Abby Carter to Perform at BNP Paribas Open in Special Homecoming Show

The BNP Paribas Open is adding a hometown highlight to its tournament lineup this year with the announcement that local singer Abby Carter will perform live on the Village Stage on Wednesday, March 4. Organizers say the performance will bring together world-class tennis and live music during one of the Coachella Valley’s most anticipated annual events.

Carter, an Indio-born artist, rose to national prominence after winning American Idol and has quickly built momentum in her music career. Since her victory, she has headlined shows at Acrisure Arena, performed on the Stagecoach main stage, released her acclaimed album Ghosts in the Backyard, and toured nationwide.

The BNP Paribas Open performance is being described as a special homecoming for the singer, giving local fans a chance to see her perform in the community where her journey began. The concert will take place in the heart of the tournament’s Village area, offering fans a live music experience alongside the excitement of professional tennis.

Event organizers say the performance adds to the festive atmosphere that has made the BNP Paribas Open a signature event for the region. With top-tier tennis, live entertainment, and a celebrated local artist returning home, the show is expected to be a standout moment during the tournament and a celebration of Coachella Valley talent.