Honestly, walking into the Empire Polo Club on a Sunday night usually feels like a slow march toward the reality of Monday morning. But for Post Malone Coachella 2025 was anything but a quiet exit. He didn’t just play a set. He basically turned the desert into a massive, dusty living room where everyone was invited to have a beer and a cry at the same time.
He had some big shoes to fill. Following Lady Gaga’s high-octane Friday and Green Day’s punk-rock masterclass on Saturday is a tall order for anyone. People were skeptical. Would we get the "White Iverson" rapper? The guy who sings about Bud Light and heartbreak? Or the new Nashville-adjacent Posty who’s been hanging out with Dolly Parton?
Basically, we got all of them.
The Post Malone Coachella 2025 Setlist: A Wild Genre Mashup
Posty strolled out around 10:25 p.m. looking like he just stepped off a ranch. Blue-and-white striped shirt, denim jeans, and a red solo cup that never seemed to leave his hand. He kicked things off with "Texas Tea," and the vibe was instantly heavy.
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The stage design was kinda bizarre but cool. He performed under decor that looked like flickering streetlights, sauntering down a slanted ramp. It felt intimate despite the 100,000 people screaming his name. You've seen him perform before, but there was a different weight to this one.
What He Played
- Texas Tea (The opener no one saw coming)
- Better Now (Total crowd-pleaser)
- Wrong Ones (His country transition in full effect)
- I Fall Apart (Still hurts just as much as it did in 2017)
- Circles (Where he actually stopped to pick up a cowboy hat a fan threw)
- Congratulations (The literal high point—he sang this from a silver cage raised into the sky)
He didn’t just stick to the hits. We got deep cuts like "Lemon Tree" from Twelve Carat Toothache and plenty of tracks from F-1 Trillion. If you were expecting a 90-minute rap concert, you were probably surprised. It was a career-spanning set that proved he’s more of a chameleonic rockstar than a "hip-hop artist."
That Surprise Guest Everyone Is Talking About
The rumor mill was spinning all weekend. Would it be Morgan Wallen? Lana Del Rey?
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When the opening notes of "Sunflower" started, the crowd went predictably nuts. But Swae Lee wasn't there. Instead, out walks Ed Sheeran. Yeah, the British guy who had just played his own solo set in the Mojave tent the night before.
Watching those two together was somewhat unbelievable. They were just two of the world's biggest male artists swaying at a mic stand with an acoustic guitar. No ego. Just vibes. It was arguably the peak moment of the entire festival, capped off by golden and yellow fireworks that lit up the Indio sky.
He also brought out Jelly Roll for "Losers." Their chemistry is genuine. Posty doesn't do "fake" well, and his adoration for Jelly Roll felt like two old friends just messing around on a Sunday night. It made the massive stage feel small in the best way possible.
What Most People Get Wrong About Posty’s "New Era"
There’s this weird narrative that Post Malone "switched teams" to country music because it was trendy. If you watched him at Coachella 2025, you’d know that’s total nonsense.
He played "Psycho" and "rockstar" with the same grit and energy as his newer outlaw ditties like "M-E-X-I-C-O." He’s always been this guy. Even back in 2018 when he was in the Sahara tent, he was flirting with these sounds.
The transition into his country era felt earned. During "I Had Some Help," the penultimate song, the energy was so high that even the people who had been camping out since noon were jumping. He’s not leaving hip-hop behind; he’s just expanding the borders.
Why This Matters for the Big Ass Stadium Tour
This Coachella performance was basically the unofficial launch of his Big Ass Stadium Tour. If this set was a preview, fans in cities like Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Miami are in for a treats.
He’s healthy. He’s happy. He’s drinking way less soda (as he’s mentioned on socials) and it shows in his stamina. Singing "Congratulations" from a cage while it’s being hoisted 30 feet in the air isn’t easy, but he looked like he was having the time of his life.
Lessons from the Desert
- Get there early: Posty fans are dedicated. The front rail was packed hours before he started.
- Expect the unexpected: Just because a guest isn't on the official lineup doesn't mean they won't show up (shoutout to Ed Sheeran).
- Wear comfortable shoes: You’ll be jumping. A lot. Especially during the transition from "White Iverson" to "rockstar."
If you missed out on the Indio magic, your best bet is to catch him on the stadium circuit. He’s playing 25+ cities through July 2025, and while he might not have the Coachella fireworks every night, the raw emotion is definitely going to be there.
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Check your local ticket listings for the Big Ass Stadium Tour dates. Most shows are already seeing high demand, so don't wait until the week of. If you’re heading to one of the stops, bring a cowboy hat. You might just get lucky and have Posty wear it on stage.
Actionable Insights for Fans
- Track the Setlist: Keep an eye on Setlist.fm as the tour progresses. He’s known to swap out a few country tracks for older rap hits depending on the city.
- Gear Up: The F-1 Trillion merch is some of his best yet. If you want the specific "Coachella" limited drops, you'll have to hit the resale markets like StockX or Grailed.
- Stay Updated: Follow Post Malone’s official Instagram for surprise pop-up "Travelin’ Tailgate" parties that happen before the stadium shows.