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Yo Gabba Gabba! Revives Nostalgia with Star-Studded Surprise at Coachella 2025

The beloved children’s series captivated a diverse festival crowd with high-profile collaborations and an energetic, unexpected performance.

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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! delivered a surprise performance at Coachella 2025, blending nostalgic children's entertainment with the festival's modern music scene.
  • The set featured appearances by Flavor Flav, Thundercat in a pink catsuit, and a special medley led by 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Portugal. The Man, and Paul Williams.
  • Original host DJ Lance Rock joined the stage, delighting fans alongside the show's colorful characters like Muno, Foofa, and Brobee.
  • The performance energized the crowd with enthusiastic participation, a rare sight at Coachella, as attendees embraced the playful and interactive set.
  • The event underscored the franchise's cultural resurgence, following its 2024 revival on Apple TV+ with a new host, Kammy Kam.