Coachella 2025 is already off to an electric start with one of the festival’s most unexpected and exciting collaborations — Benson Boone is bringing legendary Queen guitarist Brian May onstage during his Friday night performance!
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ that Brian May will make a surprise guest appearance during Boone’s scheduled hour-long set on the main stage at 7:05 PM PT. While the details of their collaboration are being kept under wraps, the pairing has fans buzzing with anticipation.
Rock Royalty Touches Down in the Desert
The musical legends were spotted arriving at Palm Springs’ private airport earlier on Friday morning, stepping off a private jet together. A photo obtained exclusively by TMZ shows the duo deplaning, with managers and crew in tow — confirming that this was no chance meeting, despite Brian May’s playful post claiming they simply “bumped into each other.”
May even posted a photo from inside the jet, seated across from Boone, hinting at the monumental Coachella moment to come. The two appeared relaxed and in high spirits as they prepared for what promises to be one of the weekend’s most buzzworthy performances.
A Fitting Collaboration: Benson Boone x Brian May
The collaboration makes perfect sense. Benson Boone, known for his powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, has drawn frequent comparisons to the late Freddie Mercury, the iconic frontman of Queen. Fans and critics alike have praised Boone’s emotional range and charisma — traits that echo Mercury’s timeless appeal.
Bringing Brian May into the mix is a poetic full circle, connecting generations of vocal brilliance. While the exact setlist is still under wraps, the possibilities are tantalizing. Will they deliver a reimagined Queen classic? Or perhaps a bold new fusion of Benson’s style with Brian’s legendary guitar riffs?
Brian May’s Coachella Debut
Despite his towering presence in the music world, this marks Brian May’s first appearance at Coachella. The 76-year-old guitarist, astrophysicist, and humanitarian continues to impress fans with his ageless talent and enduring influence. His iconic guitar work on hits like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, and Somebody to Love remains unmatched.
May has collaborated with a wide range of artists over the years, but this performance with Boone could be one of his most unexpected — and potentially show-stopping — collabs to date.
Benson Boone’s Meteoric Rise
Benson Boone has quickly risen to pop stardom with a string of heartfelt ballads and energetic performances. Since his breakthrough on TikTok and hit songs like Beautiful Things and Ghost Town, Boone has proven himself to be a chart-topping artist with global appeal.
His inclusion in the Coachella main stage lineup marks a major milestone in his career — and sharing the stage with a rock legend like Brian May only elevates the moment.
Fans attending Friday night’s performance are in for something truly special — a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between two generations of musical greatness.
The Magic of Coachella Collaborations
One of the things that makes Coachella so legendary is its unpredictable artist mashups and surprise performances. From Beyoncé’s historic 2018 performance with Destiny’s Child to Billie Eilish bringing out Damon Albarn in 2022, the festival is known for iconic moments that go viral around the world.
Benson Boone and Brian May’s surprise duet is poised to be one of this year’s defining Coachella highlights — a blend of youth and legacy, pop and rock, passion and precision.
What to Expect Tonight
Boone is set to take the Coachella main stage at 7:05 PM PT for a one-hour set. Though it’s unclear when Brian May will make his entrance, fans can safely expect a moment that will shake the desert.
Whether it’s a reworked version of Somebody to Love, a soaring duet, or a new track with May’s signature guitar stylings, this is one performance fans won’t want to miss.
Stay tuned for updates, full performance recaps, and more from Coachella 2025 — where legends meet rising stars under the desert lights.
