio, Calif.
FILE: Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic attends Disney's "The Simpsons Holiday Special" world premiere screening at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 13, 2024.
Plex from children's musical television show "Yo Gabba Gabba!" poses with festivalgoers in front of the Spectra Tower during Coachella 2025

Overview

  • Yo Gabba Gabba! performed their first solo full-length set at Coachella since 2010, following a positive response to their 2024 appearance.
  • The performance featured notable guest appearances, including Flavor Flav, Thundercat, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, and Portugal. The Man.
  • A highlight of the set was a collaborative cover of 'Rainbow Connection,' led by Paul Williams, the song's original composer.
  • The lively and engaged crowd, spanning multiple generations, embraced the nostalgic and energetic performance.
  • This event reflects a growing trend of blending children's entertainment with mainstream music festivals, resonating with both adults and younger audiences.