Lady Gaga maintained an impeccable poker face amidst a technical blunder that marred her headline-grabbing performance at Weekend 2 of Coachella 2025 on Friday evening. In the midst of belting out "Abracadabra," the lead single from her latest album, "Mayhem," the pop icon's microphone unexpectedly cut out.
Dressed in a mesmerizing, over-the-top red ruffled gown crafted by Jet Sets, Gaga — who had been treating her Little Monsters to a veritable feast of high-fashion looks throughout the festival — faced this unforeseen challenge with remarkable composure. Social media videos captured the moment when, as Gaga sang, "When the devil turns around," her microphone's sound began to falter, in and out like a flickering flame.
Undeterred, Gaga remained cool as a cucumber, continuing to sing the remainder of the track and executing her choreography with flawless precision. Later in the set, she addressed the mishap with a chuckle, assuring her fans, "I'm sorry my mic was broken for a second... at least you know I sing live!" She added with a grin, "I guess all we can do is our best, right? I'm definitely giving you my best tonight."
Twitter erupted with praise for Gaga's professional handling of the situation, with one fan writing, "The way Lady Gaga handled her microphone malfunctioning was truly professional… what a legend." Another echoed, "Didn't miss a beat and kept the show going! Truly a living legend."
Last week, Gaga had kicked off her headline-stealing performance at Coachella 2025 without a hitch. During the nearly two-hour set, the "Bad Romance" singer paid homage to several of her iconic music videos, delighting fans with a nostalgia-tinged spectacle.
Gaga previously headlined Coachella in 2017 after Beyoncé had to withdraw at the last minute. Ahead of her triumphant return this year, the "Just Dance" singer expressed her excitement about the upcoming performance. "I've been lucky to have achieved real success since my last Coachella appearance," she told Uproxx. "But I also love my new album so much, and I'm thrilled to perform it live. I can't wait."
Joining Gaga as major headliners at Coachella 2025 were Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. With nearly 150 acts performing, including notable names like Missy Elliott and Charli XCX, the festival promised an unforgettable musical experience for all attendees.
