SZA Appears to Confirm Coachella Performance and New Album for Next Year

SZA has got fans talking after seemingly hinting at a possible Coachella performance next year while giving them a preview of an unreleased track.

The Kill Bill hitmaker recently posted a short clip of a new song on Instagram, featuring a sample of Natanya's HUSH.

Sharing the snippet, she wrote: "Live from Tahiti. Made n idea w a beat sampling a @n4t4nya song (sic)"

She has since reposted a Reel to her Instagram Story that appears to hint at a possible appearance in the desert next April, while also teasing plans for a new album and tour in 2027.

The video features a series of predictions displayed on screen, reading: "2027

"- SZACHELLA

"- SZA TOUR

"-SZA3

"IM SEATED. (sic)"

SZA's decision to share the clip, originally posted by fan @zacharykahn_, has led fans to believe she may be hinting at all three announcements.

Coachella is scheduled to return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, across two weekends, from April 9 to 11 and April 16 to 18. So far, however, the festival has not officially revealed any performers for its 2027 edition.

Speculation about SZA potentially headlining the event has already been growing, particularly after reports suggested she could join Dua Lipa and Tame Impala on next year's lineup. The singer appeared to add weight to the rumours in an Instagram comment, referring to Dua and Tame Impala as the "other two headliners" before declaring: "I'm still headlining." Despite the comments, Coachella has yet to confirm its 2027 performers.

Last month, reports emerged that Dua Lipa was "in advanced talks" to headline the festival, having previously turned down an opportunity to perform there in 2023 in favour of an appearance at Glastonbury.

An insider told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "Dua initially was in talks with Coachella in 2023, but ultimately, she went with Glastonbury.

"Now, after a huge worldwide stadium tour, Coachella bosses have pulled out all the stops to get her to headline."

There have also been claims that K-pop superstars BTS entered "early talks" about performing at the festival, although the group ultimately decided against pursuing the opportunity.

A source explained: "BTS were in early talks for Coachella, but it all fizzled out quite quickly.

"They wanted to focus on their own tour and said Coachella wasn’t going to work for them."