Indio, CA – Global pop sensation Zara Larsson made a surprise appearance during PinkPantheress’ set at Coachella Weekend 2, delivering a show-stopping performance of her silver-certified hit “Midnight Sun” and officially announcing her highly anticipated project, Midnight Sun: Girls Trip, slated for release on May 1.
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The announcement was met with fervent excitement, amplified by the reveal of the project’s artwork, which depicts the Swedish powerhouse atop a vibrant hot pink hot rod, poised for an open-road adventure. The message is clear: summer is far from over, and it’s time for fans to prepare for a thrilling ride.
This euphoric onstage collaboration not only showcased the undeniable creative synergy between Larsson and PinkPantheress but also capped off a monumental week for Larsson. Fresh off the release of her 24-karat new single ‘She Did It Again’ with Tyla, Larsson has also garnered an impressive five American Music Award nominations. These include nods for Breakthrough Pop Artist, Breakthrough Album of the Year for 2025’s acclaimed Midnight Sun, Social Song of the Year for her viral hit ‘Lush Life’, and both Song of the Summer and Collaboration of the Year for “Stateside,” her team-up with PinkPantheress. The latter track gained further prominence when US figure-skating champion Alysa Liu performed to it during her exhibition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Speculation surrounding Midnight Sun: Girls Trip has been fueled by a series of cryptic posts on Larsson’s social media. One image featured Larsson holding a “Girls Trip” map adorned with 12 flower icons scattered globally, leading fans to theorize that each icon represents a potential artist feature. Further posts included photos of a suitcase covered in brightly airbrushed images and a meticulously curated selection of luggage contents, accompanied by the caption, “Packed and ready for my Girls Trip.”
Despite being only four months into 2026, Larsson’s Coachella triumph feels like a long-awaited victory lap. Her career-first GRAMMY® nomination in February for ‘Midnight Sun’ (Best Dance Pop Recording) marked a significant milestone. Following her widely acclaimed and zeitgeist-defining tour, Larsson is set to headline BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and All Points East this summer. The Midnight Sun Tour will resume in October with an Australia/New Zealand arena tour, for which pre-sale tickets sold out in less than two hours, more than six months in advance.
Midnight Sun is Zara Larsson’s fourth international album, a 10-track collection that is both unapologetically unfiltered and openly vulnerable. The album resonates with personal confidence, set against a bold fusion of kaleidoscopic pop and euphoric dance. It delves into the depths of her artistry and nearly two decades in the public eye, fearlessly showcasing every facet of Zara’s persona: lovestruck, wistful, ambitious, cocky, flippant, fun, and uncertain—often within the same breath. The LP also spawned additional successful singles such as ‘Crush’ and ‘Pretty Ugly’.
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more information and to start planning their own outfits for the impending Midnight Sun: Girls Trip.