Frank Ocean Announces First Live Performance in Over Five Years at Coachella 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA – In a major development for the music industry, singer and songwriter Frank Ocean has officially confirmed his first live performance in over five years, scheduled as a headlining act at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2025. The announcement was made via the festival’s official social media channels on Tuesday, citing a finalized agreement between Ocean’s management and event organizers. According to the statement, the artist will perform two sets across the festival’s two weekends, marking his return to the stage since his headlining slot at the same event in 2023, which was marred by technical issues and curfew restrictions. The news has generated significant online discussion, with industry analysts attributing the delay to Ocean’s ongoing studio work on a new album, which remains unconfirmed. Publicist Katryn Miller, representing the festival, stated that this performance will feature a new production design and unreleased material, though no further details were provided. The event is scheduled for April 11-13 and April 18-20, 2025, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California.